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.
Based on field insights from Senegal, this blog examines how VWB’s COHERS program is helping drive early gender-transformative change at the household level — reshaping who decides, who acts, and how families respond to risks affecting both human and animal health.
#VETSVolunteerVoices brings you stories of our passionate VETS program volunteers from the field. Meet Hiya Goyal, a Communications Advisor who spent five months in Laos (November 2025–March 2026) with our local partner, Health Poverty Action, strengthening communications and knowledge sharing while exploring how listening and storytelling can bridge gaps between policy, research, and community experience.
In many regions, the difference between a minor health issue and a serious condition comes down to whether care can be reached in time. This blog explores the practical barriers to veterinary access — from distance to disrupted systems — and what changes when care becomes available.
