Master of Science, Colorado State University, 2014Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Louisiana State University, 2009Bachelor of Science, Colorado State University, 2005
Certifications
Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia (ACVAA)
Research Specialty
Local and regional anesthesia statistical analysis
Leesa Huffaker Retirement CelebrationMonday, February 17, 2025, 1 - 2:30pmThe Department of Clinical Sciences invites you to stop by to thank and congratulate Leesa Huffaker on 30+ years of service in the Veterinary Hospital/Department of Clinical Sciences, as she prepares to retire from CSU on February 27, 2025!
Please join us on Monday, February 17, 2025, from 1:00–2:30 PM in VTH Room A235 to celebrate this exciting milestone with her and sign her card!
Come by for laughter, celebration, and of course—cake! 🎉
February19
Balance Screenings with UCHealth Aspen ClubWednesday, February 19, 2025, 9am - 12pmBalance screenings are brought to you by UCHealth's Aspen Club, in partnership with CSU's Center for Healthy Aging.
These free screenings are performed by physical and occupational therapists, will assess your fall risk using the STEADI (Stopping Elderly Accidents, Deaths, & Injuries) Initiative tools and protocols. Balance and fall prevention strategies, programs, and resources will be shared based on your results.
Registration is required by calling the Aspen Club at 970.495.8560.
Location: CSU's Center for Healthy Aging, 151 W. Lake St., Suite 1400, Fort Collins
* For easiest access to the check-in table for balance screenings, attendees should use the west entrance of the Health and Medical Center.
* Free public parking is available beside the building in the Health and Medical Center lot.
Balance Screenings with UCHealth Aspen ClubWednesday, March 19, 2025, 9am - 12pmBalance screenings are brought to you by UCHealth's Aspen Club, in partnership with CSU's Center for Healthy Aging.
These free screenings are performed by physical and occupational therapists, will assess your fall risk using the STEADI (Stopping Elderly Accidents, Deaths, & Injuries) Initiative tools and protocols. Balance and fall prevention strategies, programs, and resources will be shared based on your results.
Registration is required by calling the Aspen Club at 970.495.8560.
Location: CSU's Center for Healthy Aging, 151 W. Lake St., Suite 1400, Fort Collins
* For easiest access to the check-in table for balance screenings, attendees should use the west entrance of the Health and Medical Center.
* Free public parking is available beside the building in the Health and Medical Center lot.
Balance Screenings with UCHealth Aspen ClubWednesday, April 16, 2025, 9am - 12pmBalance screenings are brought to you by UCHealth's Aspen Club, in partnership with CSU's Center for Healthy Aging.
These free screenings are performed by physical and occupational therapists, will assess your fall risk using the STEADI (Stopping Elderly Accidents, Deaths, & Injuries) Initiative tools and protocols. Balance and fall prevention strategies, programs, and resources will be shared based on your results.
Registration is required by calling the Aspen Club at 970.495.8560.
Location: CSU's Center for Healthy Aging, 151 W. Lake St., Suite 1400, Fort Collins
* For easiest access to the check-in table for balance screenings, attendees should use the west entrance of the Health and Medical Center.
* Free public parking is available beside the building in the Health and Medical Center lot.
Ram Talks: "How to Talk to your Doc – Health Care Communication to Get the Care you Need” – Jane Shaw & Kate SutherlandWednesday, April 23, 2025, 5 - 6:30pmBring your curiosity and energy, grab a cold one, and spend Wednesday happy hour with Ram Talks. Explore, learn, and create with CSU experts downtown at the new Fort Collins Welcome Center!
Ram Talksare a mashup of CSU expertise and active community conversation, unleashing the creative insights and eye-opening shakeup that comes from taking a fresh look at the world around us.
Drinks and Eats
Cash bar and light snacks, free N/A options provided
"How to Talk to your Doc – Health Care Communication to Get the Care you Need”
Jane Shaw– Associate Professor &Kat Sutherland– Assistant Professor
No matter what the setting, healthcare interactions are complex for everyone involved. How can you as a patient be your own best advocate to receive the care you need? This interactive workshop will equip you with four communication skills—agenda setting, open-ended inquiry, asking permission, and summary—to enhance conversations with your healthcare providers. We will define each communication skill, highlight what can be gained, and generate questions and phrases for practical use. Then we will practice the skills with engaging exercises, so you can implement them during your next healthcare visit.