Adrienne Maranduik

Development Coordinator

Adrienne brings over a two decades of experience working within the animal health and welfare fields. Her experience in in the nonprofit and charitable sector, with a strong background in fundraising, grant writing, donor engagement, and communications. She has worked with organizations including Pollinator Partnership Canada, Burlington Humane Society, and Humane World for Animals, supporting program development, community partnerships, and initiatives that strengthen impact.

Adrienne joined VWB in November 2025. She holds a Master of Science in Animal Behaviour and Welfare from the University of Guelph, where she studied cheetah reproductive behaviour in male coalitions. She also holds an Honours Bachelor of Science from Guelph in Animal Biology, and a Non-profit Management Associate Certificate from BCIT.

Outside of work, she enjoys hanging out with her husband and two kids, hiking, kayaking, beekeeping, gardening, and keeping backyard chickens.

Stories From Around The World

VETS Volunteer Voices: Growing Stronger Together in Cambodia

Posted Jul 9th, 2026

In this edition of #VETSVolunteerVoices, we shift perspective — from volunteer reflections to the voice of a local VETS program partner helping shape sustainable agriculture from within. Meet Sophoan Min, Country Representative of AVSF Cambodia, who has spent more than 25 years working alongside farming communities and VETS volunteers to strengthen farmer organizations, promote sustainable agriculture, and build more resilient rural livelihoods.

Where Care Begins: How Helen Klengenberg Is Helping Strengthen Animal Health in Nunavut

Posted Jul 9th, 2026

From coordinating veterinary clinics to supporting future Community Animal Health Workers, Helen Klengenberg's story highlights the importance of local leadership in strengthening animal health across Nunavut. As communities continue to build local capacity, we explore how VWB is working alongside northern partners to improve access to care.

Different Approaches, One Goal: Bringing Veterinary Care Closer

Posted Jul 8th, 2026

Access to veterinary care looks different in every community. This blog explores how mobile clinics, local veterinary partners, and Community Animal Health Workers help bring care closer to animals and families in Northern Canada, Ukraine, Senegal, and beyond.

Adrienne Maranduik