Meet Our Team

Alicia Haley

Education Coordinator

Alicia joined the organization in December of 2019. She oversees all aspects of the Education programs at AWA, including AWA’s Summer Camp, Camp Tails & Whiskers. She lives with her rescue pups Ripley and Hazel (AWA Alumni), her son and husband.

Meet the rest of AWA’s team

Laura Houston

Laura Houston

Executive Director
Maria Giorla

Maria Giorla

Director of Finance & Administration
Nanci Urban

Nanci Urban

Senior Shelter Services Manager
Sue Beck

Sue Beck

Development Manager
Ryan Castoral

Ryan Castoral

Clinic Manager
Dr. Emily Seidl

Dr. Emily Seidl

Senior Veterinarian
Dr. Leroy Scott

Dr. Leroy Scott

Staff Veterinarian
Elizabeth Stanley-Reicherter CBCC-Ka, CPDT-Ka, SBA

Elizabeth Stanley-Reicherter CBCC-Ka, CPDT-Ka, SBA

Manager of Behavior Support and Training
Katie Nelson

Katie Nelson

Adoption & Customer Service Supervisor
Ashley Prem

Ashley Prem

Shelter Technician Supervisor
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