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Kim D’AbreuKim D’Abreu is a seasoned leader in the non-profit space who brings 25 years of experience designing and managingnational, impactful, workforce diversity and inclusion programs. As a credible thought leader within the education,healthcare, and non-profit sectors, she has built an impeccable reputation for managing the culture and complexities ofenvironments. Her expertise includes effectively developing tools, strategies, and written resources focused on climate andcultural competency to promote the success of women, racial and ethnic minorities, LGBT communities, and othermarginalized groups. She is trained as an executive coach, and, as such, is an effective communicator with high emotionalintelligence. Kim is certified in facilitation by the Leadership Strategies Institute and in The Leadership Circle 360 Profile.She obtained her Certificate in Leadership Coaching from Georgetown University with a PCC Certification and holds a BSfrom The Johns Hopkins University and MPH from Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health. As a New Yorktransplant living in Washington, DC, Kim spends her spare time enjoying live music and theater and relaxing with herdaughter and two cats Brook & Lyn.Candace JoyCandace Joy has served as Chief Executive Officer of the Washington State Veterinary Medical Association since 2002. Sheis a past president of Veterinary Medical Association Executives, currently chairs VMAE’s Diversity, Equity, and InclusionCommittee, and serves on the DEI Advisory Group to the AVMA/AAVMC Commission for a Diverse, Equitable and InclusiveVeterinary Profession. Candace enjoys writing, hiking, travel, and the arts. She has two grown children, a beautifulgranddaughter, and one cat, a ginger tabby who answers to Pookie – or anything else as long as there’s food.Dr. Christine JenkinsDr. Christine Jenkins leads the Zoetis Medical Affairs, Academic and Professional Affairs, Scientific Information, andOutcomes Research groups. As a member of the Zoetis U.S. Leadership Team, Dr. Jenkins serves as the Chief VeterinaryMedical Officer for U.S. Operations and is responsible for strategic partnerships with the colleges of veterinary medicineand professional associations of relevance across U.S. Operations. She is responsible for the Zoetis Commitment toVeterinarians platform and philanthropic efforts which includes support of the veterinary profession through scholarships,veterinary wellness initiatives, disaster relief, and diversity. Prior to joining Zoetis, Dr. Jenkins held Director roles in clinicalresearch, regulatory affairs, and marketing at Pfizer Animal Health, Merial Ltd., and Hill’s Pet Nutrition. She received her B. S.in Animal Science from Florida A & M University, followed by a DVM from Tuskegee University. For over 20 years, Dr.Jenkins has held various leadership roles within the animal health industry. Currently, she serves as co-chair of theCommission for a Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Veterinary Profession, as well as on the Board of Directors of theDiversify Veterinary Medicine Coalition.Dr. Debbye Turner BellDr. Debbye Turner Bell is a veterinarian, author, journalist, motivational speaker, workshop facilitator, corporate trainer, andMiss America 1990. For more than two decades, she has addressed audiences in the corporate, academic, and communityservice arenas. In addition to her speaking and media work, Dr. Turner Bell is the Founder and CEO of Debbye Turner BellConsulting, through which she provides leadership development training in communications, influence, and diversity tocorporate and business leaders, managers, and executives. Dr. Turner Bell combined her expertise from her VeterinaryMedical degree and her vast public relations and speaking experience as Miss America to forge a career in broadcastjournalism. She hosted a national pet show called “The Gentle Doctor” and went on to host a variety of news andentertainment programs on the local and national levels. Recently, she served as the lead U.S. news anchor for Arise News,a global cable news network. Currently, she can be seen as an expert contributor to the shows “DOGS 101” and “CATS 101”on Animal Planet. For 11 years, Dr. Turner Bell was a staff correspondent for CBS News. Dr. Turner Bell graduated from theUniversity of Missouri-Columbia with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree inagriculture from Arkansas State University. Dr. Turner Bell lives in Grand Rapids, Michigan with her husband and daughter.

John TramontanaJohn Tramontana, MS, CAE, is in his fourth year as the CEO of the Michigan Veterinary Medical Association. Prior to that,John led the Communications, Public Relations and Marketing team at the Michigan Association of School Boards. He hasalso worked in healthcare marketing, politics, as a website reporter for the Buffalo Bills, and as a TV news anchor/reporterthroughout Michigan. He has two degrees from Michigan State University—a B.A. in Journalism and a M.S. in Management,Strategy & Leadership from the Broad School of Business. John is currently a board member for the Veterinary MedicalAssociation Executives, the Michigan Society of Association Executives, and serves as Vice President of his local schoolboard. John and his wife, Jessica, live just outside of Lansing with their two daughters, Isla and Gia, and two dogs, Rosieand Zola.Dr. Dane WhitakerDr. Dane Whitaker (he, him) has been practicing veterinary medicine in the San Francisco area for over 25 years. Hecompleted his Masters in Preventive Veterinary Medicine at UC Davis in 2017 and is currently providing small animal clinicalrelief services across central California. He is also a relief veterinarian at the Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito CA, and heprovides clinical as well as field support for marine mammal research projects. Although a Bay Area native, he grew up inFlorida and graduated from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in 1994. After graduation, he completeda small animal medicine and surgery internship at the Santa Cruz Veterinary Hospital. His veterinary interests include smallanimal medicine, clinical pathology, marine mammal medicine, and One Health. Dr. Whitaker is the president of the PrideVeterinary Medical Community and takes an active role in promoting the ideas of inclusion and acceptance for all membersof the community in the veterinary profession.Dr. Mia CaryDr. Mia Cary (she, her, hers), a 1999 University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine graduate, has a personal andprofessional purpose of activating others to thrive. In addition to speaking, meeting facilitation, association leadership, andcustomized consulting projects, Dr. Cary reserves a portion of every week for her coaching clients. Her professionalexperience includes executive leadership and education roles at the AVMA, NAVC, Boehringer Ingelheim, and NovartisAnimal Health. She currently serves as CEO and Change Agent for Cary Consulting, CEO for the Pride Veterinary MedicalCommunity (PrideVMC), serves on the board of advisors for the Veterinary Entrepreneurship Academy (VEA), and is a PastPresident of the American Association of Industry Veterinarians (AAIV). She resides with the Cary Crew in Greensboro, NCand recognizes the Eno, Sappony, and Shakori nations on whose land she lives and works.

RegistrationVMAE Summer Conference 2022Name:Position:Association:Email:Cell Phone:Dietary Restriction:I will attend the Following:SaturdayFriday Awards Luncheon - Friday(First guest included in registration fee) CE Session - Saturday VMAE Membership Luncheon - SaturdayName of Guest: AVMA Live Life, Love All - Saturday Journey Workshop - FridayName of Officer:Name of Officer: VMAE Member Reception - FridayRegistration Fees - Price in each category increases by 100 after July 8 VMAE Member 295 VMAE Member Staff 395 VMAE Non-Member 595 VMAE Strategic Initiative PartnerActivitiesQtyCostTotalAdd’l Awards Guest 75 Reception - Guest 25 Grand Total: Your registration fee includes the Annual Awards Luncheon for you and your president or other officer. If you wish to bringadditional guests to the Awards Luncheon, please add 75 per person to your registration fee.Payment Information Visa MasterCard American ExpressCredit card #:Expiration date:Cardholder’s name printed:Security Code:Cardholder’s signature:Billing address:City, State/Province, Zip Code:Register online at www.vmae.org or by fax at 866-628-4856Cancellations received on or before July 15, 2022 will receive a full refund less a 50 administrative fee.No refunds will be issued for cancellations after July 15, 2022 or for no shows.Register before July 8 and save 100Conference registration deadline is July 15

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Dr. Debbye Turner Bell Dr. Debbye Turner Bell is a veterinarian, author, journalist, motivational speaker, workshop facilitator, corporate trainer, and Miss America 1990. For more than two decades, she has addressed audiences in the corporate, academic, and community service arenas.