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Leadership

External view of CVM building

The Dean is the academic, administrative, and community leader of the college, responsible for developing the capacity of the college and moving associated programs forward in reputation, distinction and influence. The dean is expected to expand the intellectual, financial and human assets of the college, while serving as a critical member of the senior leadership team of Cornell University.

The various areas of the college are led by a team of assistant deans, associate deans, department chairs and directors who report directly to the dean. These members oversee the daily operations of their particular units and collaborate with the dean to fulfill the college's mission. 


Austin O. Hooey Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University

Dean Lorin Warnick

Lorin D. Warnick, D.V.M., Ph.D. '94, serves as the Austin O. Hooey Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University, and as professor of ambulatory and production medicine. Previously, Warnick served as associate dean for veterinary education and director of the Cornell University Hospital for Animals (CUHA).

As dean, Warnick has overseen significant advances in the college’s teaching, research and service missions since his appointment in 2016. Under his leadership, numerous notable new initiatives have launched, including the Center for Veterinary Business and Entrepreneurship, the Richard P. Riney Canine Health Center, the Duffield Institute for Animal Behavior, and the Department of Public and Ecosystem Health. He dramatically expanded the college’s commitment to diversity, inclusion and well-being through establishing the new leadership position of assistant dean for inclusion and academic excellence and the founding of the Dean’s Leaders Program. Notably, he led partnerships with the Cayuga Health System, Weill Cornell Medicine and the Tompkins County Health Department to guide Cornell University’s nationally recognized pandemic response efforts.

Warnick received his D.V.M. degree from Colorado State University and his Ph.D. in Veterinary Medicine from Cornell University. He is a Diplomate in the American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine (1995). He joined the Cornell faculty in 1996 and has had responsibilities in clinical service and teaching in the Ambulatory and Production Medicine Service as well as research in the epidemiology of zoonotic infectious diseases and the emergence of antimicrobial resistance. 

Assistant to the Dean
Tessa Brown: tb483@cornell.edu


Dean's Council

Assistant and Associate Deans

PhotoName, Position and Contact Info
Matt Braun

Matt Braun
Assistant Dean for Alumni Affairs & Development

Email: matthew.braun@cornell.edu

Assistant to the Assistant Dean
Leslie D'Arcy: ldarcy@cornell.edu
Phone: 607.253.3779
Location: S3-209 CVM Center

Paula Cohen

Paula Cohen, Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Research & Graduate Education

Email: paula.cohen@cornell.edu

Assistant to the Associate Dean
Billi Mouillesseaux
bjm263@cornell.edu
Phone: 607.253.3755
Location: S3-213 CVM Center

Francois Elvinger

François Elvinger, Dr.med.vet., Ph.D.
Associate Dean for Diagnostic Operations and Government Relations and Executive Director of the Animal Health Diagnostic Center


Assistant to the Associate Dean
Cristina Carter: cmc452@cornell.edu
Phone: 607.253.3782
Location: A3-210 AHDC

Julia Felippe

Julia Felippe, Med.Vet., M.Sc., Ph.D.'02, Diplomate ACVIM
Associate Dean for Community Engagement

Email: mbf6@cornell.edu
Location: S3-212 CVM Center

Assistant to the Associate Dean
Cathy Bucci: cmf275@cornell.edu
Phone: 607.253.3605
Location: S3-208

Marnie Fitzmaurice

Marnie FitzMaurice, D.V.M.
Assistant Dean for Veterinary Curriculum

Email: mcf32@cornell.edu

Assistant to the Director
Eileen Cunningham: emc62@cornell.edu
Phone: 607.253.3800

Susan Fubini, DVM

Susan Fubini, D.V.M.
Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs

Assistant to the Associate Dean
Megan Adams: mmf238@cornell.edu 
Phone: 607.253.3472
Location: College of Veterinary Medicine

Dave Howe

David J. Howe, M.B.A.
Associate Dean for Finance and Administration

Email: djh37@cornell.edu

Assistant to the Associate Dean
Nicole Woodhull: nw34@cornell.edu
Phone: 607.253.3773
Location: S3-212 CVM Center

Len Johnson

Len Johnson
Assistant Dean for Marketing & Communications

Email: Len.Johnson@cornell.edu

Assistant to the Assistant Dean
Eileen M. Cunningham: emc62@cornell.edu
Phone: 607.253.3800
Location: S3-219 CVM Center

Mary Beth Jordan

Mary Beth Jordan
Assistant Dean and Director of Human Resources


Email: mej4@cornell.edu
Location: S3-016 Schurman Hall

Jodi Korich

Jodi Korich, D.V.M.
Associate Dean for Education

Assistant to the Associate Dean
Charles Faison: cf499@cornell.edu
Phone: 607.253.3772
Location: S3-211 CVM Center

David Lee photo with his dog

David Lee, D.V.M., MBA
Associate Dean for External Programs

Assistant to the Associate Dean
Marisa Paradise: mjp352@cornell.edu
Phone: 607-253-3772
Location: S3-217 CVM Center

Jai Sweet

Jai Sweet, Ph.D.
Assistant Dean for Veterinary Student Services and Admissions

Email: jr27@cornell.edu
Phone: 607.253-3700

Assistant to the Assistant Dean
Jessica Bailey: jlp86@cornell.edu
Phone: 607.253.3728
Location: S2-009 CVM Center

Caroline Yancey

Caroline Yancey, D.V.M., M.P.H.
Associate Dean for International Programs

Email: cby6@cornell.edu
Phone: 607.253.3573

Assistant to the Associate Dean:
Eileen Cunningham: emc62@cornell.edu
Phone: 607-253-3800
Location: S3-215 CVM Center

 

Department Chairs

PhotoName, Position and Contact Info
Mandi de Mestre portrait

Mandi de Mestre, BVSc (hons) PhD, PGCAP, MRCVS
Director, Baker Institute for Animal Health
Department of Biomedical Sciences
Dorothy Havemeyer McConville Professor of Equine Medicine
Director, Cornell Equine

Email: amm43@cornell.edu

Dr. Deborah Fowell

Deborah Fowell, Ph.D.
Chair of Microbiology and Immunology

Email: djf273@cornell.edu 

Assistant to the Chair
Gretchen Strong: gms264@cornell.edu
Phone: 607.253.3402

Department Manager
Alexia Zobel: ac924@cornell.edu

Tim Hackett

Timothy Hackett, D.V.M.
Chair of Clinical Sciences

Email: tbh53@cornell.edu

Assistant to the Chair
Maria Hopko: msh46@cornell.edu
Phone: 607.253.3208
Location: C3-502A, Clinical Programs Center

Department Manager
Carol Merkur: cm296@cornell.edu

 

Toshi Kawate with a blue sweater.

Toshi Kawate, Ph.D.
Interim Chair of Molecular Medicine

Email: tk499@cornell.edu 

Assistant to the Chair
Wendy Sweeney: wls62@cornell.edu
Phone: 607.253.3783 
Location: C4-151 Veterinary Medical Center

Department Manager
Kevin Lyon: kal63@cornell.edu

Jessica McArt

Jessica McArt, D.V.M.'07, Ph.D.'13
Chair of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences

Email: jmcart@cornell.edu

Assistant to the Chair
Cristina Carter: cmc452@cornell.edu
Phone: 607-253-3782
Location: College of Veterinary Medicine

Department Manager
Rocky Kambo: kambo@cornell.edu

Praveen Sethupathy

Praveen Sethupathy, Ph.D.
Chair of Biomedical Sciences

Email: pr46@cornell.edu

Assistant to the Chair
Heather Muñiz: hlm85@cornell.edu
Phone: 607.253.3335
Location: T4 018 Veterinary Research Tower

Department Manager
Jane Lee: jcl54@cornell.edu

Alexander Travis

Alex Travis, V.M.D., Ph.D.
Chair of Public and Ecosystem Health

Email: ajt32@cornell.edu

Assistant to the Chair
Lisa Freeborn: lf435@cornell.edu

Phone607.253.3463
Location: S2005 Schurman Hall

 

 

Volunteer Leadership

Staff Council 

The CVM Staff Council was established in 2012 with the main objective of providing a mechanism for non-academic staff to effectively provide input to College Leadership on matters relating to the work environment.  Responsibilities include:

  • Facilitating communication between staff members and College Leadership
  • Providing a forum for staff participation in relevant and important discussions
  • Assisting in building a cohesive community, where the contributions of staff are recognized

Members

  • Scott Butler, Biomedical Sciences, Research Support - Chair
  • Heather Muniz, Biomedical Sciences, Administration - Vice Chair
  • Amy McHerron, RMSS, Special Services - Treasurer
  • Erik Holmberg, RMSS, Information Technology
  • Leslie Hopkins, Cornell University Hospital for Animals (CUHA)
  • Terri Denman, Baker Institute for Animal Health
  • John Enright, Baker Institute for Animal Health
  • Mary Moore, Animal Health Diagnostic Center (AHDC)
  • Tammi Hoover, Cornell University Hospital for Animals (CUHA)
  • Jordan Owens-Hall,  Animal Health Diagnostic Center (AHDC)
  • Nahla Minges, Educational Support Services
  • Anya Samiljan, Biomedical Sciences, Administration
  • Dean Warnick, Dean of the CVM Hospital (Ex officio)
  • Nicole Woodhull, Assistant to the Assistant Dean, RMSS (Ex officio)
  • Kate Buckley, CVM Wellness Director (Ex officio)
  • Leslie D'Arcy, Assistant to the Assistant Dean, Alumni Affairs (Ex officio)
  • David Howe, Assistant Dean for Finance and Administration (Ex officio)
  • Mary Beth Jordan, Director of CVM Human Resources (Ex officio)
  • Lauren Roberts, CVM Marketing and Communications (Ex officio)

Get Involved

  • Enjoy volunteering?  Join one of our sub-committees!  We host numerous events each year, including wellness seminars and fitness competitions!  
  • Enjoy helping new staff navigate the College?  Volunteer to be a CVM Ambassador!
  • Have questions, comments, concerns, or suggestions?  Email us at cvmstaffcouncil@cornell.edu or learn more about us on the Intranet (netid login required)

College Advisory Council

College courtyard

The College of Veterinary Medicine Advisory Council serves as an external advisory group to the dean of the college and to support the College through advice, advocacy, access and support.

2025-2026 Advisory Council Members

  • Emily Aston '11, D.V.M. '15
    • Director, Business Development, Zoetis, Flandreau, SD
  • Richard Ball - Ex Officio Member
    • Commissioner, NYS Dept of Agriculture and Markets, Schoharie, NY
  • Michele Barrett, D.V.M. '09 - Ex Officio Member, Alumni Association Executive Board
    • Medical Lead, US Cattle Technical Services - Zoetis, King Ferry, NY
  • Gigi Bruno '89, M.I.L.R. '95 - PCCW Liaison
    • Boston, MA
  • Niccole Bruno, D.V.M. '06
    • Founder, BLEND, Katy, TX
  • Michael Capel '96, D.V.M. '00
    • Perry Veterinary Clinic, Perry, NY
  • Denise Clolery
    • New York, NY
  • Lauren Davidson '95, D.V.M.
    • Animal Program Director, National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD
  • Alexandra DeLorenzo '89, D.V.M.
    • Acredale Animal Hospital, Virginia Beach, VA
  • Ann E. Dwyer, D.V.M. '83 - Vice Chair
    • Retired, Scottsville, NY
  • Luke Fallon, D.V.M. '96
    • Partner, Hagyard, Davidson, Mcgee & Associates, Lexington, KY
  • Victoria Hartman '78
    • Retired, New York, NY
  • Ann Hohenhaus, D.V.M. '85
    • Veterinarian, Animal Medical Center, New York, NY
  • Susan Hostler
    • Business Development Consultant – Biotechnology, Bradford Woods, PA
  • Sally Ann Iverson, D.V.M. '11
    • USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service, Bowie, MD
  • Richard Henry '65, D.V.M. '68
    • Retired, Dix Hills, NY
  • Joy Higa '89 - Cornell University Council Liaison
    • Chief Compliance Officer, United Healthcare, Manhattan Beach, CA
  • Joseph Kinnarney, D.V.M. '80
    • Owner, Reidsville Animal Hospital, Greensboro, NC
  • Mitchell E. Kornet '76, D.V.M. '79 - Chair
    • Owner/Veterinarian, Mid Island Animal Hospital, Hicksville, NY
  • Lila Miller '74, D.V.M. '77
    • Retired Vice President, ASPCA, New York, NY
  • Hindatu Mohammed '99, D.V.M. '07
    • Owner, Allendale Veterinary Clinic & Founder, Sankofa Veterinary Project, Austin, TX
  • Michael R. Parker
    • Parker Global Strategics, Henrico, VA
  • Willie Reed, D.V.M.
    • Dean Emeritus, Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine, West Lafayette, IN
  • Keith Richter ’78, D.V.M. ’81
    • Retired Founder, Veterinary Specialty Hospital, Kilkenny, Ireland
  • Mark Rosen
    • Retired, New York, NY
  • Linda Rossi
    • Retired, Woolford, MD
  • Cynthia M. Suprenant
    • Managing Director, Lansdowne Capital Partners, Inc., Queensbury, NY
  • R. Reed Stevens '86, D.V.M. '00
    • Owner/Veterinarian, Ellicott Small Animal Hospital, Buffalo, NY
  • Hazel Szeto, M.D. '77, Ph.D. '77
    • Chief Scientific Officer, Social Profit Network; Founder, Stealth Biotherapeutics; New York, NY
  • Meg Valnoski
    • President, Theradex Oncology, Allentown, NJ
  • A'ndrea Van Schoick '96, D.V.M.
    • Veterinary Medical Officer, FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine; Owner, Veterinary Relief Services; Washington, DC
  • Jennifer Wade
    • Los Angeles, CA
  • Tristan Weinkle '95, D.V.M. '99
    • Mobile Veterinary Medicine Practitioner, Consultant, Columbia, SC
  • Jeff Winton '80
    • Owner, Wall Street Dairy Farm and Jeff Winton Associates, Founder, Rural Minds, Mayville, NY
  • Peregrine Wolff, D.V.M. '84
    • Executive Manager, Wildlife Disease Association, Leesburg, FL
  • Gary Yarnell '74, D.V.M. '77
    • Senior Advisor to the CEO of Veterinary Practice Partners, Rye, NY

Emeritus Members

  • Paul A. Gould
    • Managing Director, Allen & Company LLC, New York, NY
  • Ann C. Harris '82, D.V.M. '83
    • Retired Owner/ Veterinarian, Rockacres Veterinary Hospital, Manlius, NY
  • Elizabeth D. Lynch '90, D.V.M. '95
    • National Program Educator, Pet Partners, Jackson, WY
  • Judy Wilpon
    • Locust Valley, NY