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Kate Sheffield Freeman,
class of 2008, North Carolina State University
Ms. Freeman would like to become a leader in the field of aquatic medicine.
In pursuit of this goal, she has completed specialized coursework and
volunteered with numerous animal community and conservation service
organizations. Along with active participation outside of veterinary school,
Ms. Freeman serves as a leader for many student clubs. The AWVF scholarship
for Ms. Freeman was financed by Fort Dodge Animal Health.
L. Tiffany Reed,
class of 2008, University of Georgia
As student who has taken ownership of the AVMA directive, One Medicine, Ms.
Reed will pursue anatomic pathology in order to improve diagnostics and
public health for veterinary and human medicine. In matters of public
policy, she worked in the AVMA Governmental Relations Division to lobby for
more funding to help animals during emergency evacuation procedures. Ms.
Reed serves as President of SCAVMA and participated in the Cornell
Leadership Program for Veterinary Students. Boehringer-Ingelheim Vetmedica
provided the funds for Ms. Reed's AWVF scholarship.
Gwendolen Reyes-Illg,
class of 2008, University of Florida
A veterinary student and an animal rights activist, Ms. Reyes-Illg transfers
her beliefs and convictions into positive and constructive action. For
example, as Willed Body Volunteer Coordinator, she secured a fellowship and
worked with faculty members to obtain anatomy cadavers from terminally ill
equids euthanized for humane or medical reasons. Ms. Reyes-Illg is also self
employed as a licensed massage therapist. Amber Whitehurst from Nutramax
Labs presented the AWVF scholarship to Ms. Reyes-Illg on May 7, 2007.
Laura Stokes-Greene, class of 2008, The Ohio State University
As President of her class, Ms. Stokes-Greene resolves conflicts and acts
as a diplomatic liaison between students and administration. She has
participated in a number of research projects and externships including
work with rhinoceros. Ms. Stokes-Greene would like to pursue additional
training with equine and perhaps endangered species. On June 9, 2007,
Dr. Jack Walkenhorst from VCA Animal Hospitals and the VCA student
representative, Cassie Kartz presented Ms. Stokes-Green her AWVF
scholarship.
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