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. 2024 meetings are scheduled for January 19 (in-person), March 15, May 17, August 2 and October 11. Unless otherwise specified, all meetings take place at 12:30 pm via Zoom.

As of January 1, 2024

Joyce Gifford, DVM, President (2024)

Sarah Mercurio, DVM, President Elect (2024)

Ralph Pratt, DVM, Treasurer (2024)

Holly Brown, DVM, Secretary (2024)

Shelly Pancoast, DVM, Immediate Past President (2024)

Carrie Lester, DVM, DACVIM, Director (2023-2024)

Kate Echeverria, DVM, MS, DACVIM (LAIM), Director (2023-2024)

Margot Penney, DVM, Director - Recent Graduate (2023-2024)

Sarah Crain, DVM, DACVIM, Director (2023-2024)

Anne Merley, DVM, DACLAM, Director (2023-2024) 

Courtney Rebensdorf, DVM, Director Emeritus (2023-2024)

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

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

Joyce Gifford, DVM, Spokesperson (2024)

NEVMA Representatives

Lindsay Thibeault, DVM

Hannah Thomas, BVetMed