Board of Directors

Merrianne Burtch, DVM, DACVIM
Past President and Founder

Amy Boyle
President

Matt Payne
Vice President

Alyssa Plicka, CPA
Board Treasurer

Leslie Jungemann
Board Secretary

Brianna Carabba
Director

Jeff Fankhauser, DVM
Director

Hana Kong
Director

Anissa Novak
Director

Elizabeth VanCleave
Director

Staff Team

Meghan French
Executive Director

Rebecca Genauer
Marketing and Communications Manager

Sarah Marchewka
Helpline Support

Emma Sanchez, MBA, CVPM
Human Resources & Accounting

Sarah Weagle, RVT
Programs & Engagement Manager

Lorena Ferreira
Program Contractor

Grief Support Facilitators

Jen Policky
Grief Support Facilitator, in partnership with Shine a Light

Trish O’Connor
Grief Support Facilitator

Shirley Sapena
Grief Support Facilitator

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