The Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Association is dedicated to ensuring the vitality of the veterinary profession by promoting excellence in veterinary medicine, advancing animal health and welfare, and protecting and enhancing human health.
To be an advantageous Association
benefiting our professional veterinary
community.
Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine
Class of 2004
University of Missouri
Class of 2018
University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine
Class of 1991
District 1 includes: Clarion, Crawford, Elk, Erie, Forest, Jefferson, McKean, Mercer, Venango, and Warren Counties.
District 2 includes: Bradford, Cameron, Clinton, Columbia, Lycoming, Montour, Northumberland, Potter, Snyder, Sullivan, Tioga, and Union Counties.
District 3 includes: Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe, Pike, Susquehanna, Wayne, and Wyoming Counties.
District 4 includes: Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Lawrence, Washington, and Westmoreland Counties.
University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine
Class of 1982
Western University of Health Sciences
Class of 2012
District 5 includes: Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Centre, Clearfield, Fulton, Huntingdon, Juniata, Mifflin, and Somerset Counties.
District 6 includes: Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Perry, and York Counties.
District 7 includes: Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties.
District 8 includes: Berks, Carbon, Lehigh, Northampton, and Schuylkill Counties.
Vet Tech Institute
Class of 2009
University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine
Class of 2006
Ross University, School of Veterinary Medicine
Class of 2016
University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine
Class of 1991
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & OPERATIONS
E-mail: MLicht@PaVMA.org
Phone: 717.220.1437 ext.101
Michaelene joins PVMA with 9 years of association experience. She served as a Member Service Specialist at the Pennsylvania Medical Society and later as Financial Services Manager at the Foundation of the Pennsylvania Medical Society, where she provided bookkeeping and financial services to 30+ medical associations. She has worked as a mathematics writer and editor for over 20 years at Larson Texts in Erie, PA. In her free time, she enjoys being outdoors, especially at her favorite beach, Hilton Head Island, SC. She lives in Duncannon, Pennsylvania, with her husband, Dave. She has two fur babies, a cat Millie and a dog Penny.
DIRECTOR OF VETERINARY EDUCATION
E-mail: LSnyder@PaVMA.org
Phone: 717.220.1437 ext.102
Lindsey is an event management professional currently serving as the Director of Veterinary Education since 2022. A graduate of Lebanon Valley College (LVC) with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English Communications, begun working after graduation with Hershey Entertainment & Resorts, Inc. within the Hershey Lodge & Convention Center and the Hersheypark Sales Office. Lindsey returned to LVC as the Director of Alumni Programs and Special Events before joining the Pennsylvania Association of Area Agencies on Aging (P4A) as Event Planning Specialist. A member of Meeting Professionals International, Lindsey earned her Certified Meeting Professional credential in July 2021. Lindsey is a certified PADI open water diver, and former Ellis & Associates Lifeguard Instructor. She currently lives in Mount Joy with her husband and three weimaraners, Nala, Willow, and Heinz.
DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS
E-mail: JMarkle@PaVMA.org
Phone: 717.220.1437 ext.103
Jaime is a marketing professional with over 20 years experience in a variety of industries. She is a graduate of Kutztown University with a BFA in Communication Design. She also holds an Associate Specialized Degree in Marketing and Merchandising Management. She is married and has two pups, Ollie and Marnie, both rescue Cockapoos. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, tasting the latest microbrew and trying out new restaurants. She often donates her time and skills to help local animal shelters and rescues.
DIRECTOR OF MEMBER SERVICES & OUTREACH
E-mail: KSemuta@PaVMA.org
Phone: 717.220.1437 ext.109
Katie is a Certified Veterinary Technician from Pennsylvania and has been in the veterinary field since 2004. Most of her time has been working in general practice and orthopedics. She has a Bachelor of Science from Wilson College in Veterinary Medical Technology and an Associate in Arts degree from Harrisburg Area Community College in Business Administration. She is happily married with two wonderful kids, a son, and a daughter. Her four-legged family members are Danny, a Cesky Fousek, and Poppy, a Doodle/Australian Cattle dog mix. In her spare time, Katie enjoys volunteer coaching with her kid’s sports and spending leisure time on the river or at the beach with friends and family.
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, EDUCATION & COMMUNICATIONS
E-mail: JMyers@PaVMA.org
Phone: 717.220.1437 ext.104
Julie has a BA in Communications/Public Relations and joined PVMA in 2019. Julie attends New Beginnings Church, sings in the adult choir and helps lead the children’s choir “A Joyful Noise.” She is the Advancement Chair for Boy Scout Troop 97, is a busy dog walker/pet sitter, and supports PACK9 rescue.