WRR Staff

Administrative & Program Staff

Lynn Cuny, Founder/President
Ashton Kuhn, Deputy Executive Director
Kaitlin Contreras, Donor Relations & Community Partnership Manager
Alina Bollinger, Development and Communications Coordinator
Brenna Bizzell, Admin & Development Specialist
Stephanie Puariea, Office Manager
Denise Rooney, Administrative Support Specialist
Emily Knight Hunter, Volunteer Coordinator
Parker Menchaca, Outreach Coordinator
Craig Brestrup, Ph.D., Development Associate
Mackenzie Perez, Hiring Specialist

Animal Care Leadership

Diane Thovson, LVT, Animal Admin Director
Leon Ruttley, Sanctuary Director
Kimberly Stephens, Rehabilitation Directior
Jessica Khodadad, DVM, Lead Veterinarian
Cassandra Berlin, DVM, Veterinarian Intern
Danielle Moncado, Rehabilitation Coordinator
Donna Gonzales, Program Support Coordinator
Shannon Smith, Sanctuary Manager
Brittany Pennington, Sanctuary Manager

*At any given time, there are also approximately 25 non-leadership Animal Caretakers, multiple Veterinary Technicians, and other animal care support staff.

Hotline Staff

Lacey Jessamine, Director of Community Engagement
David Bassi, Hotline Rescue Specialist
Eric Alaniz, Hotline Rescue Specialist
Amber Pippin, Hotline Rescue Specialist

Maintenance & Facilities

Art Gonzales, Facilities Director
Gary Ackerson, Facilities Technician
James Moser, Facilities Technician
Keith Doyle, Facilities Technician