Patricia Maruschak is on the board of directors for Veterinarians Without Borders North America/Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Amérique du Nord Canada.
Patricia is a senior executive with extensive experience developing and implementing complex human-rights-based international projects. She has applied her strategic planning, policy development and relationship-building skills in her work with key organizations in the Canadian international development and humanitarian assistance area and possesses a deep understanding of current issues in the sector.
She is currently the Director of Engagement and Learning at Manitoba Council for International Cooperation. Patricia has also held senior positions with Canadian Lutheran World Relief and Canadian International Development Agency. She has a Master of Arts, Public Administration, and International Development, and brings to the board her extensive skills and experience working with non-profits dedicated to humanitarian assistance and international development.
In remote areas, like the far North, dog bites are more prevalent. This Dog Bite Prevention Week, we're raising awareness about how reading dog body language and improving access to veterinary care can reduce bites—and prevent the spread of diseases like rabies.
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