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 blog shares firsthand accounts from VWB’s earthquake response in Myanmar, highlighting how local partners are delivering urgent care to people and animals alike, and demonstrating the impact of a locally led, One Health approach in the midst of a humanitarian crisis.
This article explores the critical importance of integrating animal welfare into disaster preparedness, drawing on current research, offering practical strategies, and highlighting how VWB’s One Health initiatives build resilience by strengthening animal health systems and safeguarding livelihoods before and after disasters strike.
This article explores how VWB’s goat farming and cheese-making initiative in Ukraine supported rural families in rebuilding livelihoods during conflict—highlighting sustainable agriculture, community-led training, and a replicable model for economic resilience.
