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Megan Sylka

Chickens on a farm

Megan Sylka is a Senior Program Officer at Veterinarians Without Borders North America/Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Amérique du Nord.

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Megan Sylka

Senior Program Officer

Megan joined Veterinarians Without Borders North America/Vétérinaires Sans Frontières Amérique du Nord (VWB/VSF) in February 2023. Prior to joining the VWB/VSF team, Megan spent the last six years working in international education, managing student exchange programs at Canadian post-secondary institutions. Her time working in international education allowed her to work closely and build relationships with students and partners all over the world. Megan holds a Bachelor’s of Arts in Political Science and French from Simon Fraser University. She has a passion for education, travelling, and learning about different cultures.

Megan lives on Vancouver Island and likes to spend as much time outdoors as possible. When she isn’t working, you are likely to find her surfing, camping, or hiking.

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