September 01, 2020
Stone takes CE position with AVMA

Deborah Stone, PhD, joined the AVMA this June as an assistant director for continuing education.
Previously, Dr. Stone was a digital education contractor for the AVMA from July 2018 to May 2020, overseeing the development of the AVMA Axon online CE platform.
Dr. Stone has worked in the veterinary profession for more than three decades, including as a practice manager, adviser, and analyst; as a CE program manager for the Veterinary Meeting & Expo, the flagship conference of the North American Veterinary Community; and as an editor for various veterinary publications.
“All of these experiences have prepared me for this role as the assistant director for continuing education,” Dr. Stone said. “I look forward to working with my education development team and continuing to bring a diversity of learning opportunities to AVMA members as well as other veterinary professionals.”
Dr. Stone received her doctorate from Our Lady of the Lake University School of Business and Leadership in 2015. Additionally, she earned an MBA from St. Edwards University and holds certifications as a veterinary practice manager, as an emotional and social competency inventory administrator, and in diversity and inclusion.