Sarah Lem is a Board member with Veterinarians Without Borders North America/Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Amérique du Nord U.S.
Sarah holds over 17 years of experience in financial services at global investment banks. She began her career at Goldman Sachs before spending the last 15 years at RBC, where she currently leads US distribution of Equity Derivative solutions. Alongside her professional career, Sarah has dedicated 15 years to volunteering at her local animal shelter, providing essential care, exercise, and support for homeless pets.
As a board member at Veterinarians Without Borders North America (VWB), Sarah hopes to make a broader impact by leveraging her financial services expertise, network, and strategic insight to support sustainable solutions for global animal health. Whether through time, resources, or innovative ideas, she is committed to contributing in meaningful ways to advance VWB’s mission and create lasting change for animals and the communities that care for them.
A lifelong animal lover, Sarah dreamed of having a dog since childhood. That dream became a reality in college when she welcomed Truffles into her life—a companion who profoundly shaped her journey and inspires her passion for helping animals in need.
In Ghana’s Upper East Region, women Community Animal Health Workers (CAHWs) are transforming animal care and community health. Through VWB’s VETS program, they’re improving livestock management, advancing gender equality, and building resilient One Health systems from the ground up.
Join Veterinarians Without Borders for our virtual 20th Anniversary celebration — 20 Years of Impact: A Celebration of Our Volunteers & VWB in Action. Reflect on two decades of One Health impact and connect with the people shaping a healthier world for animals, people, and the planet.
This field report from Laos shares insights from VWB’s Senior Program Officer, Megan Sylka, highlighting how the VETS program, in partnership with CARE Laos, is empowering women, improving animal health, and helping farming communities build climate resilience through sustainable agriculture and One Health practices.
