Auburn Valley Humane Society is governed by Volunteer Board Members who graciously give their time and resources.

2025 Executive Board officers

  • Alexis Singletary, JD - Board Chairperson

  • Adriann Dooly - Vice Chairperson

  • Bob Briggs - Secretary

  • Chris Kim - Treasurer

2025 Board of Directors

  • Don Edwards, DVM

  • Rachel Tobias

  • Andrea Niemeyer

  • Katelynne Staehnke

Auburn Valley Humane Society Shared Staff

  • Jeff Boyd - Executive Consultant/Executive Director, Yakima Humane Society

  • Katrina Megrath - CEO Operations & Animal Care

  • Lisa Moore - Director of Human Resources

  • John Hasek - Maintenance Coordinator

  • Phoebe Leong - Special Programs Coordinator

  • Sharon LaVigne - Director of Philanthropy

  • Ally Nauer - Philanthropy Assistant

  • Jeanine Riss - Volunteer Coordinator

  • Jess Koert - Pets for Life Coordinator

  • Judy Lovejoy - Finance Coordinator

Auburn Valley Humane Society Shelter 

  • Sarah Shier – Shelter Director of Public Services

  • Tiffany Pollack, DVM - Shelter Veterinarian of Record

Northwest Spay & NEUTER CENTER

  • Paul Nimmo - Clinic Director

  • Nicole Fujie, DVM - Clinic Veterinarian of Record

  • Laura Miller, DVM - Clinic Veterinarian

  • Michelle Wetzler - Clinic Lead Licensed Veterinary Technician

AVHS Thrift Store & More

  • Candi Kesler - Store Manager

  • Laurie Nygren - Store Assistant

  • Carrie Moore - Store Assistant

  • Belinda Thompson - Store Assistant

  • Lindsey Cady - Store Assistant

  • Amy Dobyns - Store Assistant

AVHS Cat Café 

  • Sherri Duensing - Café Manager

  • April Lewis - Café Coordinator

AVHS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Interested in joining the Board of Directors? Take a moment to review the Board of Directors Membership Packet which 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