Rebeckah Piotrowski is the Senior Director of Philanthropy with Veterinarians Without Borders North America/Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Amérique du Nord.
Rebeckah joined Veterinarians Without Borders North America/Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Amérique du Nord (VWB/VSF) in March 2024, bringing over 15 years of expertise in international development and humanitarian programming. As a seasoned leader and fundraiser in the nonprofit sector, she has lived and worked in Cambodia, Nigeria, Pakistan, South Sudan, Ethiopia, and Uganda.
In her previous role as Senior Director of Corporate and Foundation Partnerships at The Global FoodBanking Network (GFN), Rebeckah excelled in relationship building and resource mobilization, driving initiatives to strengthen food banks worldwide. Prior to GFN, she held leadership positions at City Harvest, Action Against Hunger (ACF), and Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), contributing to impactful humanitarian operations globally.
Rebeckah holds a Bachelor of Science in International Relations from Seton Hall University and an Executive Master of Public Administration from New York University. Her strategic approach and diverse background empower her to drive impactful partnerships and initiatives aimed at building a healthier world, integrating solutions that prioritize the health of animals, people, and the environment.
This article explores the persistent threat of anthrax and the critical need for community-led surveillance in preventing zoonotic outbreaks. It highlights how VWB’s One Health approach—through the COHERS program, CAHW training, and gender-responsive outreach—strengthens local capacity to detect and manage neglected diseases, protecting both human and animal health in vulnerable communities.
#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.
