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Executive Leadership

Courtney Pierce

Executive Director

Annette Stricker

Director of Animal Services

Leanne Smith

Director of Clinic Operations

Erin Dodds

Director of Outreach

Sally Gowins

Director of Foster Care

Lt. Jon Wray

Animal Services Lieutenant

Our Team

Amy Byrne

Marketing Manager

Kayla Kruser

Donor Relations Manager

Jen Hinman

Animal Services Manager - Paws Animal Resource Center

Kanoa Ishimine

Animal Services Manager - Paws Animal Services Division

Dr. Lauren Keyser

Veterinarian

Dr. Carter Rushing

Veterinarian

Elijah Branch-Romero

Community Engagement Coordinator

Tucker Stone

Foster Coordinator

Caitlin Schwartz

Foster Coordinator

Valerie Sepulveda

Neighborhood Pet Support Coordinator

Ashten Ingle

Adoption Event Coordinator

Rachel Lee

Transport and Outcome Coordinator

Jess Kraft

Pets for Life Coordinator

Heaven Sanders

Community Cat Coordinator

John Williams

Account Specialist

Anton Jakovcic

Technical Projects Coordinator

Board of Directors

President
Michele Maestrean
Vice President
Jenifer Amos
Secretary
Carson Tate
Treasurer
Ashley Schley

Board Members

Barber Wilson
Pam Santiago
Reynolds Cheney
Robbie Culpepper
Mary Grace Doggett

Experience Paws Humane from Our Team Members

Transforming connections through shared stories about pets and people. Our speakers expertly address a diverse range of topics.

Executive Director

Courtney Pierce

Courtney, a seasoned animal services leader with 22 years' experience, drives Paws Humane toward excellence.

Director of Clinic Operations

Leanne Smith

Leanne's 30+ years in veterinary medicine reflect her commitment to animal welfare and the community.

Director of Outreach

Erin Dodds

With 20 years of experience, Erin is passionate about outreach and breaking barriers to pet ownership.

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