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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
Kristie
Assistance Dog Instructor
EXT: 117
kyla
Social Media Coordinator
Susan Smith
Demonstrations Coordinator
Linda Thiel
Accountant
EXT: 112
Luis
Corporate Partnerships & Special Events Manager
EXT: 110

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