Our volunteer Board of Directors are committed to safeguarding our mission to end animal cruelty.
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.
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
TreasurerCurrent Term: Jan 2025-Dec 2026Manager, 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 SecretaryCurrent Term: Jan 2025-Dec 2026Strategic 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 MemberCurrent Term: Jan 2025-Dec 2026Executive 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 MemberCurrent Term: Jan 2026-Dec 2027Community 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 MemberCurrent Term: Jan 2025-Dec 2026Xbox Integrated Marketing Manager, Microsoft
Why I fight for animals
I fight for the voiceless.
Brian Thomas-Jones
Board MemberCurrent Term: Jan 2025-Dec 2026Associate 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 MemberCurrent Term: Jan 2026-Dec 2027Vice 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.
Big Mack
Rescued: March 2025
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