Beckie is a Registered Veterinary Technician living in Southport, NC. She became a registered technician in 2007. In 2015, she returned to school to complete her bachelor’s & master’s degrees in public administration with a focus on nonprofit management. She has enjoyed a diverse career in small animals, large animals, mixed practices, management, private consulting, and academia. She speaks internationally on personal development and practice management topics and has been published in multiple professional journals on various topics. When possible, Beckie deploys with the ASPCA Disaster Recover Team, Animal Balance Spay Neuter services for underserved communities, and other veterinary service organizations dedicated to reducing the stray pet population. Beckie is currently the President-Elect for the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America and serves on the Board of Directors for the Collaborative Care Coalition. She has formerly served on the Board of Directors for her state technician association and the Society for Veterinary Medical Ethics. Beckie is proud to be a founder of the Veterinary Industry Giving Tree, a 501 c3 created to provide holiday assistance for veterinary professionals and their families. She is co-host of the Veterinary Viewfinder Podcast.