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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