The staff of the Donkey Sanctuary of Canada is composed of a crew of dedicated professionals who are also wholeheartedly animal lovers. From our administration to our animal care, education and farm and facilities staff, everyone at the DSC is committed to the wellbeing of the animals in our care.
Administration
Janine Holman
Executive Director
Dale Gellatly
FUND DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNICATIONS LEAD
Lyse Van Arragon-Kent
RETAIL, VOLUNTEER & EVENTS MANAGER
Martina Brown
DONOR Care ADMINISTRATOR
Lori Parcells
OFFICE COORDINATOR
Animal Care
Sydney Topfer
Animal Training and Care Assistant
Jessie Doxey
ANIMAL HEALTH MANAGER
Grace Sant
Host Farms, Outreach and Education Manager
Teagan Bridges
Lead Trainer and Animal Care Coordinator
Julia Casey
Animal Health and Care Assistant
Education
Terri Morris
humane education team lead
Cheri Sharrow
humane educator
Barb Witmer
humane education coordinator and Educator
Francine Martin
Humane Educator
Farm and Facilities
David Pady (Volunteer)
FFC CHAIR / COORDINATOR
Adam Bowman
Manager, Farm and Facilities
Board of Directors 2024
Sandra Pady
Chair / Founder
Katharin Harkins
Vice Chair
Michael M. Dawe
Treasurer
Sheila Zanyk
Secretary
Doug Brock
Director
Valerie Gibaut
Director
Rukhsar Jaffer
Director
Doug Morris
Director
Ex-Officio - Janine Holman
Executive Director
The Board of Directors is committed to transparency and accountability, and we welcome your questions and comments. To share your thoughts with us, email secretary@thedonkeysanctuary.ca.