Katia Major is the VETS Partnership, Senior Program Manager for Veterinarians Without Borders North America/Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Amérique du Nord.
Katia has lived, worked, and volunteered internationally for over 20 years. Much of her career has focused on supporting and collaborating with volunteers, as well as developing partnerships in Canada, the UK, Africa, and Asia. A firm believer in open communication, Katia approaches her work with compassion, curiosity, and cultural awareness. Having worked with local and international NGOs, Katia believes that empowering young people and taking better care of our environment will lead to a better quality of life for everyone.
While living in India for six years, Katia trained as a yoga instructor for adults, families, and children. Yoga is part of her daily routine and you will always find a mat in her suitcase!
As we mark the International Day of Biological Diversity on May 22nd, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the links between human, animal, and environmental health. In this article, VWB/VSF Board Member, Dr. Anna MacKay (DVM, MSc) discusses climate change, zoonoses, and the critical need for biodiversity.
Register now for our upcoming, one-hour live webinar to be held on June 5th, World Environment Day, to explore how rural communities are adapting to climate change impacts through One Health approaches.
San Davy's inspiring transformation from labor migrant to community leader underscores the importance of targeted support, like AGROW in Cambodia, for women in rural economies.
