ABOUT MICHIGAN HUMANE

Mission: To improve and save lives through compassionate care, community engagement and advocacy for animals.

Michigan Humane was founded in 1877, is the oldest and largest nonprofit animal welfare organization in the state. Each year, Michigan Humane achieves 100 percent adoption of more than 8,000 healthy and treatable animals through compassionate care, community engagement and advocacy for humane treatment.

Michigan Humane operates three adoption centers and four veterinary centers in Detroit, Rochester Hills, Westland and Howell; seven adoption partnerships with Premier Pet Supply, Petco and PetSmart; and both a Cruelty Investigation Department and a Statewide Animal Response Team.

ABOUT THE HUMANE LEADERS BOARD

Launched in 2023, the Humane Leaders Board is a passionate group of young professionals dedicated to advancing Michigan Humane’s mission. Bringing fresh talent and perspectives, members of the Humane Leaders learn about leadership and nonprofit management while contributing their skills across various aspects of the organization and highlighting the next generation of philanthropic donors. Most importantly they serve as ambassadors of our cause bringing new ideas and vibrancy to Michigan Humane’s vision of creating the most humane community in America.

2024 Humane Leaders Board Members

Michael Wheeler, Chair Elizabeth Davidson Sarah Gregory
Alex Schechter, DVM Elyssa Kozak Sarah McCuish
Amritha (Ami) Venkataraman Evan Woolford Sarah Roberts
Brittany Foley Kate Holden Taryn Cusmano
Caroline Oberst Matthew Lelli Tasha Dane
Christopher Boll Michael Boryca  
Claire Slaughter Nicolette LeBlanc