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Staff & Board of Directors

Our staff has a long history of effectively and compassionately training people and dogs to work together. A volunteer Board of Directors governs the business and vision of Helping Paws. Board members demonstrate a variety of skills and backgrounds and include business and community leaders, volunteers who foster and train dogs, and clients successfully paired with a dog.

Our main phone number is 952-988-9359. Direct dial extensions are listed below.

Staff

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Executive Director
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Director of Canine Programs
EXT: 107
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Director of Volunteer Experience
EXT: 103
Emma
Assistant Director of Breeding & Training
EXT: 120
Jenny
Client Services Coordinator
EXT: 111
Tony
Veteran & First Responder Program Coordinator
EXT: 108
Jenny E.
Veterinary Care Coordinator
EXT: 118
Mark Erickson
Lead Kennel Attendant
Emily
Development & Stewardship Associate
EXT: 121
Laura
Behavioral Care Coordinator
EXT: 105
Gabe Golob
Kennel Attendant
Sharon Grant
Assistance Dog Trainer
EXT: 125
Jen Gravrok, PhD
Operations & Finance Manager / Breeding Assistant
EXT: 124
Alex Hazlett
Assistance Dog Trainer
EXT: 126
Mara
Behavioral Associate & Instructor
EXT: 114
Ava
Assistance Dog Trainer
EXT: 123
MJ
Programs Administrative Manager
EXT: 102
Andy
Community Outreach Coordinator and Volunteer Recruiter
EXT: 119
Sam
Assistance Dog Trainer / Admin Coordinator / Instructor
EXT: 113
Jonathan
Sr. Marketing and Communications Manager
EXT: 106
Sam L
Assistance Dog Trainer
EXT: 122
Daniel Levin
Kennel Attendant
Reba
Volunteer Support Coordinator
EXT: 116
Katie
Planned Giving & Donor Strategy Manager
EXT: 109
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Social Media Coordinator
Megan Rounds, EdD
HR Manager
Kaian Terrizzi Rounds
Kennel Attendant
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Assistance Dog Trainer
EXT: 104
Susan Smith
Demonstrations Coordinator
Priscilla Sullivan
BCA Volunteer Coordinator & Career Change Coordinator
EXT: 115
Linda Thiel
Accountant
EXT: 112
Amanda Vala
Office Assistant
Megan Varela
Blue Coat Summer Internship Program Lead
EXT: 117
Luis
Corporate Partnerships & Special Events Manager
EXT: 110

Board of Directors

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President
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Vice President
Mike Jacobs
Treasurer
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Secretary
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Immediate Past President

For more information, please contact us at Board of Directors.