Meet Our Team
Our staff — and volunteers! — are the heartbeat of the organization.
Management Team
Executive Director
Sarah
(she/her)
Director of Shelter Operations
Abby
(she/her)
Business Operations Manager
Brittany
(she/her)
Medical Director
Dianne
(she/her)
Volunteer & Behavior Programs Manager
Nancy
(she/her)
Development & Communications Director
Shanda
(she/her)
Questions or concerns that require leadership attention? You may contact our Executive Director directly at [email protected].
Staff photos by Lamm Photography
Staff Team
Hospital/Shelter
Staff Veterinarians
Alexa
Julie
Lead Certified Veterinary Technician
Carrie
Certified Veterinary Technician
Cass
Hospital Supervisor
Summer
Hospital Support Associate
Simon
Veterinary Assistants
Aaron
Caitlin
Callista
Dania
Eva
Jessica
Reina
Surgery & Medical Technician
Emma
Admissions Associate
Liv
Admissions Associate & Foster Assistant
Sammy
Shelter Supervisor
Kelly
Shelter Associates
Bee
Caroline
Gloria
Gray
Mari
Mike
Nandi
Rachel
Shelter Feeding Associate & Facilities
Kelsie
Administrative & Community Support
Admissions & Community Support Coordinator
Anna
Admissions & Foster Program Supervisor
Jac
Communications Assistant
Mia
Data Entry Assistant
Dan
Development & Grants Officer
Allison
Executive Office Administrator
Mark
Human Resources Assistant
Stephanie
Volunteer Programs Coordinator
Teri
Board of Directors
To contact the Board directly, please send an email to [email protected].
Officers
President
Claire Michie
Assistant Vice President, Alumni and Community Engagement, Portland State University Foundation
Past President
Gwyn McAlpine
Director of Knowledge Management Services – Perkins Coie
Vice President
Lynn Healy, DVM
Veterinarian – Cat Care Professionals
Secretary
Christina Kraus
HR Director, Employment Services – Portland State University
Treasurer
Jennifer Biegel
Assurance Associate – Talbot Korvola & Warwick, LLP
Directors
Dana Brown
Consultant – Dana L. Brown Consulting
Monika A. Davare, Ph.D.
Associate Vice President for Basic Research – Oregon Health & Science University
Beatrice Roger
Attorney – Oregon Health Justice Center
John Silvey
Semi-Retired – Member at The Silvey Company
August White
Palliative Care Social Worker – Providence Health Systems
Jessica Youngman
Senior Director, National Ancillary Products, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan