Alumni Notes
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Alumni Responses and Notes - read the responses from classmates and find out what they are doing. Answers from 2008.
Alumni take on new jobs – Mommy-hood
Any other new Gator babies out there? Tell us about your family
Alderman, Kelly Taylor, ’07, baby boy.
Griffin, Francesca, ‘03, second baby.
Krueger, Traci, '03, baby girl, Astrid. Born Jan 11.
Leff, Tricia, ’07, baby girl.
Prezzano, Destiny, ’05, twin boys Oct. 2008.
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Ackerman, Janet (Clark) - ‘83
Attended her 25th reunion celebration in April. Dr. Ackerman practices in Cairo, Georgia. Her Web site is www.amcpetvet.com
BALAGUER, SARAH –‘08
Practices at Boyette Animal Hospital in Riverview, Florida.
Barton, Linda - ‘83
Heads the Dept of Emergency and Critical Care at The Animal Medicine Center in New York.
Berger, Katie – ‘05
Dr. Berger lives in Austin, Texas.
Blaustein, Steven – ‘08
Joined a VCA practice in Tampa.
Brokken, Matthew - ‘03
Awarded Diplomate status by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. Dr. Brokken recently joined the CVM faculty and works with the Equine Lameness and Imaging program at the UF VMC.
Bucki, Eric, ‘05
Lives in Loxahatchee, Florida
BURNS, COLBY, ‘06
Is currently a 2nd year small animal surgery resident at OSU.
Bustter, Johanna, ‘00
Lives in Miami, Florida
CLAUSS, TONYA, '03
Named Outstanding Young Alumni for 2009
COLE, KATE, ‘92
Still works with her brother Dr. Ed Cole (94) and his wife Dr. Jeanette Cole (94) in Sarasota.
Constant, Steve – ‘86
Practices with Westover Animal Clinic in Chicopee, MA.
CONWAY, JULIA GOLDEN, ‘06
Is a clinical instructor in anatomic path at UF CVM
Crawford, Cynda – ‘89
Dr. Crawford participated in the Tampa Bay Veterinary Disaster Medicine Symposium. Crawford serves as CVM clinical assistant professor of shelter medicine and Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Program. She also serves as a team leader for the UF VETS team.
Cunningham, Mark - ‘98
Named president of the American Association of Wildlife Veterinarians.
CURTIS, TERRY L –‘97
Presented “Fluffy can’t shop chasing his tail” at the AAHA Conference, AVMA Journal, June 1, 2008.
Daniels, Jo Ann – ‘03
Dr. Daniels recently organized the Tampa Bay Veterinary Disaster Medicine Symposium. She practices with Central Pasco Veterinary Care in Lutz, Florida. She is Director of Disaster Medicine for the Suncoast Veterinary Medical Association.
Davis, III, Weston – ‘08
Dr. Davis is currently practicing at Oakridge Equine Hospital in Edmond OK. He is staying busy and loving every minute of his work.
DEE, LARRY – AUBURN ‘69 (CVM Distinguished Service Award 2006)
Received the Royal Canin Veterinary Diet Award, AVMA Journal, June 1, 2008. Dee is a long-time supporter of the college, serving on the FVMA College Advisory Committee and the CVM Admissions Committee.
DIAZ, RICK -'90
Named FVMA's Gold Star Award 2009
DIELO, NICOLE, ’05
Lives in California
DOUGHERTY, KATHLEEN, ‘82
Lives and practices in Maryland.
ECHOLS, MARY, '84
Named FVMA's Gold Star Award for 2009
Finelli-Diaz, Joanne, ‘96
Attended the UF Alumni Assn Back to College program in February 2009
Fischer, Harold, ‘85
Lives in New York
Fletcher, Craig – ‘99
Dr. Fletcher recently passed his certifying exam and was boarded as a Diplomate, American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine. Dr. Fletcher is currently on faculty in the Dept of Molecular and Comparative Pathobiology at Johns Hopkins University.
FRANK, KRISTIN –‘04
Practices in New York City. She just finished an internal medicine residency in Texas.
GARDNER, GEOFFREY –‘85
Recently named to the Committee on Veterinary Technician Education and Activities, AVMA Journal, June 1, 2008.
Getman, Liberty - ‘03
Awarded Diplomate status by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. Dr. Getman is a lecturer in large animal surgery at the New Bolton Center at U Penn.
Goett, Scott - ‘01
Awarded Diplomate status by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons.
GORMAN, SHAWN, MS ’01
Recently elected partner at Banner & Witcoff, LTD, an intellectual property law firm in Chicago where he practices patent law with several clients in the medical fields.
GRANT, DAVID, ‘99
Received the Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine 2008 teaching award. The award honors a faculty member who has made exceptional contributions to the college’s instructional program. Grant was recognized for his deep involvement with students and his dedication to each student understanding the information he covers in his classes.
HENRY, SHANE, ‘81
Opened a new 4K SF facility, Lake Area Animal Hospital in Melrose, Florida, December 2008. Dr. Jennifer Blackburn, ’01, practices with Henry.
Heskett, Eric – ‘03
Received Diplomate status from the American College of Poultry Veterinarians (ACPV) in July 2008. Heskett is a poultry field services veterinarian for Elanco Animal Health in North Carolina.
HESS, ROBERT –‘81
Treated and released a bald eagle on the Fourth of July. The eagle spent more than two months rehabilitating in Central Florida. The Gainesville Sun, July 4, 2008
IBANEZ, Julio, '80
Named Alumni Achievement winner for 2009
JOHNSON, MATTHEW,’97
Passed the American College of Veterinary Surgeons certification exam and is an ACVS diplomate. Johnson is a surgeon at Veterinary Orthopedics and Sports Medicine Group in Annapolis Junction, Maryland.
KANE, RICHARD –‘84
Featured in “Brandon vet treats both pets, wild creatures,” The St. Petersburg Times, June 26, 2008. Kane also runs Wildlife Rescue Ministries for wild and exotic animals.
KAPLAN-STEIN, DALE, '81
Named Alumni Achievement winner for 2009
Kirkby, Kristin, ‘03
Passed the American College of Veterinary Surgeons certification exam and is an ACVS Diplomate. Kirkby is a resident in UF CVM SACS working with rehab services
KRUEGER, TRACI, ‘03
Gave birth January 11, to a little girl, Astrid. She and husband, Harvey Ramirez, ’97, are proud parents.
Layton, Michelle, ‘04
Lives in Arizona
LISTA, MARTA, '00
Named FVMA's Gold Star Award for 2009
LOREE, MELISSA, ‘96
Practices with Canine Assistants in the Atlanta area.
MAGEE, CASSIE QUEST –‘08
Lives in Orlando, Florida
MARKHAM, LISA, ‘92
Lives and practices in New York.
Massengill, Amy – ‘97
Teaches with Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
MAY, ANTHONY –‘07
Lives in Silverdale, Washington, and serves in the US Army. He writes, “All is going well here, the sun is shining today, which is always a treat in the Pacific Northwest.”
Miller, Daphne – ‘03
Practices with Veterinary Emergency & Surgery Hospital in Brentwood, NH.
McCall, Moody – ‘86
Rossie, the second Canine Companion for Independence puppy was matched with a wheelchair-bound owner. The McCall’s are currently training their 3rd CCI puppy, Gracie, a real sweetheart!
Monaco, Mark – ‘86
Practices with Banfield, The Pet Hospital, in Ft. Myers, Florida.
Myers, Sonya – ‘08
Practices with Highlands Animal Hospital in Sebastian, Florida.
NOBLE, MARCIA CRAIG –‘07
Lives in Indialantic, Florida, practices in Melbourne. She writes, “I love my job and being a doctor, life is great!”
Novo, Robert – ‘93
Lives in frigid St. Paul, Minnesota and is on faculty with University of Minnesota Small Animal Surgery Section Chief. He enjoys teaching.
PEGELOW, MICHAEL,’04
Lives and practices in the Palmetto Bay area.
POLLAK, ALLISON, ‘06
Practices with Banfield, The Pet Hospital in Miami, Florida
PRESNELL, MARC, '86
Named FVMA Gold Star Award for 2009
Reyes-Illg, Gwendolyn – ‘08
Dr. Reyes-Illg lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Seiler, George – ‘83
Practices with Paw Prints Veterinary Clinic in Morgantown, West Virginia.
Smith, Dave, ‘88
Owns Sarasota Veterinary Center
Sobota, Justin – ‘08
Featured in the dvm Newsmagazine, November 2008. He talks about his time as past-president of SCAVMA and in role in the One Health Initiative for rabies awareness. Sobota is interning with Woodside Equine Practice in Ashland, VA.
Stauffer, Kendra, ‘99
Lives in Atlanta and serves as an Epidemic Intelligence Service Officer, Bacterial Zoonoses Branch, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Tenorio, Kelly – ‘08
Joined a VCA practice in Gainesville.
TIBERIO, SHARON, ‘82
Lives and practices medicine in Ft. Lauderdale area.
Wells, Brooke – ‘08
Joined a VCA practice in Largo, Florida.
WILLEY, JON –‘04
Practices with Tuscawilla Oaks Animal Hospital in Oviedo, Florida. Willey previously served in the US Army with rotations to Afghanistan.
WINTERNITZ, DIANA, ‘00
Had a baby in April 2008 and lives in Scotch Plains, NJ with family.
Wright, Kevin – ‘88
Received the 2008 Exotic DVM of the Year award presented by Exotic DVM Veterinary Magazine. Wright practices with Arizona Exotic Animal Hospital in Mesa, AZ.
Yanchunis, Jim, ‘83
Lives in North Carolina
Zimmel, Dana, ‘95
Appointed Associate Chief of Staff of the Large Animal Hospital at CVM