It was our pleasure to welcome Stash McCollough as FACE's new Executive Director in March, 2024. Her 20 years of leading values-based business operations will be an asset as she steps up to lead the organization into its next exciting chapter. A graduate of SDSU’s...
Annamarie joined FACE as Director of Development because she has a lifelong long love of animals and was inspired by the opportunity to help both people and their pets. She has worked in the nonprofit sector for more than 25 years, primarily as a grant...
Patty has been in the animal welfare sector for nearly 2 decades. She worked for the SPCA of Tampa Bay for three years prior to moving to California. She then worked for the San Diego Humane Society for eight years. Patty has extensive experience in...
With three decades of experience, Karen has made a career in non-profit animal welfare. In 1992, she moved from Indiana to Southern California where she obtained a degree in Urban Geography and Environmental Studies from UCLA. Karen worked full time while in school in a...
Mrs. Robb is a resident of Rancho Santa Fe. Her passion is animals. Her animal family includes 11 birds and 10 dogs. She has been a long supporter of Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, Downtown Dog Rescue, Stray Cat Alliance, Last Chance at Life, Frosted Faces,...
Dr. Keith Richter is a graduate of Cornell University, College of Veterinary Medicine. After completing his internship and residency, Dr. Richter served on the Internal Medicine staff of Angell Memorial Animal Hospital in Boston and as Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at the Tufts University...
Lana grew up on a farm in Nebraska, developing a strong love and bond with the many animals she has had over the years. So much so, that she intended to become a veterinarian and began her college career at Kansas State University. While a twist of...
Jarrett serves as General Counsel & Co-Founder at Spearhead Capital, LLC, and focuses his practice on Wealth Transfer, Philanthropy Planning, Income Tax Planning, and Trusts and Estates. His experience includes all facets of wealth and philanthropy planning, specifically pertaining to areas of charitable split interest trusts,...
Steven J. Cologne is an attorney at Higgs Fletcher & Mack. He has been an owner at Higgs, Fletcher & Mack since 1999, practicing complex tort and business litigation. Specifically, he advises clients in employment and complex commercial litigation. He has been outside counsel for...
Dori Slater Vance’s lifelong passion for all animals led her to her career in veterinary medicine. She is a cum laude graduate of the University of California, Davis, and spent nearly 20 years in the veterinary field. She was an influential advisory committee member to...
Dr. Erika Sox earned her Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degrees from University of California Davis. Following a one-year internship at Veterinary Specialty Hospital of San Diego, Dr. Sox went on to complete residency training at Cornell University and achieved board certification...
Dr. Arash Sarlati graduated from UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine after his passion for rescue animals led to his departure from a successful career in economics to pursue his dream of becoming a veterinarian. He has a special interest in animal behavior and in...
Dr. Bone graduated from the University of California at Davis with her Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine in 2004. She prioritizes keeping current with the latest theories and techniques in veterinary medicine and particularly enjoys researching difficult and challenging cases. She has supported FACE in many...
Missy has been actively supporting the FACE Foundation since 2008, and has served as the Event Chair for FACE's biggest fundraiser of the year, Bags and Baubles, for the last five years. Originally from Texas, she and her husband Phillip moved to Rancho Santa Fe in...
Elyse Dittrich was born and raised in Carlsbad, where she has loved animals since as long as she can remember. Growing up with dogs, cats, birds, lizards and horses, it was only natural that she would end up volunteering wherever there were animals! She has...
After earning a B.S. in Biology from Boston University, Seth spent a year in Boston as a Surgery Technician at Angell Memorial Animal Hospital, and went on to earn his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University in North Grafton, MA. Seth completed consecutive one-year...
Marie Green is a fashion stylist who specializes in designer consignment and image consulting. She closely follows trends and makes sure her clients have the opportunity to always look and feel their best. Whether it's editing a wardrobe, organizing a closet or personal shopping, she strives...