Michelle Harcha, DVM, M.A. LEADYOURSHIP, LLC – GROVE CITY, OHIO Inspired to become a veterinarian by her grandfather, Dr. Harcha received her bachelor’s and DVM degrees from The Ohio State University, after which she spent more than 10 years in…
MAHMOUD BOUTAAM, M.A. SPROUT DIGITAL – NEW BREMEN, OHIO Mahmoud Boutaam is a digital strategist with Sprout Digital, a digital marketing consultant he co-owns with his wife Samantha. An enthusiastic “yes man” and energetic optimist, he earned his bachelor’s degree…
ED BIGGIE, DVM FEEDER CREEK VETERINARY SERVICES – MILLERSPORT, OHIO Dr. Ed Biggie grew up in a small coastal town in Maine and earned his B.S. in animal science at the University of Maine. He attended Ross University School of…
Patricia Haines, DVM PONY EXPRESS VETERINARY HOSPITAL – XENIA, OHIO A graduate of The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Haines served as OVMA President in 2013 and was named the 2021 Ohio Veterinarian of the Year. Her…
DANIELLA GUZMAN, M.S., DVM Cleveland Amory Black Beauty Ranch – Murchison, Texas A 2022 graduate of The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Guzman is a zoological medicine intern at the Cleveland Amory Black Beauty Ranch. As a…
Michael Guastella Governmental Policy Group, Inc. – Columbus, Ohio Michael Guastella is the government relations counsel for the Ohio Veterinary Medical Association. He previously served as the deputy director of government and community relations at the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.…
KATE BAKER, DVM, M.S., DACVP VETHIVE – COLUMBIA, TENN. Dr. Kate Baker grew up in Nashville, Tennessee, and completed her DVM at the University of Tennessee in 2012. She then went on to complete a small animal rotating internship and…
ERIC GORDON, DVM, DACVPM THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY – MARYSVILLE, OHIO A 1997 graduate of The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Eric Gordon is board certified by the American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine and completed the…
Amanda Fark, MBA American Veterinary Medical Association – Schaumburg, Ill. Amanda Fark is a career coach with 20 years of experience assisting others in pursuing their career goals. She is currently the assistant director of veterinary career services for the…
CAROL FALCK, VMD PETWISE – CLEVELAND, GA. Dr. Falck began her professional career as a marine biologist. After a two-year research project in the Red Sea, her interests evolved into a desire to work with animals in a clinical setting.…