PLATTEVILLE - The University of Wisconsin-Platteville will recognize four outstanding UWP alumni during a recognition luncheon on commencement day, Saturday, Dec. 12. The Outstanding Alumni award recognizes UWP alumni who have gained excellent professional accomplishment since their graduation in the last 15 years.
Kim Pokorny earned her high school diploma at Monroe High School. She earned credits at UW-Rock County and started her education at UWP in the fall of 1990. At UWP, Pokorny was active with the Pioneer Dairy Club and competed with the dairy judging team. She assisted with the promotion of the School of Agriculture and with student recruitment as an Agri-Ambassador. Pokorny earned two degrees from UWP, a bachelor's in animal science in 1994 and a master's in agricultural industries in 1995.
Pokorny is the executive director of the Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association, a position she has held since 2008. Pokorny's responsibilities include managing the WVMA government and regulatory agency affairs, serving as liaison with the local veterinary association, American Veterinary Medical Association, and School of Veterinary Medicine at UW-Madison, managing office staff and working with a volunteer board. Pokorny currently resides in Waupun.
Kim Pokorny earned her high school diploma at Monroe High School. She earned credits at UW-Rock County and started her education at UWP in the fall of 1990. At UWP, Pokorny was active with the Pioneer Dairy Club and competed with the dairy judging team. She assisted with the promotion of the School of Agriculture and with student recruitment as an Agri-Ambassador. Pokorny earned two degrees from UWP, a bachelor's in animal science in 1994 and a master's in agricultural industries in 1995.
Pokorny is the executive director of the Wisconsin Veterinary Medical Association, a position she has held since 2008. Pokorny's responsibilities include managing the WVMA government and regulatory agency affairs, serving as liaison with the local veterinary association, American Veterinary Medical Association, and School of Veterinary Medicine at UW-Madison, managing office staff and working with a volunteer board. Pokorny currently resides in Waupun.
