OUR BOARD
Our work is guided by a diverse board of directors bringing together respected veterinarians, passionate animal advocates, and community philanthropic leaders. This unique blend of expertise ensures Wyoming Veterinary Outreach maintains the highest standards of care while continuously adapting to meet our communities' evolving needs.
sumayah holden
WVO Board President
Practice Manager & Registered Veterinary Technician (RVT)
Sumayah's 1st love was Marine Biology, having grown up near the beach. From elementary school through her 1st year of college, that was the focus. When she got a job as a receptionist in an animal hospital at 19 years old, her focus and dream quickly became veterinary medicine. After working in the field and doing general ed in school, Sumayah was accepted into the Veterinary Technician Program at Mt. Sac, where she graduated from in 1998 and immediately sat for the "boards" and became a Registered Veterinary Technician. She practiced in Southern California for many years as an RVT and Practice Manager before visiting a friend in Wyoming and falling in love with the breathtaking beauty.
Within 3 months of that fated visit almost 15 years ago, Sumayah and her now husband Paul, moved here! They have two Golden Retrievers, Hoyt and Adeline, a cat named Wyatt (don't tell him he is a cat, though, as he truly believes he is one of the dogs), and two Green Cheek Conures, Turq and Güs.
Sumayah enjoys camping, kayaking, hiking, off-roading, Nordic and alpine skiing, snowshoeing and everything else Wyoming has to offer. She loves being in Jackson and feels it is the perfect place for her, Paul, and their furry and feathered kids.
MJ Forman
WVO Board Secretary
DVM, DACVIM (Small Animal Internal Medicine Specialist)
MJ moved to Jackson Hole with her family in 1970. She graduated from Jackson-Wilson High School and attended Colorado State University for her undergraduate degree. CSU Veterinary School followed, where MJ became a DVM in 1985. MJ ventured to the east coast for an internship in small animal medicine and surgery at a specialty hospital in Connecticut. Three additional years were spent at Tufts University Veterinary Teaching Hospital training as a small animal internal medicine resident. It is here that MJ met the love of her life, Dr. Daniel Forman. Dan & MJ returned to Jackson Hole and were married in 1991. Spring Creek Animal Hospital was born in 1992. That same year, MJ became the first board certified veterinary small animal internal medicine specialist in a three state area. MJ partially retired in 2022, but continues to provide the community with internal medicine consultations and diagnostic ultrasound through VCA Spring Creek Animal Hospital.
MJ enjoys reading, learning to cook, meditation, and loves any type of outdoor exercise, but her favorite activities include skiing, cycling and hiking. She and Dan have two adult sons, Josh and Matt. They also feel so fortunate to belong to Cruz, the most wonderful Labrador Retriever rescue!
Jodi Livingood
WVO Board Member
Pet-lover, volunteer, and enthusiast, Jodi Livingood has a lifelong passion and drive for improving the lives of animals. She grew-up in Ogden, Utah, where she worked side-by-side with her husband growing their family business into a national company. Twenty years ago, she and her family moved to Jackson, Wyoming, and quickly fell in love with this special place and community. She has a keen interest in solving life’s unsolvable mysteries but settles for being a tireless advocate for her family and the many causes she holds dear. She is a past board member of the Animal Adoption Center.
Jodi lives in Wilson, Wyoming, along the Snake River with her husband, mischievous dogs, diabolical cats, and an excess of moose, elk, deer, swans, and all things fowl.
Christy Laughery, DMV
WVO Board Member
Dr. Christie Laughery graduated from the North Carolina State University, College of Veterinary Medicine in May 1994. After practicing for 10 years in Seattle, Washington, she moved to Jackson, WY in May 2004 to be closer to her family.
After working as the “House Call Vet” for Spring Creek Animal Hospital Christie opened “Home Health for Pets” in the fall of 2005. Home Health for Pets specializes in Small Animal Veterinary House Calls and employs her philosophy that pets experience less stress and stronger bonds with their veterinarian when they are treated in their own homes. Dr. Christie is a member of American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and is licensed to practice in the states of Washington and Wyoming. She is a proud former board member at Paws of Jackson Hole.
Jenny klock
WVO Board Member
Jenny Klock is Wine Director and Business Development lead for Westside Wine and Spirits and Pearl Street Market and serves as a trusted advisor to the Jackson Hole Food and Wine Festival where she brings creativity, community focus, and deep industry expertise to everything she tackles. With experience in commercial real estate and food and beverage content marketing, she’s been successful in building strong networks in both disciplines; passionate about creating meaningful, sustainable connections in our local community. Outside of work, Jenny can be found adventuring with her husband Anson and their beloved dogs River and Remy—skiing and hiking our local hills, walking along the Snake River, and hosting friends and family in the Tetons. A life-long animal lover and advocate, she’s dedicated to supporting causes that promote health and wellness for all creatures.