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Student Ambassador

DaZané Cole is a current third-year dual degree DVM/MS candidate planning to pursue a combined anatomic pathology residency/ PhD program after graduation with great zeal for medicine and pathogenesis. She cares very deeply about the intricate and complicated symbiotic relationship that humans and animals share. As a life-long learner and an advocate, she is dedicated to the continued well-being and health of animals. DaZané is incredibly excited to provide resources and engage with her peers about all of the amazing opportunities Community Veterinary Partners provides!

Student Ambassador

Tess Cummings is in her third year at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine. She received her Bachelor of Science in Biology and an Equine Science Minor at Truman State University in Kirksville, Missouri. Tess externed at the Coyne Veterinary Center locations of St. John and Portage, Indiana in her first year of veterinary school, where she gained valuable hands-on experience. She is excited to serve as the Coyne Veterinary Ambassador at Illinois! Tess is a member of SAVMA, ISVMA, CVMA, and AAEP. In her free time, she enjoys riding her horse and spending time on her family’s farm.

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Amanda Gabriel is a second-year student at Virginia Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine. Originally from the Delaware beaches, Amanda discovered her passion for veterinary medicine during her undergraduate career at Washington College. Post-graduation, she nurtured her love of small animal medicine by working as a vet assistant in the Washington D.C. area for two years prior to her acceptance at VMCVM. Amanda is a dog mom of two rescued pit bulls, Annie and Chloe, one of which she adopted through the vet school's MDL teaching program last fall. In her free time, she enjoys lifting weights, exploring Blacksburg's trails with her dogs, trying new coffee shops, and cooking new recipes.

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Angela Gaggiano is part of the class of 2024 and originally from IL. Angela is interested in Small Animal Medicine. She has a five-year-old Papillion and loves to work out, read, and travel when she is not in school or in clinics.

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Madison Ketchie is a third-year student at NCSU’s CVM, focusing in small animal medicine and upon graduation, plans to work at a general practice as well as spend time working in a volunteer capacity for underserved communities. Madison has a pet hedgehog named Theo, who is two and a half years old and perpetually grumpy!

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Alex is a veterinary student at Ross University, class of 2026. Growing up, Alex was part of 4-H and FFA which started her love for animals, science, and leadership. She has been very fortunate to have worked in a veterinary clinic since graduating high school and has developed a strong interest in zoo/wildlife medicine and clinical pathology. In her spare time in St. Kitts, Alex loves exploring all the opportunities the island has to offer. She is excited to see where her time at Ross and with CVP takes her in her professional career.

Student Ambassador

Kelly Petersen is a second-year veterinary student at Lincoln Memorial University (LMU)! Prior to attending LMU, she worked in the veterinary field for about three years. She has previous experience with small animals and exotics, and although exotics hold a special place in her heart, she plans to work as a small animal general practitioner upon graduation. Kelly also Has a budding interest in internal medicine. This past summer, she worked inside a CVP hospital as a Student Colleague. When she’s not studying, you can find Kelly at one of the many gorgeous hiking trails in the Cumberland Gap National Historic Park.

Student Ambassador

Jenny Searles is a member of the Mississippi State College of Veterinary Medicine’s Class of 2025. She is a Maryland native who began pursuing her love of animals at a young age through 4-H and the Montgomery County Fair. She earned her B.S. in Biology at Bridgewater College in Virginia. While at Bridgewater, she competed on both the IHSA and IDA equestrian teams. Just before entering vet school, Jenny rescued an adorable beagle mix puppy, named Daphne. Her career interests include equine and small-animal mixed medicine. In her spare time, she enjoys hiking with Daphne, riding horses, cooking, and spending time with friends and family. She is thrilled to be the first CVP student ambassador at MSU!

Student Ambassador

Meaghan Spalla is part of the class of 2024 from the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine. Meaghan has been working at Coyne Veterinary Center - Crown Point for three years and has an interest in cardiology and integrative medicine. This past summer, she visited Honduras, participating in relief work, helping stray animals on the island of Roatan.

Student Ambassador

Grace Watson is a third-year student at Long Island University College of Veterinary Medicine. She is originally from Canandaigua, NY which is a small town in the finger lakes region of upstate NY. In 2018, Grace earned her Bachelor of Science at St. Lawrence University and in 2020 graduated with a Master of Science from North Carolina State University. Grace spends most of her free time camping and hiking with her pup, Sky. Prior to starting veterinary school, Grace worked as a veterinary assistant at Colony Park Animal Hospital, a CVP location in Durham, NC. During the summer of 2021 she had the pleasure of joining another CVP location (Franklin Lakes Animal Hospital in NJ) for the Student Colleague Program. She is very excited to be joining CVP again as LIU’s first CVP Student Ambassador.