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 Operations Officer
Dr. Karen Ward, DVM Chief Veterinary Officer
Director, Behaviour
Larisa Nagelberg, PMP Director, Strategic Initiatives & Mission Advancement
Dillon Dodson, RSW, MSWDirector, Social Work
Lauralee Dorst, RVT Director, Community Animal Welfare
Melissa Shupak, CSB-D, CPDT-KA Director, Animal Sheltering
Tegan Buckingham, CFRE, MSADirector, Integrated Marketing and Development
Carol Boulding, CHRLDirector, Human Resources
Abu Nana, CPA, CMA Director, Finance
Linda Jacobson, BVSc, MMedVet(Med), PhDSenior Manager, Shelter Medicine Advancement
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.
Nathan Dube – Assistant Manager, Community Sheltering
Nathan Schwartz – Coordinator, Urgent Care
Azeem Haider – Senior Manager, ITJose Rodriguez – Manager, Procurement and Logistics
Greg Ratelle, CAWA – Senior Officer, Strategic Partnerships
Kerry Gibson – Senior Development Officer, Annual Fund
Candice McCavitt, CFRE – Officer, Major Gifts
Alisha Uglow – Manager, Development Administration
Jessica Harwood – Manager, Communications and Publications
Lucas Solowey – Manager, Public Relations
Gwynn – Development Officer, Grants and Foundations
Chris Buchner – Manager, Volunteer Services
Shubham Maini – DEI Coordinator
Beverley McKee, CDBC, CPDT-KA, Senior Manager, Public Support Services
Neil Reilly – Program Manager, Supply, Support and Retail
Alison Campbell, RVT – Clinic Manager
Lauren McIntyre, RVT, BScH – Service Manager, Shelter Veterinary Care
Rachel Fortin, RVT – Assistant Manager, Shelter Veterinary Care
Aimee Homes– Assistant Manager, Shelter Training
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