Auburn Valley Humane Society is governed by a Board of Volunteer Board Members who graciously give their time and resources.
2024 Officers and Board Members of
Auburn Valley Humane Society
Executive Board officers
Alexis Singletary, JD– Board Chairperson
Adriann Dooly– Vice Chairperson
Bob Briggs - Secretary
Chris Kim - Treasurer
Board of Directors
Don Edwards, DVM
Rick Oliveira, CPA, Past Chairperson
Miles Haney
Khristina Swanson
Maryellen Elcock
Rachel Tobias
Sam Nokes
Andrea Niemeyer
If you are interested in joining the Board of Directors, please review the AVHS Board of Director’s Membership Packet. This Packet includes:
AVHS Mission, History, and Accomplishments
AVHS Board of Director-Candidate Application Process
AVHS Board of Director Application*
AVHS Board of Directors’ Policies and Procedures
AVHS Board of Directors Duties and Responsibilities
AVHS Board of Director Code of Ethics Policy
AVHS Animal Welfare Positions
AVHS Gift Acceptance Policy
AVHS Privacy Policy
AVHS Discrimination Policy
AVHS Articles of Incorporation
AVHS Bylaws
501c3 Determination Letter
AVHS Officers and Directors Liability Policy
AVHS Board of Directors Roster
AVHS Board of Directors
Auburn Valley Humane Society Thrift Store & More Staff
Laurie Nygren – Thrift Store Assistant
Belinda Thompson – Thrift Store Assistant
Lindsey Cady – Thrift Store Assistant
Amy Dobyns – Thrift Store Assistant
Candi Kesler - Director of Retail Services/Thrift Store Manager
Northwest Spay & NEUTER CENTER Staff
Michelle Wetzler - Lead Licensed Veterinary Technician
Allyson Tucker, DVM - Veterinarian
Laura Miller, DVM - Veterinarian
Erin Donovan, DVM - Veterinarian
Jennifer Haskins - Clinic Director of Public Services
Auburn Valley Humane Society Cat Cafe Staff
April Lewis - AVHS Cat Cafe Coordinator
Sherri Duensing - AVHS Cat Cafe Manager
Auburn Valley Humane Society Shelter Staff
TBD - Shelter Lead Veterinarian
Emily Mattison – Animal Welfare Coordinator
Lalie Peto - Shelter Public Services Coordinator
Sarah Shier – Shelter Director of Public Services
Auburn Valley Humane Society Shared Staff
Emilia Duncan - Communications Coordinator
John Hasek - Maintenance Coordinator
Jeanine Riss - Volunteer Coordinator
Phoebe Leong – Special Programs Coordinator
Jess Koert - Pets for Life Coordinator
Judy Lovejoy - Finance Coordinator
Lisa Moore - Director of Human Resources
Ally Nauer – Philanthropy Assistant
Sharon LaVigne – Director of Philanthropy
Phil Morgan – President/CEO