Board and Committee Members
The Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) maintains a webpage where existing board members can access resources and the requirements of their board membership. In addition, interested applicants can research board vacancies and apply for membership on a DCA board.
| CVMB Member | Appointment Date | Reappointment Date | Term Expiration Date | Position | Appointing Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maria Preciosa S. Solacito, DVM, President | August 24, 2020 | May 22, 2025 | June 1, 2028 | Licensee | Governor |
| Kristi Pawlowski, RVT, Vice President | June 23, 2023 | June 1, 2026 | Licensee | Governor | |
| Christina Bradbury, DVM | October 12, 2018 | April 21, 2023 | June 1, 2026 | Licensee | Governor |
| Patrick Espinoza | June 28, 2024 | June 1, 2026 | Public | Governor | |
| Steven Manyak, DVM | August 5, 2024 | June 1, 2027 | Licensee | Governor | |
| Evelyn Mitchell, Mayor | June 11, 2025 | June 1, 2028 | Public | Senate Rules Committee | |
| Anna Orlowski | December 22, 2025 | June 1, 2026 | June 1, 2026 (1st term) June 1, 2030 (2nd term) |
Public | Speaker of the Assembly |
| C. Mike Tomlinson, DVM | July 14, 2025 | June 1, 2029 | Licensee | Governor | |
| Marie Ussery, RVT | April 22, 2026 | June 1, 2029 | Licensee | Governor |
| MDC Member | Appointment Date | Reappointment Date | Term Expiration Date | Position | Appointing Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheryl Waterhouse, DVM, Chair | May 24, 2023 | April 15, 2026 | June 30, 2028 | Licensee | California Veterinary Medical Board |
| Kathy Bowler, Vice Chair | April 19, 2023 | April 15, 2026 | June 30, 2029 | Public | California Veterinary Medical Board |
| Jeni Goedken, DVM | June 1, 2024 | June 30, 2027 | Licensee | California Veterinary Medical Board | |
| Mark Nunez, DVM | June 1, 2024 | June 30, 2027 | Licensee | California Veterinary Medical Board | |
| Kristi Pawlowski, RVT | June 28, 2023 | June 1, 2026 | CVMB | Statutory | |
| Maria Preciosa S. Solacito, DVM | June 1, 2025 | June 1, 2028 | CVMB | Statutory | |
| Kristin Spring, RVT | April 15, 2026 | June 30, 2029 | Licensee | California Veterinary Medical Board | |
| Colleen Tansey, DVM | April 15, 2026 | June 30, 2029 | Licensee | California Veterinary Medical Board | |
| Marie Ussery, RVT | October 21, 2021 | June 1, 2024 | June 30, 2027 | Licensee | California Veterinary Medical Board |
|
WEC Member |
Appointment Date |
Reappointment Date |
Term Expiration Date |
Position |
Appointing Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Justin Johnson, Chair |
April 20, 2016 |
April 19, 2023 |
June 30, 2027 |
Public |
California Veterinary Medical Board |
|
Allan Drusys, DVM, Vice Chair |
October 10, 2019 |
April 19, 2023 |
June 30, 2027 |
Licensee |
California Veterinary Medical Board |
|
Elle Anzalone |
April 19, 2023 |
June 30, 2027 |
Public |
California Veterinary Medical Board |
|
|
Andrew Dibbern, DVM |
April 19, 2023 |
June 30, 2027 |
Licensee |
California Veterinary Medical Board |
|
|
Linda Pirie, DVM |
July 20, 2022 |
June 30, 2026 |
Licensee |
California Veterinary Medical Board |