Leadership
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
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
| Photo | Name, Position and Contact Info |
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| Matt Braun Email: matthew.braun@cornell.edu Assistant to the Assistant Dean |
| Paula Cohen, Ph.D. Email: paula.cohen@cornell.edu Assistant to the Associate Dean |
| François Elvinger, Dr.med.vet., Ph.D.
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| Julia Felippe, Med.Vet., M.Sc., Ph.D.'02, Diplomate ACVIM Email: mbf6@cornell.edu Assistant to the Associate Dean |
| Marnie FitzMaurice, D.V.M. Email: mcf32@cornell.edu Assistant to the Director |
| Susan Fubini, D.V.M. Assistant to the Associate Dean |
| David J. Howe, M.B.A. Email: djh37@cornell.edu Assistant to the Associate Dean |
| Len Johnson Email: Len.Johnson@cornell.edu Assistant to the Assistant Dean |
| Mary Beth Jordan
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| Jodi Korich, D.V.M. Assistant to the Associate Dean |
| David Lee, D.V.M., MBA Assistant to the Associate Dean |
| Jai Sweet, Ph.D. Email: jr27@cornell.edu Assistant to the Assistant Dean |
| Caroline Yancey, D.V.M., M.P.H. Email: cby6@cornell.edu Assistant to the Associate Dean: |
Department Chairs
| Photo | Name, Position and Contact Info |
|---|---|
| Mandi de Mestre, BVSc (hons) PhD, PGCAP, MRCVS Email: amm43@cornell.edu |
| Deborah Fowell, Ph.D. Email: djf273@cornell.edu Assistant to the Chair |
| Timothy Hackett, D.V.M. Email: tbh53@cornell.edu Assistant to the Chair Department Manager |
| Toshi Kawate, Ph.D. Email: tk499@cornell.edu Assistant to the Chair Department Manager |
| Jessica McArt, D.V.M.'07, Ph.D.'13 Email: jmcart@cornell.edu Assistant to the Chair Department Manager |
| Praveen Sethupathy, Ph.D. Email: pr46@cornell.edu Assistant to the Chair Department Manager |
| Alex Travis, V.M.D., Ph.D. Email: ajt32@cornell.edu Assistant to the Chair Phone: 607.253.3463 |
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
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
