Resides in: Colorado
Present Position: Faculty, Colorado State University; Equine radiologist, Inside Information Radiology
Practice Type: Equine Radiology – Private Practice and Academia
School and Year of Graduation: Colorado State University, 2006
AAEP Service:
Member since 2002
Scientific Review & Editorial Committee (2025-2028)
Member Engagement Committee (2022-2025)
Scientific Review & Editorial Committee (2019-2021)
Educational Programs Committee (2017-2021)
I routinely present submitted and invited papers at the annual meeting as well as being an educator in multiple other educational programs throughout the years including 360 courses, Focus meetings, resort symposium and XP.
Professional life/Community and professional volunteer service:
American College of Veterinary Radiology:
2024-present: Head of ACVR-EDI digital learning program
2019-2022: Head of ACVR-EDI exam committee
2019-2021: President ACVR-Equine Diagnostic Imaging
2018-2019: ACVR Executive Council Elected Member
2016-2018: Head of the organizational committee for a Recognized Veterinary Specialty in Equine Diagnostic Imaging
2014-2015: Large Animal Diagnostic Imaging Society: President-Elect
2016-2018: Large Animal Diagnostic Imaging Society: President
2015-2016: Head of the LADIS Education and Program Committee
2013-2015: LADIS Case of the Month Coordinator
2014: ACVR Website Advisory Committee
Outreach outside of veterinary medicine:
Active parent volunteer at Harris Bilingual Elementary School, Fort Collins, CO, and Winter Park Competition Center
Q: Why do you want to serve on the board?
I have had the privilege of being part of the AAEP in many facets and to observe many of the inner workings of the AAEP that much of the membership never sees or recognizes—there is so much that goes on to make this a successful and effective organization. In a time when it often feels that we lack agency or the ability to effect change in many aspects of our world, involvement in AAEP is one tangible way to make a direct impact to something that is meaningful and important. In particular, I feel strongly about fostering the connections made among the members at both professional and personal levels through education and service. I have been horse crazy for as long as I can remember, and I love how this beloved animal can bring unity and passion to people from so many backgrounds and beliefs. Through the AAEP, we as equine veterinarians are united by our devotion to horses, their people and equestrian ways of life. It is through our collective cooperation and dedication that we are enabled to take on the many challenges our profession faces.
Q: What attributes would you bring to the board?
I have long time involvement and demonstration of dedication to the AAEP and its goals for supporting the profession and the horse. Additionally, I was a founding member and president of the ACVR subspecialty in equine diagnostic imaging (EDI). Forming a subspecialty is a substantial amount of work, and through this time I was able to successfully interface with multiple people of differing viewpoints to achieve our goals in a timely manner. It could be taxing to get everything done efficiently, but we were successful and through that have built a very collegial and friendly group of professionals. I believe that I am approachable and open to discussion and feedback from others. My role in a support service at CSU involves collaboration with multiple services, and my goal for my interactions with my colleagues is to learn, discuss, provide them the service that they need at a high level of excellence and doing our best to have fun while we do it.
