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

  • Khristina Swanson

  • 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