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Speakers:

Craig Grossi
Author of Craig & Fred: A Marine, A Stray Dog, and How They Rescued Each Other  and Second Chances: A Marine, His Dog, and Finding Redemption.

Craig Grossi is an eight-year Marine Corps veteran, and a recipient of the Purple Heart. After returning from Afghanistan, he worked for the Defense Intelligence Agency and attended Georgetown University. He works intensively with veteran organizations, including the USA Warriors Ice Hockey Program and the Tragedy Assistance Programs for Survivors (TAPS). You can find him online at www.fredtheafghan.com.

Alexandra van der Woerdt, DVM, MS, DACVO, DECVO
Service Head of Ophthalmology

Dr. van der Woerdt is board certified by both the American and European Colleges of Veterinary Ophthalmologists. She came to AMC in 1994 and currently heads our Ophthalmology Service. Dr. van der Woerdt also serves as the director of Postgraduate Education at the Animal Medical Center. Dr. van der Woerdt has received several honors and awards, including the Clendenin J Ryan Memorial Teaching Award in 2001 and was named Veterinarian of the Year in 2006 by the New York City Veterinary Medical Association. She received the award for outstanding service to veterinary medicine from the New York City Veterinary Medical Association in 2015.

Jamie Cohen, LCSW
Veterinary Social Worker

Jamie Cohen leads AMC’s Pet Loss Support Program. She holds virtual meetings twice a month on Tuesdays from 6:15pm-8:15pm ET. Registration is required. Meetings are free and open to the public.