What does it take to start a non-profit, or enter a profession when you don’t see someone who looks like you and the odds and the system are against you? What does it take to stay, persist and thrive? CARE’s Marilou Chanrasmi will facilitate a conversation with her friends who have chosen roads less traveled – hear their stories, learn from their journeys, and be inspired.
Presenters
Christina V. Tran, DVM is a first generation Filipino-American raised outside of Chicago, Illinois and received her veterinary degree from University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. She has worked as a small animal veterinarian as well as in shelter medicine and academia. Dr. Tran is currently on faculty at University of Arizona College of Veterinary Medicine. She is passionate about volunteering and currently serves in several veterinary medical organizations including the Multicultural Veterinary Medical Association (past president and founding board member), Veterinary Virtual Care Association (Board of Directors), American Veterinary Medical Association’s Animal Welfare Committee, Arizona Veterinary Medical Association (Board of Directors), and AVMA’s Council on Education (site visitor). Dr. Tran and her dog Marley are a registered pet therapy team with Pet Partners.
Esther Lam is a veterinary student at the University of Minnesota, class of 2025 and serves on the board of the University of Minnesota vet student group SIRVS (Student Initiative for Reservation Veterinary Services). She was born and raised in Guam. Snakes are the reason why at 6 years old she knew she wanted to become a veterinarian.
Dr. Serena Nayee is a Medical Director at Vet Check Pet Urgent Care Center in Carmel, Indiana, and a 2020 graduate of the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine. After graduating high school in Fishers, Indiana, she completed her Bachelor of Science in Microbiology at Ohio State University, before heading to veterinary school. Serena’s interests in the veterinary profession are focused on urgent care medicine and development of accessible clinical healthcare and health policy to diversify the veterinary field, with a commitment to the value of One Health. In 2020 she founded Chapter VIII: Veterinary Inclusion and Intersectionality Initiative, to empower underrepresented groups within veterinary medicine by way of advocacy, accessibility, and art.
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About this series:
In recognition of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month, CARE will be hosting a series of open discussions, sharing resources and offering a invitation to do some new thinking during the month of May.
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