Meet Our Team

We couldn’t fulfill our mission without the hard work and dedication of our Board of Directors, our Core Team, and all of our fosters and volunteers! 

We’re always looking for talented individuals to continue growing our team and saving as many animals as possible.

Interested in volunteering your time?  Visit our volunteer page for more information. 

Board of Directors

Board Member
Pat Mierisch

Board Member
Terri Landy-Bluver

Board Member
Alana Woodbury

Board Member
Dr. Katie King

President
Lori Schutt

Treasurer
Krista Clayton

Secretary
Lynn Nowinski

 Core Team

Dogs

Intake/Foster Coordinator

Lis S.

Adoption Coordinators

Jessica W.
Jennifer H.
Holly C.

Adoption Assistant

Tammie W.

Medical Coordinators

Mary S.
Tammie W.

Cats

Intake/Foster Coordinator

Stephanie F.

Adoption Coordinator

Laura B.

Adoption Assistants

Laura V.
Jennifer U.

Medical Coordinators

Stephanie F.
Laura V.

Medical and Training

Medical Director

Dr. Katie King

Medical Coordinators

Mary S. (Dog)
Tammie W. (Dog)
Stephanie F. (Cat)
Laura V. (Cat)

Foster Mentors

Tammie W.
Laura B.
Heidi S.

Training Coordinators

Head Trainer Foles L.

Co-Trainer Tamara H.

Volunteers, Fundraisers and Foster Events

Volunteer Coordinator

Susan T.

Foster Event Coordinator

Faith L.

Fundraising Events

Cheryl A.
Amy B.

Event Coordinator

Cindy S.

Social Media and Marketing

Website and Awareness

Brianna Keegan

Dog Social Media

Laura B.

Cat Social Media

Susan A.

Info Line Coordinator

Lisa S.

Newsletter

Gabby T.

Grants

Reagan K.

Join Our Team

HWMAR is made up of a coalition of volunteers and professionals that include rescuers, transporters, fosters, veterinarians, humane societies, investigators and shelters that advocate for and save homeless animals throughout the State of Illinois and across the country.

Thank You to Our Rescue Partners

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