Dr. Mia Cary, a 1999 graduate of the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine (Go Gators!), is a leadership consultant, speaker, and workshop facilitator specializing in leadership, communication, strategy, teamwork, innovation, energy infusion, and special projects. Her purpose is to activate others to thrive. She is the former Chief of Professional Development and Strategic Alliances for the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and Chief Innovation officer of the North American Veterinary Community (NAVC). She currently serves on the Board of Directors for Pet Peace of Mind (PPOM) and is a past president of the American Association of Industry Veterinarians (AAIV). She also serves on the board of advisors for the Veterinary Entrepreneurship Academy (VEA). Prior to her work with the AVMA, Dr. Cary held various education and leadership roles at the NAVC, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Novartis Animal Health. She resides in Greensboro, NC with her husband John, three bonus kids Dakota, Carson, and Grant, Lucy the dog, and cats Louie and Leo.