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

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Board Member
Pat M.

Vice President
Stephanie F.

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Board Member
Terri B.

Board Member
Alana W.

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Board Member
Dr. Katie

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President
Lori S.

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Treasurer
Krista C.

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Secretary
Kristin S.

Core Team

Dogs

Cats

Intake/Foster Coordinator

Laura V.

Adoption Coordinator

Jen U.

Adoption Assistants

Laura V.

Medical Coordinators

Stephanie F.
Laura V.

Medical and Training

Medical Director

Dr. Katie King

Medical Coordinators

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

Training Coordinators

Foles L.

Volunteers, Fundraisers and Foster Events

Volunteer Coordinator

Susan T.

Foster Event Coordinator

Faith L.

Fundraising Coordinator

Cheryl A.
Amy B.

Event Coordinator

Cindy S.

Emily D.

POGA Coordinator

Kristin S.

Social Media and Marketing

Website and Awareness

Kay A.

Social Media

Ashley P.

Maria M.

Barb K.

Info Line Coordinator

Lisa S.

Newsletter

Gabby T.

Grants

Michelle W.

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.

Become a foster

Become a volunteer