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
Cats
Intake/Foster Coordinator
Adoption Coordinator
Adoption Assistants
Medical Coordinators
Medical and Training
Medical Director
Medical Coordinators
Mary S. (Dog)
Tammie W. (Dog)
Stephanie F. (Cat)
Laura V. (Cat)
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.