Meet our Leadership
The American Association of Zoo Veterinarians Executive Committee is a group of esteemed zoo and wildlife veterinarians across the United States. Each board member brings different expertise, ideas, and professional experience. Thanks to incredible doctors like these, we are one step closer to saving our animals!
President
Dr. Sharon Deem
St. Louis Zoo
President-Elect
Dr. Samuel Rivera
Zoo Atlanta
Vice-President
Dr. Julie Swenson
Fossil Rim Wildlife Center
Secretary
Dr. Christine Molter
Houston Zoo
Past President
Dr. Allison Tuttle
Mystic Aquarium
Treasurer
Dr. John Sykes
Wildlife Conservation Society
Member at Large
Dr. Lara Croft
Morris Animal Foundation
Member at Large
Dr. Sathya Chinnadurai
Brookfield Zoo