Meet the Co-Founders and
Board of Directors

Our Co-Founders and Board of Directors are comprised of individuals who share a deep commitment to animal welfare, ethical leadership, and sustainable impact. Board members provide strategic guidance, governance, and oversight to ensure BCIV remains mission-driven, transparent, and positioned for long-term success. As the foundation continues to grow, our board will expand to reflect the diverse expertise needed to support our work.

Livia Myers Wieringa, DVM is a Co-Founder of BCIV and a highly experienced emergency and critical care veterinarian with nearly two decades of frontline clinical practice. She has worked extensively in high-acuity emergency hospitals across Colorado, managing complex trauma, surgical emergencies, and critical medical cases while collaborating with multidisciplinary veterinary teams. In addition to her clinical work, Livia has served as a veterinary educator, training and mentoring veterinary technicians and nurses, and is deeply committed to capacity-building within the profession. Her volunteer efforts include international veterinary work in underserved regions and participation in spay/neuter, community education, and animal rescue initiatives. As Co-Founder of BCIV, she brings clinical excellence, hands-on leadership, and a strong ethical commitment to advancing humane care, access to veterinary services,

Rita A. Myers-Wieringa, BS, MA, RN (Ret.) is a Co-Founder of BCIV and brings a lifetime commitment to compassionate care, ethical leadership, and service to vulnerable populations. With decades of experience in emergency medicine, neonatal care, and clinical education, she applies a deep understanding of trauma-informed, evidence-based practices to BCIV’s animal welfare mission. Rita’s backgroud in healthcare leadership and professional training informs the foundation’s standards for humane treatment, accountability, and responsible stewardship. As Co-Founder, she helps shape BCIV’s strategic direction, ensuring the organization remains grounded in empathy, integrity, and sustainable impact for animals and the commuities that support them.

Scott Hafeman, DVM, PhD brings extensive expertise in veterinary medicine, oncology, and animal welfare leadership to the BCIV Board of Directors. He currently serves as Medical Director at VCA Highlands Ranch Animal Hospital, where he provides clinical leadership, oversees medical standards, and mentors veterinary teams in high-volume specialty and emergency care. With advanced training in cell and molecular biology and a strong research background in canine cancer and immunotherapy, Dr. Hafeman offers valuable insight into evidence-based animal care and ethical medical decision-making. Deeply committed to improving animal health and welfare, he supports BCIV's mission through both professional leadership and long-standing community service with no-kill animal shelters.

Dee Crawford brings more than two decades of experience in financial services, enterprise technology, and operational process improvement to the BCIV Board of Directors. With a long tenure at Wells Fargo supporting complex banking systems, application enhancements, and cross-functional initiatives, she offers valuable insight into risk management, systems oversight, and organizational efficiency. Dee's ability to bridge business needs with technical execution supports BCIV's commitment to transparency, accountability, and sustainable operations. She contributes a strong service-oriented mindset and collaborative approach that strengthens the foundation's long-term effectiveness.