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
S. Kathleen Salisbury
Interim Dean, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs/Professor, Small Animal Surgery
Addison Sheldon
Director, Global Engagement
Jim Weisman
Assistant Dean for Student Affairs/Clinical Associate Professor
Veterinary Clinical Sciences (VCS)
Jessica Mabbitt
Graduate & International Programs Coordinator
Darryl Ragland
Associate Professor, Food Animal Production Medicine / Section Head, Production Medicine
Veterinary Hospital
Ellen Lowery
Associate Dean for Hospital Operations, Chief Veterinary Officer, Clinical Professor
Jennifer Dehn
PVM Social Worker
Veterinary Nursing Program
Pam Phegley
Clinical Rotation/Mentorship Coordinator
Students
- Keishla Marrero - DVM Class of 2024
- Devon Anderson - DVM Class of 2025 & SAVMA President
- Kyle Barron – DVM Class of 2026
- Adrian Dixon - DVM Class of 2026 & VOICE Representative
- Shion Otsuka– DVM Class of 2025