Staff
Lisa Lunghofer
Executive Director
Lisa Lunghofer, Ph.D., is Executive Director of Making Good Work and has 20 years of experience working with public sector and nonprofit clients, helping them to create strategic plans, develop logic models, write winning grant proposals, build successful programs, develop evaluation plans, and track outcomes.
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Amanda Grant
Administrative Assistant
Amanda started volunteering for Grey Muzzle's social media team in 2014 while living in NC, inspired by her senior Chihuahua, Rudy. Amanda has a degree in English with a focus in Creative Writing, and became interested in using her writing skills in the non-profit world.
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Nancy Amo
Financial Consultant
Nancy is a nonprofit professional who counsels mission driven organizations in the areas of strategy, finance, operations and compliance. Having adopted and raised many dogs into their senior years, Nancy was excited to begin working with the Grey Muzzle team in 2020. Nancy and her husband, Rich always share their home in Upstate New York with multiple furry friends.
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Laura Merrick
Communications & Impact Manager
Laura joined the Grey Muzzle team as the Communications and Impact Manager in 2021. Her nearly fifteen years of service in nonprofit demonstrates a dedication to achieving mission excellence, faithful advocacy for vulnerable populations (human and animal alike), and an ardent belief in creating greater good through collective service.
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Heather O. Hayes
Creative Content Manager
Heather’s professional career began in architecture after graduating from the College of Design at NC State University, but her lifelong devotion to helping animals led to finding her passion and purpose in animal welfare. As a longtime admirer of Grey Muzzle, Heather is grateful and excited to be part of the team, championing the cause nearest and dearest to her heart—helping senior pets thrive.
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Denise Fleck
President
Denise Fleck was raised by a Great Dane and has spent her life loving animals. As a dog mom to a dozen, she feels there is no greater love than can be found in the adoring eyes of a senior dog. Known as the Pet Safety Crusader™, Fleck has authored a dozen books, written hundreds of articles for pet publications and is the proud recipient of four Maxwell Medallions from the Dog Writers’ Association including “Best Children’s Book.”
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Marc Zaretsky
Vice President
Marc and his wife live in Long Island, New York. Marc is a Vice President with a Construction Management Company in New York City and holds a Business degree, Law degree and MBA from Hofstra University in Long Island.
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Kelli Chickos
Secretary
Kelli Chickos is a life-long animal advocate with a soft spot for seniors. For more than two decades, Kelli has volunteered in various capacities for many shelters/rescues, fostered more than 30 pets, adopted nearly 20, and helped animals after natural disasters. She is a former CEO at her local humane society and founded a pet retail shop aimed at raising money and awareness for animal rescue.
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Jim Pikula
Treasurer
Having grown up in a family that has a love for animals and considers dogs to be a part of the family, Jim is excited and honored to serve as a Board Member of Grey Muzzle. He has been fortunate to be around dogs that have lived full and healthy lives, and understands the needs of animals as they age.
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Mark Casias
Board Member
Mark came to The Grey Muzzle Organization via Mediacurrent for the A11y Accessibility Challenge in 2015 and was so happy with the cause, he joined the Board to help along.
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Gregg Ruvoli
Board Member
Gregg is a lifelong animal lover with a passion for improving the lives of senior dogs. He and his wife Kim have raised two super-senior dogs, Kiwi Kai and Kona Bean, who have taught them the secret to a happy life: the unconditional love a pet. Inspired by the memory of Kiwi and his now 18-year-old “puppy” Kona, Gregg feels fortunate to serve on the board of The Grey Muzzle Organization.
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Jacki McDonald
Board Member
Jacki graduated from Emory University’s Goizueta Business School and began her career in the national television media industry. She was named Sales Person of the Year as well as Top Brand Ambassador, yet decided to make a complete change after 10 years...all for the love of dogs!
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Ashley Ackley, DVM, MS, cVMA
Board Member
Dr. Ashley Ackley is a small animal veterinarian and a lover of all creatures, especially the stinky, lumpy, crunchy, and grey faces of senior canine companions. She is thankful that her job allows her to witness the strength of the human-animal bond on a daily basis.
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Marty Becker, DVM
Dr. Marty Becker, “America’s Veterinarian” has spent his life working toward better health for pets and the people who love them.
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Victoria Stilwell
Victoria Stilwell is a world-renowned dog trainer best known as the star of the international hit TV series It's Me or the Dog.
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Mikkel Becker
As the daughter of Dr. Marty Becker, "America's Veterinarian," it was pretty much a given that Mikkel Becker would choose a career working with animals.
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Dr. Ernie Ward
Dr. Ernie Ward is a 1992 graduate of the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine. He founded an award-winning hospital, Seaside Animal Care, in 1993.
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Dr. Pia Salk
Dr. Pia Salk specializes in social justice and the human-animal bond. You may also recognize Pia as a frequent guest on The Martha Stewart Show and as the spokesperson for www.Adopt-A-Pet.com
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Wendy Diamond
Wendy Diamond is Founder/Editorial Director Animal Fair Media and Women’s Entrepreneurship Day, Premier Pet Lifestyle Expert and Animal Advocate, Social entrepreneur, Humanitarian, Best-selling Author, and TV personality.
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Dean Vicksman, DVM
Dr. Dean Vicksman, a Denver native, graduated with honors from Colorado State University School of Veterinary Medicine in 1986.
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Dr. Julie Buzby, DVM, CAVCA, CVA
After graduating from veterinary school, Dr. Julie Buzby earned certification by the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association in 1998, and by the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society in 2002.
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Dr. Kathleen Cooney
Kathleen Cooney, DVM, CHPV, CCFP has been practicing advanced end-of-life care since 2006.
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Julie Dudley
Julie Dudley is the founder of The Grey Muzzle Organization, and served as its president from 2008-2012.
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Dr. Andy Roark
Dr. Andy Roark is a practicing veterinarian, international speaker, author, and media personality.
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Alice Villalobos, DVM, FNAP
Dr. Alice Villalobos was elected 2016 Hermosa Beach Woman of the Year.
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Laura T. Coffey
Laura T. Coffey is a self-avowed dog nut and the author of the bestselling non-fiction book My Old Dog: Rescued Pets with Remarkable Second Acts.
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Steve Dale
Steve Dale is the host of two nationally syndicated radio shows, Steve Dale’s Pet World andThe Pet Minute
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Dr. Steven Wolchinsky
Dr. Wolchinsky, a Brooklyn, New York native, has worked at Rocky Gorge Animal Hospital since 1987.
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Mary Gardner, DVM
Dr. Mary Gardner has a special place in her heart for the skinny, wobbly, grey-muzzled pets.
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Jill Rappaport
Jill Rappaport is an award-winning animal advocate, network journalist and best-selling author.
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Michael Levitt
Michael’s greatest joy is when he can combine his two worlds of producing and rescuing to make programming that celebrate rescue dogs and the joy they bring to our lives.
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Dr. Heidi Lobprise
Dr. Heidi Lobprise graduated from Texas A & M University in 1983 and became a board certified veterinary dentist in 1993. In 2003, she joined the Veterinary Specialty Team of Pfizer Animal Health, and in 2010, she became the Senior Technical Manager for Virbac Corporation.
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Laura Owens
Laura Owens co-hosts ‘Nobody Told Me!,' one of the top self-improvement podcasts on Apple Podcasts. She credits the many senior rescues she has had over the years with getting her through life’s toughest times. She hopes to spread awareness about the tremendous benefits of adopting older dogs to a younger generation.
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