Dr. Weller is a successful academic researcher, educator, and clinician with significant leadership experience. She received her doctorate of veterinary medicine from Ludwig Maximilians University in Germany and her MSc in Veterinary Education and Ph.D. from the Royal Veterinary College at the University of London in the United Kingdom. She also earned a postgraduate certificate in academic practice from King’s College in London, U.K, and is a diplomate of the American and European Colleges of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation as well as an RCVS specialist in Diagnostic Imaging. She has worked as a clinician in ambulatory and referral settings in several countries and has held several roles at the esteemed Royal Veterinary College at the University of London, culminating in the roles of associate dean for undergraduate teaching and professor, comparative imaging and biomechanics in the Department of Clinical Sciences and Services. 

She has acquired experience in the corporate world as the inaugural Director of Veterinary Education at CVS Group plc, one of the largest integrated veterinary services providers in Europe. In this role, she has developed educational and clinical training strategies for more than 7,000 employees.

Renate is an inspirational leader with a proven track record in all aspects of academic life, including research, clinical work, and teaching as well as leadership. Her collaborative approach, international experience, and focus on transdisciplinary scholarship and community connections will ensure her success as dean. Her commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion as well as reconciliation will be a hallmark of her leadership.