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

Mary Ruzicka

Administrative Assistant and Building Deputy

Christina Wilson-Frank

Christina Wilson-Frank

Clinical Associate Professor of Toxicology


Basic Medical Sciences (BMS)

Susan Mendrysa

Susan Mendrysa

Associate Professor of Basic Medical Sciences


Comparative Pathobiology (CPB)

Candace Croney

Candace Croney

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

Andrea Santos

Andrea Santos

Assistant Professor, Clinical Pathology


Veterinary Administration Department (VAD)

Latonia Craig

Marsha Baker

Assistant Dean for Inclusive Excellence
Committee Chair

Adrianne Fisch

Adrianne Fisch

Program Manager, PVM Diversity Certificate

Malathi Raghavan

Malathi Raghavan

Director of Outcomes Assessment and Data Management

S. Kathleen Salisbury

S. Kathleen Salisbury

Interim Dean, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs/Professor, Small Animal Surgery

Addison Sheldon

Addison Sheldon

Director, Global Engagement

Jim Weisman

Jim Weisman

Assistant Dean for Student Affairs/Clinical Associate Professor 


Veterinary Clinical Sciences (VCS)

Jessica Mabbitt

Jessica Mabbitt

Graduate & International Programs Coordinator

Darryl Ragland

Darryl Ragland

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


Veterinary Hospital

Ellen Lowery

Ellen Lowery

Associate Dean for Hospital Operations, Chief Veterinary Officer, Clinical Professor

Jennifer Dehn

Jennifer Dehn

PVM Social Worker


Veterinary Nursing Program

Pam Phegley

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

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