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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
EXT: 101
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Director of Training and Client Services
EXT: 107
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Director of Volunteer Experience
EXT: 103
Jenny
Client Services Coordinator
EXT: 111
Tony
Veteran & First Responder Program Coordinator
EXT: 108
Jenny E.
Veterinary Care Coordinator
EXT: 118
Emily
Development Assistant
EXT: 121
Laura
Behavioral Care Coordinator
EXT: 105
Mara
Assistance Dog Instructor
EXT: 114
Emma
Breeding Program and Evaluation Coordinator
EXT: 120
Ava
In-House Assistance Dog Trainer
EXT: 123
MJ
Office Assistant
EXT: 102
Andy
Community Outreach Coordinator and Volunteer Recruiter
EXT: 119
Sam
Assistance Dog Instructor & Career Change Coordinator
EXT: 113
Jonathan
Marketing Manager
EXT: 106
Sam L
In House Assistance Dog Trainer
EXT: 122
Reba
Volunteer Coordinator
EXT: 116
Katie
Donor Associate
EXT: 109
kyla
Social Media Coordinator
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In-House Assistance Dog Trainer
EXT: 104
Susan Smith
Demonstrations Coordinator
Linda Thiel
Accountant
EXT: 112
Luis
Corporate Partnerships & Special Events Manager
EXT: 110

Board of Directors

Alison Lienau
President
Maryanne Mahowald
Vice President
Mike Jacobs
Treasurer
Lynn Walker
Secretary
Mike Urbanos
Immediate Past President

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