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University of Illinois SC

University of Illinois Student Chapter

Established: 2013
Chapter type:
University-based, College of Veterinary Medicine
Number of chapter members/National WDA members:
Chapter Mailing Address:
2001 S. Lincoln Ave., Urbana, IL 62802

OUR MISSION

The mission of the University of Illinois Student Chapter of the Wildlife Disease Association is to empower and provide a community for veterinary students who are interested in wildlife to learn and become involved in wildlife medicine and conservation. We strive to provide opportunities and connections within the field of wildlife disease to our members that allow them to grow as individuals in the field of veterinary medicine and research.
 
If you have any questions or comments, please reach out to wildlifediseaseassociationui@gmail.com

Social Media

Follow our social media to see what fun activities we are up to!
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2025-2026 Student Chapter Officers and Faculty Advisors

President: Madeline Brookings – mb85@illinois.edu
 
Vice-President:
Becca Chenoweth – rlc7@illinois.edu
 
Treasurer:
Rachel Lupas – rlupas2@illinois.edu
 
Secretary/Social Media Coordinator:
Katherine Raper – kraper2@illinois.edu
 
Fundraising Chair:
Jenna Camargo – jennac4@illinois.edu
 
Class of 2027 Representative:
Erika Suniga – esuniga2@illinois.edu
 
Class of 2028 Representative:
Grace Lane – gracel10@illinois.edu
 
Faculty Advisor:
D r. Matthew Allender DVM, MS, PhD, Dipl. ACZM -  mcallend@illinois.edu