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!

 

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President

Dr. Samuel Rivera

Zoo Atlanta

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President-Elect

Dr. Julie Swenson

Fossil Rim Wildlife Center

Dr. Christine Molter

Vice President

Dr. Christine Molter

Houston Zoo

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Secretary

Dr. Sathya Chinnadurai

Brookfield Zoo

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Treasurer

Dr. John Sykes

Wildlife Conservation Society

sharon deem

Immediate Past President

Dr. Sharon Deem

St. Louis Zoo

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Member at Large

Dr. Lara Croft

Morris Animal Foundation

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Research Grants Committee Chair

Dr. Ilse Stalis

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Member at Large

Dr. Matt Kinney

San Diego Zoo Safari Park