Dr. Post is one of only approximately 400 board-certified veterinary oncologists in the United States. He graduated with distinction from Cornell University, received a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the University of Minnesota, and did his internship and residency in oncology at the Animal Medical Center of New York. Dr. Post became a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in 1993. During his residency, Dr. Post rotated through Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and he realized that cancers in people and pets were very similar diseases.

In 1999, Dr. Post founded Animal Cancer Foundation in memory of his grandparents Sam and Ruth Newman, “two people who cherished life and whose love, compassion and understanding of all things human and animal will always be remembered,” to harness the power of collaborative comparative oncology to bring new insights into cancer as a disease and new treatment to the clinic.

Dr. Post is currently the Chief Medical Officer of FidoCure.® He previously was co-Founder and Medical Director of The Veterinary Cancer Center in Norwalk, Connecticut, at the time one of the first practices in the United States devoted exclusively to veterinary oncology. He is the author of many scientific papers and book chapters on the topics of veterinary oncology and hematology. He also holds a Master’s degree in Environmental Management from Duke University and has served on the boards of directors of several wildlife conservation organizations.

I joined the Animal Cancer Foundation as their mission is near and dear to my heart. As a veterinary oncologist, I have fought cancer in animals for three decades. I started multiple medical oncology practices, radiation therapy practices, and performed numerous clinical trials. While in veterinary school, I started the university’s Pet Loss Support Group. The human-animal bond is paramount in so many aspects of our lives. In 2018, I developed the “c-word” and underwent extensive care. Having experienced cancer from both sides of the exam table, I have learned a tremendous amount. Some of this knowledge I put into my book Sit, Stay, Heal: What Dogs Can Teach Us About Living Well. But it is the Animal Cancer Foundation that fuels my passion, expanding help to people and animals. ACF takes the human-animal bond out one step further, as both species can aid each other in the quest for a cure.

Renee graduated from Michigan State University’s Veterinary School in 1991. Currently, she works at the Animal Medical Center in NYC. Renee mentors MSU’s Veterinary School students and is on the vet school application review committee, has structured and offered internships, and is on the Cooperman’s Scholars Committee. She lives in Montclair, NJ with her husband, son, and bossy 8-year-old female Boxer named Dusty.

Cathryn M. (Katy) Calia joined the Animal Cancer Foundation in September 2025. As a board-certified specialist in veterinary internal medicine with the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM), Katy practiced specialty medicine for 30 years prior to obtaining her law degree. Her passion is in animal welfare and legislative advocacy.

Besides owning two veterinary specialty practices, Veterinary Specialists Consulting Group, LLC and Wilmington Area Veterinary Specialists, LLP, Katy has worked with numerous general practitioners in New Jersey, providing continuing education, oVering specialty services, and assisting them in improving their medical practices.

Katy’s passion for animals continues in her legal career. She graduated from Rutgers Law School with a Criminal Justice certificate and was awarded multiple scholarships for advocacy and health law. She has worked for the Animal Legal Defense Fund in combatting puppy mills, increasing animal control practices, and helping support animal shelters. Katy is Victim-to-Verdict certified. She is a member of the International Veterinary Forensic Association and the New Jersey Bar Association’s Animal Welfare Committee. Katy founded the first Student Chapter of the Animal Legal Defense Fund and Christian Legal Fellowship at Rutgers Law School Newark. She looks forward to her service on the Board of the Animal Cancer Foundation, advocating for animals and pet owners, increasing awareness of the need for continuing research in veterinary oncology, and in supporting the Animal Cancer Foundation in all of its endeavors.

Karen joined the Animal Cancer Foundation in the fall of 2023. Throughout her career she has devoted herself to the Animal Health industry. Karen served as Director of Veterinary Sales at Blue Buffalo Co and Veterinary Customer Team Leader at the Iams Company. Karen graduated from Iowa State University with a BS in Animal Science and later earned a Masters Certificate in Leadership from the University of Dayton. Karen has been in love with her 6 Bernese Mountain Dogs most of her adult life and joined the ACF board to help raise awareness and funding to support cancer research. In her free time she enjoys sailing, snow skiing, gardening and sampling wines from around over the world.

Dr. Stone is a double alumna of The Ohio State University having a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. She has worked in several areas of veterinary medicine to include clinical practice, industry, and academics. Currently she is the Assistant Dean for Institutional Advancement and Chief Advancement Officer at the Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine where she oversees the college advancement model, driving strategic direction for alumni engagement, communications/marketing, continuing education, and fundraising. Dr. Stone also works closely with college leadership to build state legislative relationships and corporate partnerships.

Dr. Stone has been active in organized veterinary medicine and currently serves on the executive board for the Ohio Veterinary Medical Association and represents Ohio as a delegate on the American Veterinary Medical Association house of delegates. Dr. Stone is an avid Ohio State Buckeye fan and enjoys wine tasting, reading, and playing squash.

Aman Verma joined the Board of Animal Cancer Foundation as Treasurer in 2025. He is the founder of Verma Tax and Accounting Solutions, a firm providing specialized accounting and compliance services to small businesses and nonprofit organizations. Aman brings extensive financial management and operational expertise to the Foundation, with a focus on fiscal integrity and strategic resource allocation.

In addition to his work with Animal Cancer Foundation, he serves on several nonprofit boards, offering guidance in governance, transparency, and financial sustainability. His experience in supporting mission-driven organizations helps ensure that ACF’s financial practices continue to align with its goal of advancing comparative oncology research and improving outcomes for pets and people affected by cancer.

Barbara Cohen joined Animal Cancer Foundation as Executive Director in 2010. She oversees the operations of the organization nationwide. Prior to this work, Barbara volunteered with Long Island Golden Retriever Rescue, Inc. as Vice President; responsible for reviewing veterinary care for rescued dogs for ten years, she learned a great deal about the incidence of cancer in the canine population and through that work was introduced to Animal Cancer Foundation’s President and Founder, Dr. Gerald Post. She previously taught English Language Arts 7-12 in New York State.

Barbara is an alumna of Tufts University where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Certification in the Community Health Program. She holds a Master’s of Science in Secondary Education/English from Long Island University/Post. She began her career in staffing operations at National Emergency Services, Inc., placing emergency room physicians. She has served on several not-for-profit organization boards and is currently a trustee of her local historical society and is her local village historian. She shares her home with her spouse and two rescued dogs, a poodle mix and a Golden Retriever.

Wendy Lee is the Director of Marketing at the Animal Cancer Foundation (ACF) dedicated to advancing comparative oncology research to help pets and people live longer, healthier lives.

Since joining ACF in 2016, Wendy has led transformative marketing, communications, and donor engagement initiatives that have expanded the foundation’s reach and elevated public awareness of the critical link between animal and human cancer research.

With more than two decades of marketing and communications experience, Wendy brings a unique blend of strategic insight and creative vision to her role. Before joining ACF, she held senior marketing positions with the United States Tennis Association where she spearheaded campaigns that drove engagement across diverse audiences. Wendy’s career has always been mission-driven achieving meaningful growth through brand storytelling.

Wendy holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and Management from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and an MBA in Marketing and Information Systems from Northeastern University.

She is passionate about using the power of marketing to inspire compassion, accelerate cancer research, and unite communities in the fight to “unleash a cure” for pets and people.