We are accountable to a volunteer board of directors. The Board focuses on policy and governance, setting goals and strategies for the organization, and monitoring its performance. They provide independent and objective oversight of our operations, ensuring our best long-term interests. Please see our Governance page to learn more about our board of directors.
We are led across our organizations on a day to day basis by a committed team of staff at multiple levels throughout our organization, across different functional area’s. Below is a short list of some of our many individuals who ensure that our mission is moving forward each and every day.
Dr. Karen Ward, DVM
Chief Veterinary Officer
Phil Nichols, CAWA, RVTChief Operations Officer
Tegan Buckingham, CFRE, MSADirector, Integrated Marketing and Development
Carol Boulding, CHRLDirector, Human Resources
Catherine Anne MacDonaldController
Jacklyn Ellis, MRes, PhD, CAAB, CSB-CDirector, Behaviour
Greg RatelleSenior Development Officer, Annual Fund
As an organization, we are working to overcome many challenges standing in the way of a more humane community. In order to best combat the issues and improve the lives of animals we take a multi-disciplinary approach to ensure we are moving our mission forward. Below you will meet our leaders who are dedicated to achieving this mission and leading our team of volunteers, foster parents and staff forward.
Larisa Nagelberg, PMP – Division Manager, Community Sheltering and Animal Transport
Lindsay Korotki, RVT – Assistant Manager, Community Sheltering and Animal Transport
Dillon Dodson, MSW – Senior Manager, Social Work
Azeem Haider – Senior Manager, ITMathew Casullo – Manager, FacilitiesJose Rodriguez – Manager, Procurement and Logistics
Greg Ratelle – Senior Development Officer, Annual Fund
Alisha Uglow – Manager, Annual Fund Office
Jessica Harwood – Manager, Marketing and Communications
Lucas Solowey – Coordinator, Public Relations
Jonathan Chan – Development Officer, Direct Response Fundraising
Gwynn – Development Officer, Grants and Foundations
Candice McCavitt, CFRE – Development Officer, Monthly Giving
Lauryn Weinberger – Development Officer, Signature Events and Gaming
Chris Buchner – Manager, Volunteer Services
Shubham Maini – DEI Coordinator
Sam Jones, RVT – Division Manager, Public Programs & Services
Neil Reilly – Program Manager, Supply, Support and Retail
Beverley McKee – Program Manager; Pet Parent Support Network and Public Training Services
Jessica Tartaglia, CPDT-KA – Assistant Manager, Public Training Services
Lauralee Dorst, RVT – Division Manager, Public Veterinary ServicesAlison Campbell, RVT – Assistant Manager, Public Veterinary Services
Linda Jacobson, BVSc, MMedVet(Med), PhD – Senior Manager, Shelter Medicine Advancement
Melissa Shupak, CSB-D, CPFT-KA – Division Manager, Shelter Programs
Lauren McIntyre, RVT, BScH – Service Manager, Shelter Veterinary Care
Rachel Fortin, RVT – Assistant Manager, Shelter Veterinary Care
Jessica Osborne – Assistant Manager, Admissions and Rehoming
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