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
