CEO & President
YW August Companies
Dr. Gerelyn A. Henry, MBA, DACVP
Dr. Gerelyn A. Henry is a veterinary pathologist and business expert who most recently served as Director of the Veterinary Health Center and Full Professor in the Department of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery at the University of Missouri, College of Veterinary Medicine. She is also the President and CEO of YW August Companies, a healthcare organization dedicated to advancing veterinary medicine, the One Medicine-One Health paradigm, and accelerating global health for all world citizens and animals. She is a medical executive who advocates for the development of young doctors as leaders in veterinary medicine, for developing veterinary leaders, and for inclusion and diversity throughout the profession. As a business professional, Dr. Henry uses her education to advance leadership and business development in veterinary establishments. She has interests that include leadership development, organizational behavior, and strategic planning. As a translational medicine scientist-veterinarian, Dr. Henry has contributed to the development and safety assessment of medical devices, pharmaceutical products, and medical procedures. Dr. Henry is the former Deputy Director of the Tulane-Xavier Center of Excellence in Women’s Health, and Immunohistochemistry Section Chief of the Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) Diagnostic Laboratory. She is a former Associate Professor of Pathology, and has deep experience in toxicologic pathology with a focus on developmental, reproductive, and oncologic pathology.
Creating the Future of Veterinary Medicine Through Diversification of Practice Ownership
Thursday, September 25, 2025
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