Author: Ashley Diersch
At Paws With A Cause, our mission thrives on commitment, compassion, and collaboration. As we continue to strengthen our impact and expand access to custom-trained assistance and facility dogs, we’re thrilled to introduce four new members of our board of directors and announce our updated executive committee for the 2025–2026 term.
Please join us in welcoming:
Each of these new board members brings unique professional expertise, community leadership, and a shared passion for the PAWS mission. Together, they will play a vital role in guiding organizational strategy, supporting fundraising and outreach efforts, and ensuring PAWS continues to transform lives through the power of partnerships with highly skilled assistance and facility dogs.
We are also proud to share our newly elected executive committee:
Chair: Anne Barea
Vice Chair: Kyle Pung
Treasurer: Amanda Boyd
Secretary: Kevin HurnÂ
These dedicated leaders bring a blend of experience and heart to their roles, providing governance, financial oversight, and strategic direction that keeps our mission strong.
Leadership transitions offer more than new names and titles—they bring new energy, ideas, and opportunities. Our board and leadership team share a united commitment to sustaining excellence by upholding the highest standards of training, client care, and volunteer engagement. They are focused on growing responsibly, expanding our reach while maintaining the quality and integrity of every PAWS partnership. Together, they aim to strengthen our community by deepening connections with volunteers, donors, and partner organizations across the country. And finally, they are dedicated to fostering innovation by exploring new ways to measure impact, enhance programs, and serve more clients in need.
As we welcome these new leaders, we also extend deep gratitude to our outgoing board members for their dedicated service and lasting contributions to PAWS’ success. Their vision helped build the strong foundation that supports our continued growth today.
To our entire PAWS community—clients, volunteers, donors, and partners, thank you for believing in our mission and standing beside us. Together with this exceptional board and executive committee, we’ll continue to advance independence, confidence, and joy for those we serve.
Here’s to the next chapter of leadership, collaboration, and impact—because when we work together, we change lives one PAWS dog at a time.
