President and CEO

Nicole Forsyth

As the President and CEO, Nicole keeps RedRover vigilant for ways to improve the lives of animals far into the future. She holds Master’s degrees in Communication and Animal Biology, with a welfare focus, and a Bachelor’s degree in English and Education.

Vice President of Operations and Education

Karly Noel

Karly brings her enthusiasm for learning, teaching, training and leadership to the RedRover Readers program, outreach and staff development. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Child Development and a Master’s degree in Education from California State University, Sacramento. Karly is a Certified Humane Education Specialist (CHES) and is on the Board of Directors of the Association of Professional Humane Educators (APHE).

Vice President of Programs

Susie Robert

Susie supports RedRover through managing the RedRover Relief and RedRover Responders programs and overseeing the coordination of RedRover’s volunteer response to emergency situations. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology from the University of Edinburgh, and her Master’s degree in Animal Biology/Welfare from the University of California, Davis.

Director of Field Services

Beth Gammie

Beth leads the RedRover Responders program by monitoring disasters and other emergencies for deployment, managing requests for our assistance and serving as our Team Leader in the field when animals are in crisis. She earned her Juris Doctor degree from the University of Illinois and Master’s degree in Counseling from Arizona State University.

Director of Development

Erin Bialecki

Erin manages the transactional aspects of the donor experience and supports the team in raising funds that grow RedRover’s programs and operations. She loves sharing with animal-loving donors how their support of RedRover has made an impact in the lives of animals, particularly through the On-Call Angel program.

Director of Finance and Administration

Casey Slagerman

Casey earned a Bachelor’s degree in English with a minor in Animal Science from the University of California, Davis, but she also loves working with numbers. The “full circle” feeling she gets at the end of every work day gives her a strong sense of pride and accomplishment.

Director of Communications

Keleigh Friedrich

Keleigh combines her passion for storytelling with her lifelong love for animals in her role at RedRover. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of California, Berkeley, and her Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing from Mills College.

Program Director

Rachel Stevens

Rachel supports the RedRover Relief, RedRover Responders and RedRover Readers programs while demonstrating the caring, vigilant and unwavering attributes of RedRover’s brand. Rachel earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science from the University of California, Davis.

Director of Collaboration and Outreach

Katie Campbell

Katie brings to RedRover her enthusiasm for community work along with her love of animals. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology and Criminal Justice from Lees McRae College and Master of Arts degree in Sociology from California State University, Sacramento. Katie loves telling the world about RedRover and supporting an organization that is dedicated to supporting the bond between humans and animals.

Program and Facilities Manager

Laurel Meleski

Laurel works with RedRover Relief grant programs: Urgent Care, Safe Escape, and Safe Housing. She always knew that she wanted a vocation helping animals and feels that she has truly found her purpose working to preserve the bonds between people and their pets.

Public Relations Specialist

Sheri Madsen

Sheri Madsen is RedRover’s Public Relations Specialist.  She has combined her love for animals with communications to help expand awareness and build compassion around the diverse programs and services that RedRover offers.

Sheri earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Studies from California State University, Sacramento.  She spends her spare time with her enthusiastic rescue Labrador named Oscar exploring nearby trails and outdoor patios, playing softball, camping and basically doing anything outdoors.

Field Services and Outreach Coordinator

Devon Krusko

Education Coordinator

Tara Lenehan

Tara facilitates learning and training of the RedRover Readers program, a role that integrates her passion for teaching with helping children discover tools to build strong self-esteem and positive thinking skills. As she says, “There is nothing better than working with children and being a part of their ‘ah-ha!’ moment.” Tara earned her Bachelor’s degree in Communication with a minor in the University Writing Program from the University of California, Davis.

Education and Marketing Coordinator

Caty Franco

Caty is an Education and Marketing Coordinator at RedRover, facilitating the RedRover Readers program, Marketing and related activities. She is passionate about humane education and believes it is the way to create a future with no animal cruelty. Caty earned her Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology with a minor in English at the University of California, Los Angeles.

Project Coordinator

Amelia Saris

As a RedRover Readers team member, Amelia gets the opportunity to weave her passion for education into her work to strive towards a more humane society for animals and people. Amelia holds a Master’s degree in Education and is currently completing her Certified Humane Education Specialist credential.

Development and Engagement Coordinator

Savannah Verdon

As RedRover’s Development and Engagement Coordinator, Savannah embodies her belief that animal issues are human issues and vice versa. A lifelong lover of animals and social justice, she complemented her Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science from University of California, Davis, with a Master’s degree in Animals & Public Policy from Tufts University to better understand the complex relationship between people and animals, and how that translates into real-world challenges and policies.

Program Coordinator

Minhhan Lam

Minhhan supports the RedRover Readers program and Kind News magazine. With a background in Animal Science, she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Human Development from the University of California, Davis, focusing on humane education. Minhhan nurtures her lifelong love for animals and nature through hiking, kayaking, and paddleboarding with her dog.

Communications Coordinator

Helia Zarkhosh

As Communications Coordinator, Helia applies her passion for animals to promote awareness and the advancement of RedRover’s mission and programs. Through her graduate studies in Animals and Public Policy, Helia developed a deeper understanding of the human-animal bond, the complex role of animals in society, and the link between human and animal well-being.

Administrative Assistant

Olivia Carpenter

Olivia pairs more than eight years’ experience working in the veterinary field with a Bachelor or Arts degree in Psychology to support the RedRover team and its mission. She deeply believes in being kind for kindness’ sake and is proud to be part of an organization whose values so closely mirror her own.

Membership Assistant

Nicolette Thayer

Nicolette brings her enthusiasm for non-profit animal welfare to this role to help animals and their people live long, healthy, and happy lives together. She truly believes that we can make positive changes in the lives of animals and people – “it isn’t just a goal, it’s our responsibility.”

Program Assistant

Nancy Xiong

Nancy is the Program Assistant for RedRover’s Relief Program, handling cases for urgent care grants. With a background in Animal Science and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology, she uses her experience and passion for animal welfare to support pet owners and their beloved companions.

Program Assistant

Athena Cardiasmenos

Athena is a Program Assistant for RedRover’s Relief program, providing case management for urgent care grants. Her background in animal welfare led her to earn a Master’s degree in Social Work and a graduate certificate in Animal-Assisted Social Work from the University of Denver. Athena is passionate about supporting the deep, complex bond that people have with their pets.