Our Staff

Dr. Ariella Samson
Executive Director
ext. 249

Dan Cody
Director of Leadership and Legacy Giving
ext. 265

Michele Frennier
Director of Marketing
ext. 204

Katie Kefalos
Director of Wildlife Rehabilitation
ext. 512

Dara Metzger
Director of Medical Services
ext. 317

Shannon O’Neill
Director of Shelter Programs
ext. 237

Cathy Oskin
Director of Development
ext. 226

Christine Serkoch
Director of Corporate Partnerships
ext. 292

Sandra Smith
Director of Community Programs
ext. 509

Additional Staff	Phone Number
Dr. Amy Kalinauskas, Senior Director of Medical Services	412-345-7300 ext. 223
Dr. Haley Bennett, Veterinarian
Dr. Kimberly Bareis, Veterinarian
Dr. Ryan Gaffke, Veterinarian
Adoptions Team	412-345-7300 ext. 215
Alexis Simonow, Population and Pathways Manager
Allison Ryan, Special Events Coordinator	412-345-7300 ext. 244
Amanda Geletko, Adoptions Manager	412-345-7300 ext. 270
Angel McDade, Veterinary Administrative Assistant	412-325-7300 ext. 205
Angela Shine, Digital Media Specialist	412-345-7300 ext. 206
Annie Beliles, Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator & Intern Coordinator	412-345-7300 ext. 500
Brianna Kaufman, Assistant Director of Medical Services	412-345-7300 ext. 319
Camille Burke, Veterinary Services Manager	412-345-7300 ext. 219
Carla Prince, Co-Director of Shelter Operations	412-345-7300 ext. 301
Chelsea Poteet, Wildlife Center Volunteer Manager	412-345-7300 ext. 233
Colleen Dougherty, Wildlife Rehabilitation Manager	412-345-7300 ext. 500
Elise Brado, Volunteer Manager	412-345-7300 ext. 231
Frank Groth, Development Specialist	412-345-7300 ext. 280
Humane Investigations	412-345-7300 ext. 245
Katie Campbell, Senior Humane & Wildlife Education Specialist	412-345-7300 ext. 510
Lauren Gibbons, Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator and Release Site
Lost & Found	412-345-7300 ext. 216
Melanie Harris, Animal Care Manager	412-345-7300 ext. 209
Michaela Yonto, Admissions Manager	412-345-7300 ext. 228
Michelle Baker, Medical Services Manager	412-345-7300 ext. 232
Nancy Gump, Senior Veterinary Services Manager	412-345-7300 ext. 207
Rob Reese, Facilities Manager	412-345-7300 ext. 208
Sandi Comunale, Senior Humane & Wildlife Education Specialist	412-345-7300 ext. 508
Susan Wiedel, Leadership and Legacy Giving Specialist	412-345-7300 ext. 291
Veterinary Center (East Side)	412-345-7300 ext. 223
Veterinary Center (North Side)	412-345-7300 ext. 274

Board Leadership

David A. Grubman, Board President
Martin D. Connelly
David L. DeNinno
Cheri Gmiter
Kim Holmberg
Laura Long
Daniel Potetz
Christine Robinette

Board Members

Pat Bostick
Arthur Bruni
Scott Buckiso
Joseph Burgunder
Julie Coletti
Jesse Coslov
Dan Delisio
Ashely Dougherty
Jason Honkus
Jason Hoover
Mark Kempic
Kathryn Kukla
Greg Martin
Ed Meyer
Donna Narduzzi
Anthony Pardo
Barb Ross
Clay Saftner
Anthony Schatzel
Julie Smith
Morton D. Stanfield, Jr.
Jennifer Susco
Becky Torbin
Robert Trinkle
Elizabeth Wild

Advisory Board Members

Joy Hardy
Pamela Bena
Paul Block
Joseph Burgunder
Rori Carnahan
Melanie Crockard
Bev Elliott
Reena Ganju
Susan Gitomer
Michael Heidkamp
Stacy Juchno
Carolyn Kozlowski
Megan Marrangoni
Tim McVay
John Oliverio
Elliot Oshry
Doug Price
Todd Reidbord
Lisa Sturiale
Kate Swanson
Nancy Watson
Sally Wiggin
Lauren Wright

Junior Advisory Council

Jessica Yaukey
Stephanie Bachman
Jennifer Beresky
Natalie Bezek
Elizabeth Conway
Taylor Davis
Ali Emert
Alex Emrick
Elizabeth Imbarlina
Taylor Infante
Katie Krancevich
Emma Leonelli
James “JD” Mazzocco
Christen Malone
Cheyenne Newsock
Sloane O’Donnell
Brittany Ramsey
Stephanie Rozman
Robert Trinkle
Melanie Vadney
Katie Willis
Lisa Whisler
Kelly Wummer

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