Country: Vietnam
Position: One Health Curriculum Development Specialist
International Partner: CENPHER
Start Date: June 1, 2018
Brianne is a graduate of the University of Toronto, having completed her Bachelor of Arts and Science with a double major in World History, English Literature & Language, and a minor in Health Promotions/Wellness. More recently, Brianne completed a postgraduate in International Development, focusing on project management, monitoring and evaluation, and improving the health sector. Brianne is passionate about global health, environmental sustainability, community development, and improving access to appropriate healthcare services within Canada and internationally.
Brianne has been working with CENPHER in Hanoi, Vietnam, developing a One Health curriculum manual for lecturers and students in the Masters of Public Health - One Health program, researching food contamination, designing an indicator framework, and implementing an observational case study on buyer/seller relationships in traditional markets.
#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.
As VWB’s Executive Director, Charmaine Brett, prepares to step down in September, she reflects on four years of transformative global work, celebrating milestones in animal care, community resilience, and One Health initiatives. With its bold 2025–2030 Strategic Plan, VWB remains committed to advancing its mission and recruiting new leadership to build on this momentum.
