Denise L. Kolivoski, MBA, was appointed as the Executive Director of the Veterinary Hope Foundation (VHF) in 2025. Denise brings over 20 years of experience in nonprofit management, leadership, and marketing. As a native of Erie, Pennsylvania, she is committed to advancing VHF’s mission by fostering mental health awareness andsupport within the veterinary profession. Her impressive track record includes leadership and development roles at organizations such as the Asbury Foundation, the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), and United Way. Her extensive experience also extends to broadcast journalism and collaboration with the private sector.