Demi Abidogun is on the Board of Directors with Veterinarians Without Borders North America/Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Amérique du Nord Canada.
Demi Abidogun is an accomplished finance executive born in Nigeria and raised in South Wales, UK. A Deloitte alumnus, her impressive career spans over 13 years across the UK, Southeast Europe, and Canada, with expertise in accounting, financial strategy, and governance. Currently, she serves as the Chief Financial Officer of a publicly listed company on the TSX Venture Exchange. Demi has a passion for service, having served as the accounting and finance lead for various boards, including a local church, a daycare, and the Black Entrepreneur and Businesses of Canada (BEBC) society. Her commitment to excellence and community is complemented by her love for travelling and singing in her local church choir, which bring balance and creativity to her life.
As a proud mother of two young children, aged three years and eight months, Demi is no stranger to agility and adaptability. Whether navigating boardrooms or bedtime routines, she approaches every role with dedication and grace.
#VETSVolunteerVoices aims to bring you stories of our passionate VETS program volunteers from the field. This blog was written by Guy Audet, a Business Development Advisor who supported our VETS program partner, WIPVaC-Apex, in Ghana from March to May 2025.
In Meru County, Kenya, Community One Health Champion Ann Kagwira is improving her farm’s productivity and herd health through ongoing collaboration with VETS volunteers and Meru Dairy — demonstrating how long-term support and continuous learning can drive lasting change for farmers and their communities.
As VWB’s Executive Director, Charmaine Brett, prepares to step down in September, she reflects on four years of transformative global work, celebrating milestones in animal care, community resilience, and One Health initiatives. With its bold 2025–2030 Strategic Plan, VWB remains committed to advancing its mission and recruiting new leadership to build on this momentum.
