Board of Directors
Since 2017 Conservation Dogs Collective has been overseen by a group of dedicated, volunteer board members. We are always on the lookout for amazing people to serve on our board. Are you interested?
Currently, Kate works in nonprofit development and communications at the Oshkosh Public Museum.
She lives with her partner Cory in Ripon, WI along with their beloved animal companions. Their family includes the tireless Australian Labradoodle Ruby, and two feline rescues Indy and Maggie. Kate enjoys spending time outdoors, training courses with Ruby, organic vegetable gardening, and cooking for her friends and family.
Pronouns: she, hers
Holly has a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from St Norbert College, but her career was written in stone when she started volunteering in dog rescue more than 15 years ago. During her early years of involvement in dog rescue, she shared her heart with a dog that sparked her interest and desire to learn more about dog behavior and training.
Luckily, that interest has never stopped. In 2011, Holly launched Cold Nose Canine to share her passion and expertise with others. Each animal—human or canine—that crosses her path brings new insight and information to Holly, and she strongly believes in teaching people that animals have choice. Choice is a powerful resource for all beings. She also believes our paths cross for a reason and each interaction with our animals, and others, has a purpose.
In her free time, she enjoys hiking with her own dogs, reading up on the latest dog industry news, and getting her hands dirty in her garden.
Dayna received her undergraduate degree from West Chester University of Pennsylvania in 2003. She is a constant learner and has attended numerous conferences & seminars to continue her education in dog behavior & training. Some of these include: Clicker Expo, The Lemonade Conference, The Business of Saving Lives Conference, and The Best Friends National Conference where she participated as an attendee and a speaker on shelter animal behavior.
In her spare time, Dayna enjoys going see live music, traveling, volunteering with the Philly Vax Project & ACCT Philly and taking nosework classes with her dog.
Dayna currently lives in Norristown, Pennsylvania with her husband Chris and her deaf rescue boxer, Charlotte.
Lizzy earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts, with an emphasis in glass and fibers from UW-River Falls. She is Fear Free Certified, trained on First Aid & CPR for pets, and has completed additional coursework through Fetch Find, Bravo Dog Knowledge, and DogMinded, thus far.
Giving back by supporting local rescues and fostering dogs has been a long-time priority for Lizzy, and as her own dog’s needs are changing, she’s eager to contribute to the canine community in new ways. Otto is Lizzy’s heart dog, a 7-year-old Welsh Terrier, with a zest for life, food, and snuggling. The two live in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, where they spend their spare time doing dog things and adding flower gardens to their yard.
Pronouns: She/Hers
Mackenzie has experience working on a restoration crew, a land trust and in a plant nursery. Currently, Mackenzie is the Area of Concern Project Manager at Milwaukee County Parks where she is managing projects, working with the community and spreading the word about the amazing projects to delist the Milwaukee Estuary as an Area of Concern!
Mackenzie is currently living in Milwaukee with her partner Rob and their multitude of pets. In her free time, Mackenzie enjoys cross stitching, spending time with her family and growing native perennials.
CDCI's Advisory Board
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Judy Cardin
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Emily M. Chester, Ph.D.
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Dr. Alli Dunlop, DVM, CVA, CCRT
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Sharlene Kipfer, MPA
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Joy Nonnweiler PhD, Esq.
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Dr. Lori Rockwell DVM, CCRT, KPA-CTP
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Shelby Klein, CPA
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Louise Wilson
Former Board Members
Meredith Evens Kristen Salmon Dawn Jacques Janet Cram Kathleen Riley Beth Enneking Shannon Downey Leah Neuroth Elizabeth Giddens, Ph.D. Maria Muradas, MS Joe Clohessy Anna Nusbaum, MD Natalie Dutack, MS Jen Patel Tracie Feest Carly Irland Hannah Stonehouse Hudson Shana Magill, CPA, MBA John Janssen, PhD Lisa Kluslow, DVM, CVA, VSMT, CCRT, CVCH Dr. rer. nat. Gerlinde Höbel