Malia Friesen, BA, LVT, CVT

Marketing and Communications Coordinator

Malia, LVT, CVT, is responsible for managing digital content, marketing, and communications for the National Association of Veterinary Technicians in America (NAVTA) and the New Jersey Veterinary Medical Association (NJVMA). Malia began working in a private small animal clinic in 2004 as a client service coordinator and fell in love with veterinary medicine. She obtained her AAS in Veterinary Technology to become a Licensed Veterinary Technician in 2009 from Northern VA Community College and her BA in Non-Profit Studies in 2016 from George Mason University. During her studies at GMU, she began to learn and manage social media as part of her internship.

Malia is a Certified Digital Marketing Professional (CDMP) through the Digital Marketing Institute and a PCM® Digital Marketing (Professional Certified Marketer) through the American Marketing Association.