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. Samuel Rivera
Zoo Atlanta

President-Elect
Dr. Julie Swenson
Fossil Rim Wildlife Center


Vice President
Dr. Christine Molter
Houston Zoo

Secretary
Dr. Sathya Chinnadurai
Brookfield Zoo

Treasurer
Dr. John Sykes
Wildlife Conservation Society

Immediate Past President
Dr. Sharon Deem
St. Louis Zoo

Member at Large
Dr. Lara Croft
Morris Animal Foundation

Research Grants Committee Chair
Dr. Ilse Stalis

Member at Large
Dr. Matt Kinney
San Diego Zoo Safari Park