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.
Phil Nichols, CAWA, RVTChief Executive Officer
Dr. Karen Ward, DVM Chief Veterinary Officer
Carol Boulding, CHRLChief People Officer
Tegan Buckingham, CFRE, MSADirector, Integrated Marketing and Development
Kirsti Clarida, RVT Director, Academic Strategy
Dillon Dodson, RSW, MSWDirector, Social Work
Lauralee Dorst, RVT, CVPM Director, Community Animal Welfare
Dr. Jacklyn Ellis, MRes, PhD, CAAB, CSB-CDirector, Behaviour
Azeem HaiderSenior Manager, IT
Dr. Linda Jacobson, BVSc, MMedVet(Med), PhDDirector, Shelter Medicine Advancement
Larisa Nagelberg, PMP Director, Strategic Initiatives & Mission Advancement
Abu Nana, CPA, CMA Director, Finance
Melissa Shupak, CSB-D, CPDT-KA Director, Animal Sheltering
Azeem Haider – Senior Manager, ITJose Rodriguez – Manager, Procurement and Logistics
Lee Nichols – Senior Major Gifts Officer, Major Gifts and Transformational Giving
Greg Ratelle, CAWA – Senior Officer, Strategic Partnerships
Kerry Gibson, CFRE – Senior Development Officer, Annual Fund
Alisha Uglow – Manager, Development Administration
Jessica Harwood – Manager, Communications and Publications
Lucas Solowey – Manager, Public Relations
Jessica Diamond – Manager, Human Resources
Chris Buchner, CVA – Manager, Volunteer Services
Shubham Maini – Coordinator, DEI
Beverley McKee, CDBC, CPDT-KA, – Deputy Senior Manager, Public Support Services
Neil Reilly – Program Manager, Supply, Support and Retail
Alison Campbell, RVT – Clinic Manager
Jessica Nichol, PhD- Senior Manager, Shelter Operations
Lindsay Korotki, RVT – Assistant Manager, Community Sheltering
Emily Gabriele, RVT – Assistant Manager, Admissions
Lauren Gallant, CPDT-KA – Manager, Shelter Care and Training
Lauren McIntyre, RVT, BScH – Service Manager, Shelter Veterinary Care
Rachel Fortin, RVT – Assistant Manager, Shelter Veterinary Care
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