About Us
The Foundation’s mission is to help the local veterinary community thrive by:
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Identifying their needs and providing resources that address them;
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Increasing public awareness about those needs; and
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Creating and sustaining support strategies for them.
Board of Directors
President
Glen Wright, DVM
Director of Veterinary Technology, FAMU
Vice-President
Judy Mandrell
Doctorate in Christian Education
Host of Real Talk with Judy (95.3 FM)
Secretary/Treasurer
Cyndi Godbey
Jeffrey Bear’s Mother
Ex-Officio Directors
Scott Buchanan
Local Musician/Entrepreneur
Ralph DeMeo, J.D.
Legal Counsel and Animal Advocate
Debra Fadool, PhD
FSU Biology Honors Club Sponsor
Steve Godbey
Jeffrey Bear’s Father
Thomas Holt, DVM
Former Florida State Veterinarian
Shonda Knight
Executive Director, Community and Media Relations
Leon County Sheriff’s Office
Jeremy Matlow
Esteemed Mentor of “Jeffrey Bear”
Heather Van Liere
Animal Therapy Coordinator
TMH Animal Therapy Program