2024 Professional Advisory Committees
Animal Welfare
Chair
Christina Holland, RVTVice Chair
Dr. Lexie ReedCouncil Representative
Dr. Natasha KutrykMembers
Dallas Brigham, RVTDr. Alexandre Ellis
Dr. Hussein Keshwani
Dr. Shelby Kimura
Nancy Simmons, RVT
Dr. Frank Van de Meer
Companion Animal
Chair
Dr. Meghan McCartyVice Chair
Dr. Tracy HoCouncil Representative
Dr. Serge Chalhoub
Members
Dr. Eoin Clancy Kayla Preston, RVT
Lindsey Scott, RVT
Kate Simon, RVT
Dr. Kay Thompson
Equine
Chair
Dr. Shannon LockhartVice Chair
Dr. Becky TeesCouncil Representative
Dr. Chris Berezowski
Members
Dr. Tyler Corbiell Dr. Gayle Cummings
Dr. Chad Hewlett
Naomi Kristiansen, RVT
Dr. Brielle Rosa
Dr. Ashley Whitehead
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)
Chair and Council Representative
Dr. Jami Frederick
Vice Chair
Anita Dumont, RVT Members
Dr. Colleen ChanDr. Saskia de Jong
Dr. Savannah Howse-Smith
Dr. Adriana Pastor
Dr. Dayle Poitras-Oster
Kristen Schindel, RVT
Food Animal
Chair
Dr. Marian Johnson
Vice Chair
Dr. Evan Lowe Council Representative
Sarah Golinowski, RVTMembers
Dr. Craig DeGrootDr. Marie-Lucie Gendron
Dr. Dennis Klugkist
Marissa Lemay, RVT
Dr. David McPhee
Dr. Melissa Moggy
Dr. Luke Nickel
Dr. Karin Orsel
Dr. Heather Van Esch
Human Resource Development
Chair
Dr. David Hall (UCVM)Vice Chair
Darcie Steffler, RVT ( NAIT)Council Representative
Leilani Mustillo, RVTMembers
Dr. Christy Barlund (Northwestern Polytechnic)Brianne Bellwood, RVT (Lakeland College)
Dr. Chris Clark (WCVM)
Darryl Haugen, RVT (ABVTA)
Dr. Sini Matthew
Dr. Colleen Pratt
Dr. Jaryn Scheck (Olds College)
Penny Steffen, RVT
Member Wellness
Chair
Dr. Rheanne RitchieVice Chair
Dr. Meaghan BerdiniCouncil Representative
Dr. Navjot GosalMembers
Shawna Anderson, RVTDr. Kayla Bilsborrow
Dr. Reza Hejazi
Dr. Kathy Keil
Karen Langtved, RVT
Karen Melnyk, RVT
Dr. Marissa Rodriguez
Dr. Ed Wamwea
Wildlife and Ecosystem Health
Chair
Dr. Andrea StorchCouncil Representative
Dr. Lisa ScottMembers
Kim Blomme, RVTDr. Dayna Goldsmith
Dr. Deborah Johnson
Dr. MJ Limoges
Carly Lynch, RVT
Dr. Alana Shrubsole-Cockwill
Dr. Owen Slater
Brigitta Smith, RVT
Dr. Josephine Wong
Dr. Jessica Woods