Board of Directors

RIVMA is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. These dedicated individuals put in countless hours over the course of their term to uphold the mission of the Association on behalf of its members and for the benefit of the profession.

The RIVMA Board meets on a quarterly basis. 2025 meetings are scheduled for January 23, March 6, May 8, August 7 and October 23. Unless otherwise specified, all meetings take place at 12:30 pm via Zoom.

As of January 1, 2025

Sarah Mercurio, DVM, President (2025)

Holly Brown, DVM, President Elect (2025)

Sarah Crain, DVM, DACVIM, Treasurer (2025)

Ralph Pratt, DVM, Secretary (2025)

Joyce Gifford, DVM,Immediate Past President (2025)

Kate Echeverria, DVM, MS, DACVIM (LAIM), Director (2024-2025)

Carrie Lester, DVM, DACVIM, Director (2024-2025)

Anne Merley, DVM, DACLAM, Director (2024-2025)

Kevin Weed, DVM, Director (2024-2027)

Margot Penney, DVM, Director - Recent Graduate (2024-2025)

Courtney Rebensdorf, DVM, Director Emeritus (2024-2025)

Christopher Hannafin, DVM, AVMA Delegate (2023-2026)

Ted White, DVM, AVMA Alternate Delegate (2023-2026)

Sarah Mercurio, DVM, Spokesperson (2025)

NEVMA Representatives

Lindsay Thibeault, DVM

Hannah Thomas, BVetMed

2025 RIVMA Emerging Leader

Laura Mahoney, DVM