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Meet The Team
Our staff works hard to support our animals, fosters, volunteers & community.
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Leadership Department


Rachel Mairose, Founder & Executive Director
Drives organizational strategic vision and stakeholder relationships


Tashina Schneider, Chief of Staff
Oversees organizational operations, human resources & finance.


Carrie Openshaw,
Director of Community Engagement and Innovation
Oversees outreach efforts and builds community partnerships


Gina Larson,
Director of Business System and Strategy
Oversees building operations and volunteer programs.


Maggie Schmitz,
Director of Marketing
Oversees Marketing Department, including social media team, marketing requests, and media/PR inquiries


Emily Rohady,
Director of Vet Center
Oversees SHH Vet Center business

Jennifer Schroeder, Director of Rescue Operations
Oversees rescue and adoption processes, shelter partnerships, and surrender prevention services.


Katie Hedin, Director of Development
Oversees donor development, events, and fundraising
Rescue Operations Department

Jennifer Schroeder, Director of Rescue Operations


Kaylee Chase, Foster Animal Logistics Manager


Anitra Francis, Admissions Manager

Danielle Young, Admissions Coordinator


Summer Hedlund, General Foster Support Specialist


Jen Swanson, General Foster Support Specialist


Teri Woolard, Whelping Foster Support Specialist


Michelle McNamara, Fighter Fund Foster Support Specialist


Eileen Hill, Hospice Foster Support Specialist

Local Dog and Temperament Specialist


Teri Woolard, Neonatal Foster Support Specialist


Beth Citurs, Dog Training Coordinator

Aly Kooima, Intake Scheduling Coordinator

Kim Lieske, Intake Volunteer Coordinator


Brianne Bosanko, Image Uploader
Responsible for uploading images of animals


Debra Ingram, Image Uploader
Responsible for uploading images of animals


Jessica Standard, Image Uploader
Responsible for uploading images of animals


Beth Citurs, Owner Surrender Coordinator


Kelsey Brown, Foster Animal Vet Care Manager


Diane Daun, Scheduling Coordinator


Sarah Kroning, Records Coordinator


Lauren Miller, Lost Animal Coordinator

Jennifer Schroeder, Adoption Logistics Manager


Emily Hawk, Dog Adoption Coordinator


Emily Rohady, Cat Adoption Coordinator