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To learn more about HOPE, what Animal Assisted Crisis Response is, and what makes us different, please review our Frequently Asked Questions.
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Board of Directors
| Name | Position | Region | Term Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathy Olin | Director at Large, President | Central Gulf Coast | 12-31-2023 |
| Jeanne Hooke | Director, Vice-President | Central Gulf Coast | 12-31-2023 |
| Heather Jenkins Brazzell | Director, Treasurer | Southeast | 12-31-2023 |
| Pam Madden | Director at Large, Secretary | Southeast | 12-31-2024 |
| Janet Bonds | Director | Eastern US | 12-31-2024 |
| William Engelter | Director | Midwest | 12-31-2023 |
| Jill Robinson | Director | Pacific Northwest | 12-31-2024 |
| LaWana Heald | Director | Pacific Southwest | 12-31-2024 |
| Arlys Kruse | Director at Large | Pacific Northwest | 12-31-2023 |
| Barb O’Dwyer | Director | Rocky Mountain | 12-31-2024 |
Regional Managers
| Name | Position | Region | Term Expires |
|---|---|---|---|
| Karen Klein | Regional Manager | Central Gulf Coast | 2-1-2025 |
| Susan Herman | Regional Manager | Eastern US | 2-1-2024 |
| Keena Jones | Regional Manager | Midwest | 2-1-2025 |
| Molly Fischer | Regional Manager | Pacific Northwest | 2-1-2024 |
| LaWana Heald | Regional Manager | Pacific Southwest | 2-1-2024 |
| Sandy Miller | Regional Manager | Rocky Mountain | 2-1-2024 |
| Myla Mitchell | Co-Regional Manager | Southeast | 2-1-2025 |
| Valerie Wolford | Co-Regional Manager | Southeast | 2-1-2025 |
We currently have seven regions in the United States and Canada:
- Central Gulf Coast (CGC): New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas & Louisiana
- Eastern (EUS): Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia.
- Eastern Region – Canada Provinces: Quebec, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, PEI, Newfoundland & Labrador
- Midwest (MWR): Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio & Missouri.
- Midwest Region – Canada Province: Ontario
- Pacific Northwest (PNW): Washington, Oregon, Idaho & Alaska
- Pacific Northwest Region – Canada Provinces: British Columbia, Alberta, & Yukon
- Pacific Southwest (PSW): California, Nevada, Arizona & Hawai’i
- Rocky Mountain (RMR): Montana, North Dakota, Wyoming, South Dakota, Nebraska, Utah, Colorado & Kansas.
- Rocky Mountain Region – Canada Provinces: Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Northwest Territory & Nunavet
- Southeast (SER): Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina & Florida
Mailing Address:
HOPE Animal-Assisted Crisis Response
1292 High Street, #182
Eugene, OR 97401