Current Professional Activities

• Assistant Professor, Clinical Studies Department, Ontario Veterinary College, 2023-present
• Pet Recipe Designers, 2017-present
• Sit, Stay, Speak Nutrition, LLC, 2009-present

Past Professional Activities

• Assistant Professor, Clinical Studies Department, Ontario Veterinary College, 2018-2020
• Former Assistant Dean for Student Programs and Small Animal Clinical Nutritionist, Michigan State University, 1999-2016
• Research and Development at Ralston Purina Company, 1994-1999

Marital Status

• Married to Larry Stump, artist extraordinaire and recipient of the 2017 Guinness World Record for the world's largest tune-able ukulele.

Children

• Two adult sons making their way in the world! Joe lives and works in Germany, while Reuben is a jazz musician based in Chicago.

Hobbies

• Reading non-fiction and fiction for new knowledge and escape-like pleasure
• Camping in northern Michigan and exploring southwestern Ontario
• Spending time with siblings and cousins (and food)
• Enjoying live music, theater, museums, and art/craft shows

Favorite Quote

• "All good things come to those who wait."

What I like most about VIN

• The ability to tap into the incredible exchange of knowledge and expertise that occurs on the Boards!