Auburn Valley Humane Society is governed by a Board of Volunteer Board Members who graciously give their time and resources.
2025 Officers and Board Members of
Auburn Valley Humane Society
Executive Board officers
Alexis Singletary, JD– Board Chairperson
Adriann Dooly– Vice Chairperson
Bob Briggs - Secretary
Chris Kim - Treasurer
Board of Directors
Don Edwards, DVM
Rachel Tobias
Andrea Niemeyer
Katelynne Staehnke
If you are interested in joining the Board of Directors, please review the AVHS Board of Director’s Membership Packet. This Packet includes:
AVHS Vision, Mission, and Core Values
AVHS History and Accomplishments
AVHS Organizational Chart
AVHS Board of Director-Candidate Application Process
AVHS Board of Director Application*
AVHS Culture Agreement*
AVHS Board of Directors’ Policies and Procedures*
AVHS Board of Directors Duties and Responsibilities
AVHS Board of Directors Standing Rules
AVHS Board of Directors Code of Ethics Policy
AVHS LIfe Affirmation Policy and Euthanasia Protocol
AVHS Animal Welfare Positions
AVHS Gift Acceptance Policy
AVHS Privacy Policy
AVHS Discrimination Policy
AVHS Capital Assets Policy
AVHS Record Retention Policy
AVHS Whistle Blower Policy
AVHS Articles of Incorporation
AVHS Bylaws
AVHS IRS Determination Letter
AVHS 2025 Board of Directors Roster
AVHS 2025 Annual Budget
AVHS Officers and Directors Liability Policy
AVHS 2024 Annual Report
Auburn Valley Humane Society Thrift Store & More Staff
Laurie Nygren – Thrift Store Assistant
Carrie Moore - Thrift Store Assistant
Belinda Thompson – Thrift Store Assistant
Lindsey Cady – Thrift Store Assistant
Amy Dobyns – Thrift Store Assistant
Candi Kesler - Thrift Store Manager
Northwest Spay & NEUTER CENTER Staff
Michelle Wetzler - Lead Licensed Veterinary Technician
Laura Miller, DVM - Veterinarian
Nicole Fujie, DVM - Veterinarian of Record
Paul Nimmo - Clinic Director
Auburn Valley Humane Society Cat Cafe Staff
April Lewis - AVHS Cat Cafe Coordinator
Sherri Duensing - AVHS Cat Cafe Manager
Auburn Valley Humane Society Shelter Staff
Tiffany Pollack, DVM - Veterinarian of Record
Sarah Shier – Shelter Director of Public Services
Auburn Valley Humane Society Shared Staff
John Hasek - Maintenance Coordinator
Jeanine Riss - Volunteer Coordinator
Phoebe Leong – Special Programs Coordinator
Jess Koert - Pets for Life Coordinator
Judy Lovejoy - Finance Coordinator
Ally Nauer – Philanthropy Assistant
Sharon LaVigne – Director of Philanthropy
Lisa Moore - Director of Human Resources
Katrina Megrath - Co-CEO Operations & Animal Care
Phil Morgan – President/Co-CEO, Strategy & Business Development