Meet Our Team

Lauren Donaldson

Database & Donor Relations Administrator

Lauren has been with AWA as the Database and Donor Relations Administrator since March of 2020. While Lauren has not seen how the operations have run pre-covid she is always ready for the new challenges ahead. While at AWA she has taken on responsibilities such as donation processing, maintaining the database, and building great relationships with donors.

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. Sara Patiño-Davis

Dr. Sara Patiño-Davis

Staff Veterinarian
Dr. Leroy Scott

Dr. Leroy Scott

Staff Veterinarian
Elizabeth Stanley-Reicherter CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, ABCDT

Elizabeth Stanley-Reicherter CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, ABCDT

Manager of Behavior Support and Training
Katie Nelson

Katie Nelson

Adoption & Customer Service Supervisor
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