Staff
Lisa Lunghofer
Executive Director
Lisa Lunghofer, Ph.D., is Executive Director of Making Good Work and has 20 years of experience working with public sector and nonprofit clients, helping them to create strategic plans, develop logic models, write winning grant proposals, build successful programs, develop evaluation plans, and track outcomes.
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Abby Ouimet
Communications Director
Abby Ouimet is a Certified Fund Raising Executive and brings a proven track record of 19 years’ nonprofit experience to The Grey Muzzle Organization.
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Amanda Grant
Administrative Assistant
Amanda started volunteering for Grey Muzzle's social media team in 2014 while living in NC, inspired by her senior Chihuahua, Rudy.
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Nancy Amo
Financial Consultant
Nancy is a nonprofit professional who counsels mission driven organizations in the areas of strategy, finance, operations and compliance. Having adopted and raised many dogs into their senior years, Nancy was excited to begin working with the Grey Muzzle team in 2020. Nancy and her husband, Rich always share their home in Upstate New York with multiple furry friends.
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Denise Fleck
President
Denise Fleck is an award-winning author, animal care instructor and radio show host who developed the curriculum for her Pet First-Aid & CPCR and Pet Disaster Preparedness Classes after training with dozens of schools and organizations, practicing, attending seminars and practicing some more.
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Kelli Chickos
Vice President
Kelli Chickos is a life-long animal advocate with a soft spot for seniors. For more than two decades, Kelli has volunteered in various capacities for many shelters/rescues, fostered more than 30 pets, adopted nearly 20, and helped animals after natural disasters. She is a former CEO at her local humane society and founded a pet retail shop aimed at raising money and awareness for animal rescue.
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Jim Pikula
Treasurer
Having grown up in a family that has a love for animals and considers dogs to be a part of the family, Jim is excited and honored to serve as a Board Member of Grey Muzzle. He has been fortunate to be around dogs that have lived full and healthy lives, and understands the needs of animals as they age.
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Katie Parker
Secretary
Katie Parker has worked in the animal welfare field for over 12 years. She began her career working in animal shelters and has worked as an animal welfare inspector with the Colorado State Veterinarian’s office.
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Jennifer Kachnic
Board Member/Immediate Past President
Jennifer Kachnic is the author of the book "Your Dog’s Golden Years – Manual for Senior Dog Care Including Natural Remedies and Complementary Options.
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Mark Casias
Board Member
Mark came to The Grey Muzzle Organization via Mediacurrent for the A11y Accessibility Challenge in 2015 and was so happy with the cause, he joined the Board to help along.
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Kristin Korzekwa
Board Member
Kristin Korzekwa has loved and been around dogs her entire life. Her “pup” Tess was the inspiration for joining Grey Muzzle to improve the lives of all senior dogs and she's proud to be a part of such a great organization.
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Leah Robinson
Board Member
Leah Robinson is the owner and lead designer behind Sweet Virginia Creative, a graphic design, web design and branding studio. She has nine years of experience working in both marketing and advertising fields and now works with clients to develop logos and brand collateral, print designs, as well as websites, digital ads, and social media graphics.
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Marc Zaretsky
Board Member
Marc and his wife live in Long Island, New York. Marc is a Vice President with a Construction Management Company in New York City and holds a Business degree, Law degree and MBA from Hofstra University in Long Island.
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Sharon Yateman
Board Member
As an educator, social worker, and non-profit executive, Sharon has dedicated her career to working with individuals, institutions, and community organizations to enhance health and well-being for children, adults and families. As an advocate and volunteer for dog rescue, Sharon feels honored to serve on the Board of The Grey Muzzle Organization to promote the joys of senior dog adoption and help at-risk senior dogs to experience love, security and peace.
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Marty Becker, DVM
Dr. Marty Becker, “America’s Veterinarian” has spent his life working toward better health for pets and the people who love them.
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Victoria Stilwell
Victoria Stilwell is a world-renowned dog trainer best known as the star of the international hit TV series It's Me or the Dog.
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Mikkel Becker
As the daughter of Dr. Marty Becker, "America's Veterinarian," it was pretty much a given that Mikkel Becker would choose a career working with animals.
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Dr. Ernie Ward
Dr. Ernie Ward is a 1992 graduate of the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine. He founded an award-winning hospital, Seaside Animal Care, in 1993.
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Dr. Pia Salk
Dr. Pia Salk specializes in social justice and the human-animal bond. You may also recognize Pia as a frequent guest on The Martha Stewart Show and as the spokesperson for www.Adopt-A-Pet.com
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Wendy Diamond
Wendy Diamond is Founder/Editorial Director Animal Fair Media and Women’s Entrepreneurship Day, Premier Pet Lifestyle Expert and Animal Advocate, Social entrepreneur, Humanitarian, Best-selling Author, and TV personality.
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Dean Vicksman, DVM
Dr. Dean Vicksman, a Denver native, graduated with honors from Colorado State University School of Veterinary Medicine in 1986.
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Dr. Julie Buzby, DVM, CAVCA, CVA
After graduating from veterinary school, Dr. Julie Buzby earned certification by the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association in 1998, and by the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society in 2002.
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Dr. Kathleen Cooney
Kathleen Cooney, DVM, CHPV, CCFP has been practicing advanced end-of-life care since 2006.
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Julie Dudley
Julie Dudley is the founder of The Grey Muzzle Organization, and served as its president from 2008-2012.
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Dr. Andy Roark
Dr. Andy Roark is a practicing veterinarian, international speaker, author, and media personality.
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Alice Villalobos, DVM, FNAP
Dr. Alice Villalobos was elected 2016 Hermosa Beach Woman of the Year.
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Laura T. Coffey
Laura T. Coffey is a self-avowed dog nut and the author of the bestselling non-fiction book My Old Dog: Rescued Pets with Remarkable Second Acts.
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Steve Dale
Steve Dale is the host of two nationally syndicated radio shows, Steve Dale’s Pet World andThe Pet Minute
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Dr. Steven Wolchinsky
Dr. Wolchinsky, a Brooklyn, New York native, has worked at Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital since 1987.
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Mary Gardner, DVM
Dr. Mary Gardner has a special place in her heart for the skinny, wobbly, grey-muzzled pets.
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Jill Rappaport
Jill Rappaport is an award-winning animal advocate, network journalist and best-selling author.
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Michael Levitt
Michael’s greatest joy is when he can combine his two worlds of producing and rescuing to make programming that celebrate rescue dogs and the joy they bring to our lives.
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Dr. Heidi Lobprise
Dr. Heidi Lobprise graduated from Texas A & M University in 1983 and became a board certified veterinary dentist in 1993. In 2003, she joined the Veterinary Specialty Team of Pfizer Animal Health, and in 2010, she became the Senior Technical Manager for Virbac Corporation.
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Sean Hawkins, CAWA
Sean Hawkins, CAWA was welcomed as the Chief Advancement Officer for Charleston Animal Society in February 2020, after an exhaustive national search.
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