Chika Okafor Named President-Elect of ACVPM Epidemiology Specialty

The American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine (ACVPM) has selected Chika Okafor as the president-elect of its Epidemiology Specialty. Okafor, who currently serves as an associate professor and the director of veterinary public health at the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, will assume the leadership role within the organization’s specialized division.

Okafor manages veterinary public health initiatives at the University of Tennessee, where his work focuses on the intersection of animal health and public safety. The ACVPM Epidemiology Specialty oversees the certification and professional standards for veterinary epidemiologists, providing guidance and structure for practitioners in the field. This appointment places Okafor in a position to influence the specialty’s administrative and professional direction as he prepares to transition into the presidency.

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Date: July 29, 2026

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