PVM Diversity Action Committee (DAC)
The Diversity Action Committee (DAC) is committed to providing an inclusive environment for all faculty, staff and students at the College of Veterinary Medicine. This appointed committee develops, monitors and evaluates the progress of the College's strategic plan for diversity, which compliments the existing strategic plan for the College. Other responsibilities include advising on the coordination of activities that support and strenghten our College's climate of inclusiveness; and also advising faculty, staff and students regarding issues of diversity.
Committee Members
Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory

Mary Ruzicka
Administrative Assistant and Building Deputy

Christina Wilson-Frank
Clinical Associate Professor of Toxicology
Basic Medical Sciences (BMS)

Susan Mendrysa
Associate Professor of Basic Medical Sciences
Comparative Pathobiology (CPB)

Candace Croney
Director, Center for Animal Welfare Science / Professor, Animal Behavior and Well-being

Andrea Santos
Assistant Professor, Clinical Pathology
Veterinary Administration Department (VAD)

Marsha Baker
Assistant Dean for Inclusive Excellence
Committee Chair

Adrianne Fisch
Program Manager, PVM Diversity Certificate

Malathi Raghavan
Director of Outcomes Assessment and Data Management

Willie Reed
Dean

S. Kathleen Salisbury
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs/Professor, Small Animal Surgery

Sandra San Miguel
Associate Dean for Engagement/Professor, Swine Production Medicine

Addison Sheldon
Director, Global Engagement

Jim Weisman
Assistant Dean for Student Affairs/Clinical Associate Professor

Allison Carey
Assistant Director, Communications
Veterinary Clinical Sciences (VCS)

Jessica Mabbitt
Graduate & International Programs Coordinator

Darryl Ragland
Associate Professor, Food Animal Production Medicine / Section Head, Production Medicine

Melissa Lewis
Assistant Professor, Neurology

Wendy Townsend
Associate Professor, Ophthalmology
Veterinary Hospital

Ellen Lowery
Hospital Director / Clinical Professor

Jennifer Dehn
PVM Social Worker
Veterinary Nursing Program

Pam Phegley
Clinical Rotation/Mentorship Coordinator
Students
- Edris Grate - DVM Class of 2021
- Cecila Silva - DVM Class of 2021
- Matthew Schiffman – DVM Class of 2021 & SAVMA President
- Leah Douglas - DVM Class of 2022
- Camille White – Vet Nursing Class of 2022
- Max Rowley – DVM Class of 2023
- Malaycia Goldsmith – DVM Class of 2023 & VOICE President
- Keishla Marrero Acosta – DVM Class of 2024
- Janet Roque-Torres - Graduate Student