Suzanne D’Alonzo
CAWA, Shelter Services Coordinator, The Humane Society of the United States, Gaithersburg, Maryland
Suzanne D’Alonzo has been devoted to the sheltering world for 18 years. Much of that time was spent at the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria, VA, where she wore many hats, from Kennels and Adoptions to Emergency Services and Youth Programs. Seeing a need for both enrichment and community engagement at her shelter, Suzanne devised programming that brought the two together. She now works for The HSUS, in their Shelter and Rescue Services Department, and is co-author of the Adopters Welcome manual. Her D.C. Metro Area apartment is shared with 2 cats, 2 birds, and a dog.
Suzanne D’Alonzo has been devoted to the sheltering world for 18 years. Much of that time was spent at the Animal Welfare League of Alexandria, VA, where she wore many hats, from Kennels and Adoptions to Emergency Services and Youth Programs. Seeing a need for both enrichment and community engagement at her shelter, Suzanne devised programming that brought the two together. She now works for The HSUS, in their Shelter and Rescue Services Department, and is co-author of the Adopters Welcome manual. Her D.C. Metro Area apartment is shared with 2 cats, 2 birds, and a dog.
Monica Hoff
Animal Control Officer, Village of Howard, Wisconsin
Monica Hoff serves as the Animal Control/Humane Officer for the Villages of Howard, Suamico, Bellevue, and Allouez, and the Town of Pittsfield. A native of Wisconsin, she received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminology from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls and her Master’s Degree in Education from Kent State University in Kent, Ohio. Monica served as a diving and salvage officer in the U.S. Navy and retired after 25 years. She was on active duty for 7 years and while in the Navy Reserve, she worked as an animal control/humane officer and started a farrier/horseshoeing business. Monica has worked as an Animal Control/ Humane Officer since 1990 and shares her home with a variety of critters.
Monica Hoff serves as the Animal Control/Humane Officer for the Villages of Howard, Suamico, Bellevue, and Allouez, and the Town of Pittsfield. A native of Wisconsin, she received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminology from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls and her Master’s Degree in Education from Kent State University in Kent, Ohio. Monica served as a diving and salvage officer in the U.S. Navy and retired after 25 years. She was on active duty for 7 years and while in the Navy Reserve, she worked as an animal control/humane officer and started a farrier/horseshoeing business. Monica has worked as an Animal Control/ Humane Officer since 1990 and shares her home with a variety of critters.
Mary Kirlin
Executive Director, Humane Society of Marathon County, Wausau, Wisconsin
Mary Kirlin has been the executive director of the Humane Society of Marathon County since October 2008. Previously, Mary was the manager of Lakeshore Humane Society in Manitowoc, WI and the division manager of Bay County Animal Control in Bay County, FL. She had ACO certification in Florida from 2001-2008 and was a Gulf Coast Community College class instructor in 2007. Mary has completed the National Animal Control Association’s Animal Cruelty Investigation certification and has certification in chemical capture and euthanasia by injection. She currently holds certification as a Wisconsin Humane Officer and is a board member of the Wisconsin Animal Control Association. Mary has a B.S. in commercial advertising/public relations.
Mary Kirlin has been the executive director of the Humane Society of Marathon County since October 2008. Previously, Mary was the manager of Lakeshore Humane Society in Manitowoc, WI and the division manager of Bay County Animal Control in Bay County, FL. She had ACO certification in Florida from 2001-2008 and was a Gulf Coast Community College class instructor in 2007. Mary has completed the National Animal Control Association’s Animal Cruelty Investigation certification and has certification in chemical capture and euthanasia by injection. She currently holds certification as a Wisconsin Humane Officer and is a board member of the Wisconsin Animal Control Association. Mary has a B.S. in commercial advertising/public relations.
Jill Kline
Vice President of Community Impact Programs, Wisconsin Humane Society, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Jill Kline joined the Wisconsin Humane Society’s staff in 2006. Jill oversees the Wisconsin Humane Society’s education, outreach, and legislative initiatives. In 2011, the Wisconsin Humane Society was selected by the HSUS to participate in their Pets for Life mentorship program, and Jill leads that team and work. Jill holds a Master’s degree in Public Service/Nonprofit Management and, in 2012, she received one of the United Way of Greater Milwaukee's “Philanthropic Five” awards, which recognize community leaders under 50 who give, advocate and volunteer for change in the nonprofit community.
Jill Kline joined the Wisconsin Humane Society’s staff in 2006. Jill oversees the Wisconsin Humane Society’s education, outreach, and legislative initiatives. In 2011, the Wisconsin Humane Society was selected by the HSUS to participate in their Pets for Life mentorship program, and Jill leads that team and work. Jill holds a Master’s degree in Public Service/Nonprofit Management and, in 2012, she received one of the United Way of Greater Milwaukee's “Philanthropic Five” awards, which recognize community leaders under 50 who give, advocate and volunteer for change in the nonprofit community.
Susan Krebsbach, DVM
Founder, Dane County Friends of Ferals, Oregon, Wisconsin
Dr. Krebsbach is the practice owner of Creature Counseling, a veterinary animal behavior consulting service started in 2000. In addition to her private practice, Dr. Krebsbach is a veterinary consultant for Maddie’s Fund and the Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association, a featured speaker for professional and animal rescue organizations, and the author of several articles on animal behavior and welfare. She is also the founder of the Dane County Friends of Ferals and has volunteered her services to several animal rescue organizations. For these efforts, Dr. Krebsbach has been recognized with various awards. Dr. Krebsbach is truly dedicated to enhancing the special relationship between pets and their people and advocating for the wellbeing of all animals.
Dr. Krebsbach is the practice owner of Creature Counseling, a veterinary animal behavior consulting service started in 2000. In addition to her private practice, Dr. Krebsbach is a veterinary consultant for Maddie’s Fund and the Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association, a featured speaker for professional and animal rescue organizations, and the author of several articles on animal behavior and welfare. She is also the founder of the Dane County Friends of Ferals and has volunteered her services to several animal rescue organizations. For these efforts, Dr. Krebsbach has been recognized with various awards. Dr. Krebsbach is truly dedicated to enhancing the special relationship between pets and their people and advocating for the wellbeing of all animals.
Katie Lisnik
Director of Cat Protection and Policy, The Humane Society of the United States, Portland, Maine
Katie Lisnik works as the Director of Cat Protection and Policy for The Humane Society of the United States. After attending the University of Vermont and receiving her BS in animal science with a minor in wildlife biology, Katie decided that animal welfare was her true calling. She received her MS in Animals and Public Policy from the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University. Her past experience includes work as an animal control officer, a zookeeper, and as program coordinator for a large Maine shelter. She also served as Maine State Director for The HSUS from April 2007 to December 2011. Katie’s current priorities include community cat protection, cat adoption initiatives, increasing the profile of cats in our communities, and serving as president of the New England Federation of Humane Societies and as an advisor to the Maine Federation of Humane Societies.
Katie Lisnik works as the Director of Cat Protection and Policy for The Humane Society of the United States. After attending the University of Vermont and receiving her BS in animal science with a minor in wildlife biology, Katie decided that animal welfare was her true calling. She received her MS in Animals and Public Policy from the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University. Her past experience includes work as an animal control officer, a zookeeper, and as program coordinator for a large Maine shelter. She also served as Maine State Director for The HSUS from April 2007 to December 2011. Katie’s current priorities include community cat protection, cat adoption initiatives, increasing the profile of cats in our communities, and serving as president of the New England Federation of Humane Societies and as an advisor to the Maine Federation of Humane Societies.
Karen Little
CEO, Alley Cat Advocates, Louisville, Kentucky
Karen and her husband founded Alley Cat Advocates in 1999. They have successfully advocated for lifesaving changes to both the local ordinance and for the care of sheltered community cats. The organization is responsible for altering over 30,000 community cats in the Louisville metropolitan area.
Karen and her husband founded Alley Cat Advocates in 1999. They have successfully advocated for lifesaving changes to both the local ordinance and for the care of sheltered community cats. The organization is responsible for altering over 30,000 community cats in the Louisville metropolitan area.
Sandra Newbury, DVM
Director, University of Wisconsin Shelter Medicine Program, Department of Medical Sciences, University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine, Madison, Wisconsin
Dr. Newbury is the new director of the University of Wisconsin Shelter Medicine program in Madison, WI and Assistant Professor of Shelter Medicine in the School of Veterinary Medicine - Department of Medical Sciences. Dr. Newbury helped to build the Koret Shelter Medicine Program at the University of California, Davis from 2006 -2014. Dr. Newbury served 6 years on the Board of Directors of the Association of Shelter Veterinarians and was the Chair of the Shelter Standards Task Force. Dr. Newbury “saves lives and stomps out disease!” by focusing on partnerships between shelters, veterinarians and the community to decrease shelter intake and improve health, welfare and positive outcomes for homeless animals. Her academic work has focused on clinical studies in infectious disease, immunology, and population medicine to improve understanding of shelter animal health, disease response and animal welfare. Dr. Newbury travels throughout the year working with shelters and communities of all kinds across the US, and in Canada, Europe and Australia. Dr. Newbury and her son share their home in Madison with several, minimally compliant and beloved pets.
Dr. Newbury is the new director of the University of Wisconsin Shelter Medicine program in Madison, WI and Assistant Professor of Shelter Medicine in the School of Veterinary Medicine - Department of Medical Sciences. Dr. Newbury helped to build the Koret Shelter Medicine Program at the University of California, Davis from 2006 -2014. Dr. Newbury served 6 years on the Board of Directors of the Association of Shelter Veterinarians and was the Chair of the Shelter Standards Task Force. Dr. Newbury “saves lives and stomps out disease!” by focusing on partnerships between shelters, veterinarians and the community to decrease shelter intake and improve health, welfare and positive outcomes for homeless animals. Her academic work has focused on clinical studies in infectious disease, immunology, and population medicine to improve understanding of shelter animal health, disease response and animal welfare. Dr. Newbury travels throughout the year working with shelters and communities of all kinds across the US, and in Canada, Europe and Australia. Dr. Newbury and her son share their home in Madison with several, minimally compliant and beloved pets.
Vicki Prey
Outagamie County Humane Officer/ Community Services Coordinator, Fox Valley Humane Association, Greenville, Wisconsin
Vicki Prey has worked in the animal care and control field since 2005. She has served as the Town of Greenville, WI Town Constable (in charge of all areas of animal control) for the past 10 years. In 2011 she became the emergency on call person for Fox Valley Humane Association assisting law enforcement in 2 counties with animal related calls. In 2014, she stepped away from a 25 year career as a lab technician to follow her true passion and entered the challenging world of animal care and control. In April 2015, new ground was broken and a partnership was formed between Fox Valley Humane Association and the Outagamie County Sheriff’s Department and Vicki was appointed by the County Sheriff as the County Humane Officer. Vicki lives with her husband of 36 years and their shelter dog, Luci, and their “foster failure” cat, Bob. She enjoys spending time at the family hunting cabin in the Wisconsin Northwoods with her husband, grown son, and their menagerie of animals.
Vicki Prey has worked in the animal care and control field since 2005. She has served as the Town of Greenville, WI Town Constable (in charge of all areas of animal control) for the past 10 years. In 2011 she became the emergency on call person for Fox Valley Humane Association assisting law enforcement in 2 counties with animal related calls. In 2014, she stepped away from a 25 year career as a lab technician to follow her true passion and entered the challenging world of animal care and control. In April 2015, new ground was broken and a partnership was formed between Fox Valley Humane Association and the Outagamie County Sheriff’s Department and Vicki was appointed by the County Sheriff as the County Humane Officer. Vicki lives with her husband of 36 years and their shelter dog, Luci, and their “foster failure” cat, Bob. She enjoys spending time at the family hunting cabin in the Wisconsin Northwoods with her husband, grown son, and their menagerie of animals.
Steph Renaud
Cat City Supervisor, PAWS (Progressive Animal Welfare Society), Seattle/Lynnwood, Washington
Steph Renaud has managed the PAWS Cat City adoption center for 5 years, adopting over 1200 cats and kittens each year into homes in the greater Seattle area. Under her leadership, the adoption rate has grown by 49% over the past 5 years. A graduate of the inaugural HSUS Cat Behavior Counselor course, she created two free courses to help cat guardians understand their cats better - "Cat Behavior 101/102: What Your Cat Wants You to Know." and will be co-presenting "Keeping Cats in Homes: The Best Defense is a Good Offense" at the 2015 HSUS Animal Care Expo. Steph has exceeded her "one per hand" rule for cats by adopting three, but has since resisted further temptation. She often catches herself slow-blinking at cats on the television.
Steph Renaud has managed the PAWS Cat City adoption center for 5 years, adopting over 1200 cats and kittens each year into homes in the greater Seattle area. Under her leadership, the adoption rate has grown by 49% over the past 5 years. A graduate of the inaugural HSUS Cat Behavior Counselor course, she created two free courses to help cat guardians understand their cats better - "Cat Behavior 101/102: What Your Cat Wants You to Know." and will be co-presenting "Keeping Cats in Homes: The Best Defense is a Good Offense" at the 2015 HSUS Animal Care Expo. Steph has exceeded her "one per hand" rule for cats by adopting three, but has since resisted further temptation. She often catches herself slow-blinking at cats on the television.
Amie Leonoff
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Community Cat Action Team of Wausau
The grass-roots organization called Community Cat Action Team, or CCAT, advocates for Trap-Neuter-Release programs in the community. |
