

Board of Directors
Leadership. Oversight. Stewardship.
AAPAW is guided by a dedicated Board of Directors that provides strategic leadership, financial oversight, and governance in support of our mission to strengthen animal rescue efforts across the region. Our board members bring a diverse range of professional experience and a shared commitment to responsible stewardship, collaboration, and ethical animal welfare. Together, they help ensure that AAPAW operates with integrity, transparency, and a long-term vision for sustainable impact. Through their service, the Board of Directors helps safeguard our mission, support sound decision-making, and ensure that donor and grant resources are used effectively to improve outcomes for animals and the community.

Chairman
Thomas H. Veitch
Appointed in 2010
President
Catherine Morrison
Appointed in 2012
Vice President
Jen Canales
Appointed in 2017
Treasurer
Kelsie Tabbert
Appointed in 2018
Secretary
Laura Stanford
Appointed in 2007
Past President, Board Member
and Community Liason
Lynnie Bunten
Appointed in 2007
Board Member
Niki Cascio
Appointed in 2025
Board Member
Open Position