American Veterinary Medical History Society
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
2024-2025
Margaret M. "Peggy" Brosnahan, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, CERP
President
Dr. Brosnahan is Associate Professor of Equine Medicine at Midwestern University College of Veterinary Medicine.
Arnold L. "Arnie" Goldman, DVM, MPH, CME
President-elect / Program Chair
Dr. Goldman is founder, owner, and medical director of the Canton Animal Hospital in Canton, Connecticut. Active in local, regional and national professional associations, he has held a number of leadership positions, including serving as AVMA Board of Directors Treasurer (2017-2023).
John de Jong, DVM
Past President
Dr. de Jong currently owns the Boston Mobile Veterinary Clinic and is former owner and Medical Director of Newton Animal Hospital. He served as President of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) in 2018-2019 and is currently President of the World Veterinary Association (WVA).
Susanne K. Whitaker, MSLS, AHIP
Secretary-Treasurer
Susanne Whitaker is a retired veterinary medical librarian from the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine.
Diane A. Fagen
At-Large Board Member
Ms. Fagen is presently archivist for Rockford University and is also employed by the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) Library of the Health Sciences. She was librarian at the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) for many years until 2022 She is Distinguished Practitioner Fellow of the National Academies of Practice.
Shannon Greeley, DVM
At-large Board Member
Dr. Greeley is owner and medical director of Scottsdale Animal Clinic. She is past president of the Chicago Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA) and active in many veterinary professional organizations.
Mary Beth Leininger, DVM
At-large Board Member
Dr. Leininger was co-owner of a veterinary practice in Plymouth, Michigan, with her spouse for more than 30 years. She left practice in 1999 to join Hill’s Pet Nutrition, Inc as the Director, Professional Affairs for 10 years. Continually active in professional organizations, Dr. Leininger was elected the AVMA's first woman president for 1996/1997.
G. Sierra Schneider, DVM, BSN, RN, CCRN
At-large Board Member
Dr. Schneider is an Ohio State University graduate with a focus on small animal medicine. Her special interest is feline medicine, internal medicine and behavior medicine. Dr. Schneider also has expertise in sepsis, severe sepsis and septic shock. She often volunteers at high-quality, high-volume spay & neuter (HQHV S/N) clinics.
OFFICERS:
PRESIDENT
Margaret M. "Peggy" Brosnahan, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, CERF
11448 North 7th Street
Scottsdale, AZ 58254-5176
Tel:
Email: mmb263@cornell.edu
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PRESIDENT-ELECT / PROGRAM CHAIR
Arnold L. "Arnie" Goldman, DVM, MPH, CEM
Canton Animal Hospital
198 Albany Turnpike
Canton, CT 06019-2541
Tel: 860-693-9300
Email: drgoldman@cantonanimalhospital.com
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IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
John H. de Jong, DVM
338D Boylston Street
Newton, MA 02459-2877
Cell: 617-968-0809
Email: drjdejong@comcast.net
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SECRETARY – TREASURER
Susanne K. Whitaker, MSLS, AHIP (2-year term through 2026)
23 Wedgewood Drive
Ithaca, NY 14850-1064
Tel: 607-257-9248
Email: skw2@cornell.edu or avmhs.info@gmail.com
AT-LARGE BOARD MEMBERS:
Diane A. Fagen (2-year term thru 2025)
Rockford, IL
Email: dfagen@uic.edu
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Shannon Greeley, DVM (2-year term through 2026)
8528 South Cicero Avenue
Burbank, IL 60459-2810
Tel: 773-885-4290793-6891
Email: animalassociate@aol.com
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Mary Beth Leininger, DVM (2-year term thru 2025)
Lawrence, KS
Email: marybethleininger@yahoo.com
G. Sierra Schneider, DVM, BSN, RN, CCRN (2-year term thru 2025)
Terrebonne, OR
Email: gschneider61@gmail.com
WEBSITE MANAGER
Kevan P. Flaming DVM, PhD
Veterinary Specialist
Center for Food Security and Public Health
2170 Veterinary Medicine
Iowa State University
Ames IA 50011
Tel: 515-257-6552
Email: kpflamin@iastate.edu
COMMITTEES, PROGRAMS, AND PROJECTS:
Ad hoc AVMA EXHIBIT BOOTH COMMITTEE
(To be appointed as needed)
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INTERIM NEWS & COMMENT NEWSLETTER
Susanne Whitaker, reporter
Helen Wojcinski, DVM, reporter
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MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
Helen Wojcinski, DVM, DVSc, DACVP
2724 Littleleaf Lane
Hillsborough, NC 27278-7720
Tel: 734-730-5565
Email: helenwojcinski@gmail.com
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NOMINATING COMMITTEE
(To be appointed annually)
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ORAL HISTORIES OF VETERINARY MEDICINE PROGRAM
Fred J. Born, DVM, chair
Tel: 920-517-9065
Email: fjborn@att.net
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REGISTRY OF HERITAGE VETERINARY PRACTICES
Including, National Register of Historic Places
Shannon Greeley, DVM, coordinator
8528 South Cicero Avenue
Burbank, IL 60459-2810
Tel: 773-885-4290
Email: animalassociate@aol.com
SMITHCORS ESSAY CONTEST COMMITTEE
Susan E. Aiello, DVM, ELS
724 Tanasi Trail
Townsend, TN 37881-3030
Tel: 937-499-0100
Email: susan@words-world.net
Essay contest judges (2024):
Pat Kennedy Arrington, DVM
Charles M. Hendrix, DVM, PhD
Gary Vroegindewey, DVM
TIME-BITES HISTORICAL STORIES PROJECT
Susan E. Aiello, DVM, ELS, editor
724 Tanasi Trail
Townsend, TN 37881-3030
Tel: 937-499-0100
Email: susan@words-world.net
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VETERINARY HERITAGE PUBLICATION COMMITTEE
Susanne Whitaker, editor
Susan E. Aiello, DVM, ELS, associate editor
Members:
Russell W. Currier, DVM, MPH, DACVPM
Howard H. Erickson, DVM, PhD
VETERINARY MUSEUMS AND EXHIBITS COMMITTEE
Zbigniew W. Wojcinski, DVM, DVSc, DACVP, DABT, FIATP, chair
2724 Littleleaf Lane
Hillsborough, NC 27278-7720
Tel: 734-660-4564
Email: zwwojcinski@gmail.com
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