Sharon Nicholson is the Individual Giving Manager with Veterinarians Without Borders North America/Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Amérique du Nord.
Sharon joined Veterinarians Without Borders North America/Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Amérique du Nord (VWB/VSF) in April 2024. Sharon has over 17 years experience working in the non-profit industry fundraising for animal welfare and health charities. Dedicated to raising funds for animals, people and the planet, Sharon cares about making a positive impact in today's world and encouraging others to help make a difference. Her breadth of experience includes individual giving, multi-channel acquisition, digital fundraising, and stewardship.
Sharon holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Film Studies from Brock University and a Postgraduate Diploma in Arts Administration and Cultural Management from Humber College.
#VETSVolunteerVoices aims to bring you the stories of our passionate VETS program volunteers from the field. Meet Elise Tessier, an Epidemiology Advisor who spent 10 weeks in Cambodia (March–May 2025) supporting a zoonotic disease risk reduction project with our local partner, AVSF Cambodia.
#VETSVolunteerVoices brings you inspiring stories from the field, showcasing the impactful work of our dedicated VETS program volunteers. Meet Dr. Riley Bauman (DVM), an Animal Health Advisor who spent two months in Kenya (April–June 2025), working alongside smallholder dairy farmers and Meru Dairy staff to promote animal health, gender equity, and sustainable livelihoods.
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.
