Sharon Nicholson is the Individual Giving Manager with Veterinarians Without Borders North America/Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Amérique du Nord.
Sharon joined Veterinarians Without Borders North America/Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Amérique du Nord (VWB/VSF) in April 2024. Sharon has over 17 years experience working in the non-profit industry fundraising for animal welfare and health charities. Dedicated to raising funds for animals, people and the planet, Sharon cares about making a positive impact in today's world and encouraging others to help make a difference. Her breadth of experience includes individual giving, multi-channel acquisition, digital fundraising, and stewardship.
Sharon holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Film Studies from Brock University and a Postgraduate Diploma in Arts Administration and Cultural Management from Humber College.
Written by Janine Mitchell, Executive Director of VWB, in recognition of One Health Day (November 3), this article draws on the FAO Global Conference for Actions on One Health in Agrifood Systems and the VSF International General Assembly to explore what it takes to turn One Health commitments into action—from building equitable partnerships and strengthening collaboration to ensuring practical systems and accountability.
On September 30, VWB joins Canadians in marking the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day. We reflect on the importance of listening, learning, and respectful relationships in our work alongside Indigenous communities in northern Canada, and share resources for continued learning.
Watch a replay of our World Rabies Day 2026 webinar, which brought together perspectives from Alaska, Ukraine, and Laos to explore why rabies persists despite being preventable — and what stronger access, local capacity, coordination, and resilient animal and human health systems can contribute to progress toward ending human deaths from dog-mediated rabies by 2030.
