During this panel discussion we will explore the intersectionality between identifying as Black and as part of the LGBTQ+ community. Our panelists will share their perspectives on experiences that have shaped their views and how we can support them as their entire selves.
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About our panelists:
Marquis Harper is a 1st-year veterinary student at Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary medicine from Henderson, NC. He found his passion for animal wellbeing while volunteering at his local animal shelter, which eventually led him to working at the local animal hospital while in high school. After high school, he studied at the illustrious North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, where he acquired both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Animal Science. After vet school, his goal is to become a Large Animal Veterinarian and eventually settling down back in his hometown to open up a low-cost veterinary clinic.
Dr. Dane Whitaker has been practicing veterinary medicine in the San Francisco area for over 25 years. He completed his Masters in Preventive Veterinary Medicine at UC Davis in 2017 and is currently providing small animal clinical relief services across central California. He is also a relief veterinarian at the Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito CA, and in non-pandemic times he has provided clinical as well as field support for marine mammal research projects. Although a Bay Area native, he grew up in Florida and graduated from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine in 1994. After graduation, he completed a small animal medicine and surgery internship at the Santa Cruz Veterinary Hospital. His veterinary interests include small animal medicine, clinical pathology, marine mammal medicine and One Health. Dr. Whitaker is the president of the Pride Veterinary Medical Community and takes an active role in promoting the ideas of inclusion and acceptance for all members of the community in the veterinary profession.
Kenneth Burris is a 3rd year veterinary medical student at The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Born in the District of Columbia and raised in Silver Spring, Maryland. He earned his Bachelor’s degree from Tufts University in Biomedical Engineering and Sociology (w/ a Minor in Africana Studies) and earned a Master of Medical Science degree from Hampton University (HBCU). Kenneth completed a Graduate Business Minor in Health Sciences at The OSU Fisher College of Business and is currently on student government at The OSU College of Veterinary Medicine as a Class of 2022 Diversity Committee Representative.
My name is Donja Pettiford. I received my BS in Animal Science and MS in Food Science from NCA&TSU.I am currently working full-time with the USDA-FSIS in NC as a technical trainer. As a technical trainer I train new and established employees on food safety in the meat and poultry division.
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