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, CHRLDirector, Human Resources
Tegan Buckingham, CFRE, MSADirector, Integrated Marketing and Development
Kirsti Clarida, RVT Director, Academic Strategy
Dillon Dodson, RSW, MSWDirector, Social Work
Lauralee Dorst, RVT 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
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
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 – 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
Daniel Assadourian – Administrative Assistant, Fundraising
Chris Buchner, CVA – 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
Neil Reilly – Manager, Rehoming and Retail
Emily Gabriele, RVT – Assistant Manager, Admissions
Lauren Gallant, CPDT-KA – Shelter Care and Training Manager
Lauren McIntyre, RVT, BScH – Service Manager, Shelter Veterinary Care
Rachel Fortin, RVT – Assistant Manager, Shelter Veterinary Care
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