Our Staff

Gerry Delon
Executive Director
ext. 220

Dr. Ariella Samson
Assistant Executive Director of Veterinary Care and Shelter Operations
ext. 249

Michele Frennier
Director of Marketing
ext. 204

Cathy Oskin
Director of Development
ext. 226

Sandra Smith
Director of Community Programs
ext. 509

Dan Cody
Director of Leadership and Legacy Giving
ext. 265

Katie Kefalos
Director of Wildlife Rehabilitation
ext. 512

Christine Serkoch
Director of Corporate Partnerships
ext. 292

Shannon O’Neill
Director of Shelter Programs
ext. 237

Dara Metzger
Director of Medical Services
ext. 317

Additional Staff Members

• Dr. Amy Kalinauskas, Lead Veterinarian- ext. 223
• Dr. Elizabeth Mulhall, Veterinarian and Veterinary Externship Coordinator
• Dr. Kimberly Bareis, Veterinarian
• Dr. Alexandra Bishop– Veterinarian
• Dr. Ryan Gaffke– Veterinarian
• Carla Prince, Animal Relocation Manager – ext. 301
• Brianna Kaufman, Senior Medical Services Manager – ext. 319
• Michelle Baker, Medical Services Manager – ext. 232
• Tatum VonUsselmann, Medical Administrative Coordinator – ext. 253
• Amanda Geletko, Adoptions Manager
• Alexis Simonow, Population and Pathways Manager
• Hannah Balick, Volunteer Coordinator – ext. 231
• Chelsea Gale Poteet, Wildlife Center Volunteer Manager– x233
• Joana Boles, Donor Relations Coordinator –213
• Frank Groth, Development Specialist – ext. 280
• Kyle Jones, Digital Media Specialist – ext. 219
• Allison Ryan, Special Events Coordinator – ext. 244
• Annie Beliles, Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator – ext. 500
• Colleen Dougherty, Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator and Release Site Coordinator – ext. 500
• Rob Reese, Facilities Manager – ext.208
• Sandi Comunale, Humane and Wildlife Educator – ext. 503
• Alexandra Barthel, Senior Veterinary Services Manager  – ext. 219
• Nancy Gump – Veterinary Services Manager
• Melanie Harris – Animal Care Manager
• Michaela Yonto – Admissions Manager
• Angel McDade – Veterinary Administrative Assistant x 205
• Adoptions Team – ext. 215
• Veterinary Center (East Side) – ext. 223
• Veterinary Center (North Side) – ext. 274
• Humane Investigations – ext. 245
• Lost & Found – ext. 216
• Wildlife Center – ext. 500
• East Side Shelter Fax 412-661-8726
• North Side Shelter Fax 412-321-4664
• Wildlife Rehabilitation Center Fax 412-793-6283

Board Leadership

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

Board Members

• Pat Bostick
• Scott Buckiso
• Arthur Bruni
• Joseph Burgunder
• Julie Coletti
• Martin Connelly
• Dan Delisio
• David L. DeNinno
• Ashely Dougherty
• Cheri D. Gmiter
• David A. Grubman
• Kim Holmberg
• Jason Honkus
• Jason Hoover
• Mark Kempic
• Kathryn Kukla
• Laura Long
• Greg Martin
• Donna Narduzzi
• Anthony Pardo
• Dan Potetz
• Christine Robinette
• Barb Ross
• Clay Saftner
• Anthony Schatzel
• Morton D. Stanfield, Jr.
• Jennifer Susco
• Becky Torbin

2021 Advisory Board Members

• Paul Block, Co-Chair
• Doug Price, Co-Chair
• Pamela Bena
• Melanie Crockard
• Bev Elliott
• Andrew Fillipponi
• Susan Gitomer
• Rita Gregory
• Joy Hardy
• Michael Heidkamp
• Duane Holloway
• Carolyn Kozlowski
• Tim McVay
• John Oliverio
• Elliott Oshry
• Eric J. Perelman
• Todd Reidbord
• Jason Richey
• Barbara Shapira
• Jane Voros
• Nancy Watson
• Sally Wiggin
• Stacy Juchno

Junior Advisory Council – Current Members

• Jennifer Beresky
• Natalie Bezek
• Elizabeth Conway
• Taylor Davis
• Alex Emrick
• Elizabeth Imbarlina
• Taylor Infante
• Emma Leonelli
• Christen Malone
• Sloane O’Donnell
• Robert Trinkle
• Kelly Wummer
• Jessica Yaukey