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Board of Directors

Our volunteer Board of Directors are committed to safeguarding our mission to end animal cruelty.

guiding our mission

Our Board of Directors plays a vital role in guiding our mission, strengthening our impact, and ensuring a sustainable future for the animals and community we serve. We are always looking for passionate individuals to get involved. If you’re interested in joining our board, we’d love to hear from you - please complete our board interest form here.

Meet our Board of Directors

Lola Bryan

Board Chair
Current term: Jan 2025-Dec 2026
Director of Customer & Partner Experience (Surface), Microsoft

WHY I FIGHT FOR ANIMALS:

I fight for animals because they can’t fight for themselves. Animals deserve the same love and compassion that they give unconditionally to us.

Rosalie Hallenbeck

Vice Chair
Current term: Jan 2025-Dec 2026
Business Transformation Director, Alaska Airlines

WHY I FIGHT FOR ANIMALS:

Animals give so much comfort and love everyday and they need protection from the human world.

Kate Nikolaeva

Treasurer
Current Term: Jan 2025-Dec 2026
Manager, Information Technology Collaboration & Productivity Services, Sound Transit

Favorite place at the sanctuary:

The Healing Barn and seeing the animals transition from there to their respective areas.

Brenna Taylor

Board Secretary
Current Term: Jan 2025-Dec 2026
Strategic Sourcing & Operations Leader, Starbucks

Why I fight for animals:

It is our collective responsibility to eliminate the animal cruelty created by humans. All animals deserve compassion and wellbeing.

Stacey Doran

Board Member
Current Term: Jan 2025-Dec 2026
Executive Research Recruiter, Kimberly-Clark

Why I fight for animals

Because they can't speak up for themselves. They love unconditionally and deserve to live a life free from suffering.

Jane Lockwood

Board Member
Current Term: Jan 2026-Dec 2027
Community Volunteer

Why I fight for animals:

Because I believe in the importance of the diversity of fauna and flora on our planet and because animals need human voices to help them flourish and live their best lives.

Justin Speller

Board Member
Current Term: Jan 2025-Dec 2026
Xbox Integrated Marketing Manager, Microsoft

Why I fight for animals

I fight for the voiceless.

Brian Thomas-Jones

Board Member
Current Term: Jan 2025-Dec 2026
Associate Veterinarian, Four Paws Veterinary Center

Why I fight for animals

I have dedicated my life to helping animals and the people who love them. All animals deserve respect and kindness.

Eugene Yan

Board Member
Current Term: Jan 2026-Dec 2027
Vice President, Global Finance, Yogi Tea

Why I fight for animals:

Because it is the right thing to do. It is a commitment to justice, compassion, and building a world where kindness isn't a selective privilege.