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MEET THE BOARD

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Melanie Sadek, CAWA

Melanie Sadek, CAWA

President

Melanie is the Executive Director of the Valley Humane Society in Pleasanton, CA.

Jackie Rose, JD, MS, CAWA

Jackie Rose, JD, MS, CAWA

Vice President

Jackie serves as the Director of Animal Services for Ventura County Animal Services (VCAS).

Gina Knepp

Gina Knepp

Secretary

Gina is the National Shelter Engagement Director for Michelson Found Animals Foundation and former manager of the Sacramento Front Street Animal Shelter.

Stephanie Nistler

Stephanie Nistler

Treasurer

Stephanie is the Executive Director for the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe (HSTT).

Gabrielle Amster, CAWA

Gabrielle Amster, CAWA

Gabrielle is the Director of Wallis Annenberg PetSpace.

Nick Cullen, CAWA

Nick Cullen, CAWA

Nick serves as the Director of Kern County Animal Services.

George W. Harding, IV, MBA, CAWA

George W. Harding, IV, MBA, CAWA

George is the Animal Services Manager for the City of Antioch, California.

Marcia Mayeda, CAWA

Marcia Mayeda, CAWA

Marcia Mayeda is the Director of the County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control.

Nancy McKenney, MNPL, CAWA

Nancy McKenney, MNPL, CAWA

Nancy is the CEO of Marin Humane.

Dr. Gary Weitzman, DVM, MPH, CAWA

Dr. Gary Weitzman, DVM, MPH, CAWA

Gary is the President and CEO of San Diego Humane Society.


Phillip Zimmerman

Phillip Zimmerman

Phillip is the manager of the Sacramento Front Street Animal Shelter.

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