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 diverse and often underrecognized roles of veterinarians within a One Health framework, highlighting how their work in animal health, food safety, wildlife conservation, and climate adaptation strengthens communities, safeguards ecosystems, and supports global health resilience.
This article examines the vital role of veterinarians in immunization and disease prevention, highlighting how VWB’s One Health approach — through vaccination campaigns, CAHW training, and real-time disease surveillance — protects public health, supports farmer livelihoods, and strengthens animal health systems in vulnerable communities.
In remote areas, like the far North, dog bites are more prevalent. This Dog Bite Prevention Week, we're raising awareness about how reading dog body language and improving access to veterinary care can reduce bites—and prevent the spread of diseases like rabies.
