Leadership

Executive Committee

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La'Toya Latney, DVM, Dipl. ECZM (ZHM), DABVP (Reptile/Amphibian)
President
Sean M. Perry, DVM, PhD
President-Elect
Kourtney Grimm, DVM
Vice President
Anna-Marie Ruoff, DVM
Secretary
Stacey Leonatti Wilkinson, DVM, DABVP (Reptile/Amphibian)
Treasurer
James E. Bogan, Jr., DVM, MVS (Conservation Medicine), DABVP (Canine/Feline), DABVP (Reptile/Amphibian), CertAqV
Immediate Past-President
Elizabeth Hyde, DVM
(1 yr) Member-at-Large
Abby Needleman, DVM
(1 yr) Member-at-Large
Adrienne Breaux, DVM
(2-yr) Member-at-Large
Jeffrey Hess, DVM
(2 yr) Member-At-Large

ARAV Standing Committees

Our Standing Committees are dedicated to accomplishing the mission of the association. If you’re interested in joining a committee, email info@arav.org for more information. 
PR & Membership Committee
Chair: Kaitlyn Nikirk, DVM
outreach@arav.org
Historic Committee
Chair: Thomas Boyer, DVM DABVP (Reptile/Amphibian)
Student Outreach Committee
Chair: Lauren Gawel, DVM
students@arav.org
DEI Committee
Chair: Kelly Rockwell, DVM
Fundraising Committee
Chair: Marianne Caron, DVM
fundraising@arav.org
Grant Advisory Committee
Chair: Byron de la Navarre, DVM
Co-Chair: Curtis Eng, DVM
grants@arav.org
Legislative & Animal Welfare (LAW) Committee
Chair: Kimberlee Wojick, DVM, DACZM
Infectious Diseases Committee
Chair: Rachel E. Marschang, PD Dr. med. vet., Dip. ECZM (herpetology), FTA Mikrobiologie ZB Reptilien
Leadership Development Committee
Chair: James E. Bogan, Jr., DVM, MVS (Conservation Medicine), DABVP (Canine/Feline), DABVP (Reptile/Amphibian), CertAqV
International Committee
Chair: Karina Mathes, Dr. med. vet., Dip. ECZM (herpetology)
Technician
Committee
Chair: Christina Miller, RVT
techs@arav.org 

International Representatives

The ARAV's International Representatives are dedicated to promoting reptile and amphibian medicine and surgery globally. They serve as vital liaisons between their regions and the ARAV, helping to advance veterinary care standards for these unique species.
Marco Masi
Italy
Li-Wen (Rita) Chang
Japan/Taiwan/Indonesia
Beth Fledelius
Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden
David Moran
Emerging Countries
Lionel Schilliger
France 
Joshua Llinas
Australia/New Zealand
Tom Hellebuyck
Belgium/Netherlands
Albert Martinez-Silvestre
Spain/Portugal
Iain Cope
United Kingdom
Jean Meyer
Austria/Switzerland
Ioana Popesco
Belarus, Cz Rep, Poland, Russia, Slovakia
Violaine Colon
Hong Kong
Kelsey Chapman
Canada
Sabine Oefner
Germany

JHMS Advisory Board

The Journal of Herpetological Medicine and Surgery (JHMS) Advisory Board consists of leading experts committed to the advancement of reptilian and amphibian veterinary medicine. They guide the publication of cutting-edge research, ensuring the journal remains a valuable resource for the global veterinary community.
JHMS Editor-In Chief
Rachel E. Marschang, PD Dr. med. vet., Dip. ECZM (herpetology), FTA Mikrobiologie ZB Reptilien
JHMS Managing Editor
Dana Varble, DVM
JHMS Scientific Editor
James E. Bogan, Jr., DVM, MVS (Conservation Medicine), DABVP (Canine/Feline), DABVP (Reptile/Amphibian), CertAqV
JHMS Chair
Sean Perry, DVM, Ph.D

Conference Organizing Chairs

The Conference Organizing Chairs play a crucial role in planning ARAV's annual conferences, which are the premier events for reptile and amphibian veterinarians. They ensure these gatherings provide the latest scientific knowledge, professional networking, and continuing education opportunities.
Annual Conference Committee 2024
Chair: Sean M. Perry, DVM, PhD
Co-Chair: Kourtney Grimm, DVM
Alternate: La’Toya Latney, DVM, Dipl. ECZM (ZHM), DABVP (Reptile/Amphibian)
ICARE Steering Committee
 Chair: Karina Mathes, Dr. med. vet., Dip. ECZM (herpetology)
Co-Chair: Rachel E. Marschang, PD Dr. med. vet., Dip. ECZM (herpetology), FTA Mikrobiologie ZB Reptilien
Annual Conference Committee 2024
Chair: Kourtney Grimm, DVM
Co-Chair: Anna-Marie Ruoff, DVM
Alternate: Sean M. Perry, DVM, PhD

Tech Committee

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JHMS Editor-In Chief
Rachel E. Marschang, PD Dr. med. vet., Dip. ECZM (herpetology), FTA Mikrobiologie ZB Reptilien
JHMS Managing Editor
Dana Varble, DVM