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About Us
The PUPP Board
Janine Annett
Janine Annett brings seven years of experience in nonprofit fundraising to PUPP’s Board. In addition to her professional nonprofit experience, she also volunteers with numerous organizations. Janine is incredibly dedicated to animal welfare, and she spends much of her spare time finding homes for homeless pets. She has her own website about men and cats (www.menandcats.com), and she is constantly working to bring volunteers and/or donors to nonprofit organizations. Janine was attracted to PUPP’s Board because she loves helping both animals and people, and she understands the joy that pets can bring to people, especially in times of duress. Janine’s favorite animals include dogs, cats, bees, cows, alpacas and giant squid! Janine has two cats, brothers Charley and Thurston. Thurston is a tabby who is attached to Janine while tuxedo Charley prefers her husband. Janine received her B.A. in English from Barnard College.
Rachel Herman, President
Rachel Herman works as Major Gifts Manager for the ASPCA. Rachel started her career at a law firm and quickly shifted her focus to the nonprofit sector, where she has gained extensive experience in development and fundraising. As founder of PUPP, Rachel brings her vision to the Board as well as her passion for protecting the welfare of animals. Rachel is the proud mother of a black and white cat with a half moustache named Wylee, whom she adopted from the ASPCA in 2004. Wylee enjoys playing soccer and fetch, and he does not enjoy sharing Rachel with others. Rachel received her B.A in Political Science with a minor in Crime and Justice from the University of Michigan and her Master of Public Administration from NYU’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, where she specialized in Nonprofit Management and Policy.
JR Hernandez
JR Hernandez brings an expertise in financial management to the PUPP Board. JR has an extensive background in corporate finance and asset management, with over five years experience in investment banking and both public and private equity investing. In addition to his finance background, JR is fluent in four languages, including Spanish, French and Italian. As a child, JR had a cat named Mishu, a cocker spaniel named Pepe, and two parakeets named Pee Wee Herman and Tina Turner. JR received a B.S. in Economics from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, where he specialized in Finance and Global Analysis.
Joey Hogue, Secretary
Joey Hogue is the Associate Director of Development for Pediatrics at NYU Langone Medical Center and brings eight years of fundraising and strategic planning experience to the PUPP Board, which includes time at the New York Public Library. Joey loves animals and believes PUPP's mission is wonderful because it is helping both animals and people in need. While Joey does not currently have any pets, there is a very special place in her heart for the animals that have come into her life, especially Scarlett, her cocker spaniel; she was not only a wonderful dog but a good friend. Joey received her B.A. from Marymount of Fordham University and a Master of Public Administration from NYU's Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service.
Cody McBurnett
Cody McBurnett is a communications and marketing professional as well as a writer with experience developing creative and innovative strategies, copy, and art for web, media, special events, nonprofit fundraising, and internal business communications. She is currently freelancing as a copywriter, designer, and marketing/branding consultant, and her resume and portfolio are available at her website: www.icelandicody.com. After college, Cody lived in Panama, where she studied Spanish and volunteered with Spay Panama, an organization committed to curbing the epidemic of dog and cat overpopulation. She also founded and ran Puertas, a community gallery, youth center, art, and performance space. Fore three years, Cody worked at Bideawee, one of the country’s oldest and most respected animal welfare organizations. She started out in an individual giving role, was promoted to special events and sponsorships, and most recently served as the company’s first Manager of Communications, producing and overseeing all communications and creative for the rapidly growing organization. She and her husband live in Brooklyn and are the proud companions of three beautiful cats, Kit Kat, age four, Lyon, age five, and Lorelei, age six. Cody received her B.A. from Eugene Lang College: The New School for Liberal Arts.
Janine Annett
Janine Annett brings seven years of experience in nonprofit fundraising to PUPP’s Board. In addition to her professional nonprofit experience, she also volunteers with numerous organizations. Janine is incredibly dedicated to animal welfare, and she spends much of her spare time finding homes for homeless pets. She has her own website about men and cats (www.menandcats.com), and she is constantly working to bring volunteers and/or donors to nonprofit organizations. Janine was attracted to PUPP’s Board because she loves helping both animals and people, and she understands the joy that pets can bring to people, especially in times of duress. Janine’s favorite animals include dogs, cats, bees, cows, alpacas and giant squid! Janine has two cats, brothers Charley and Thurston. Thurston is a tabby who is attached to Janine while tuxedo Charley prefers her husband. Janine received her B.A. in English from Barnard College.
Rachel Herman, President
Rachel Herman works as Major Gifts Manager for the ASPCA. Rachel started her career at a law firm and quickly shifted her focus to the nonprofit sector, where she has gained extensive experience in development and fundraising. As founder of PUPP, Rachel brings her vision to the Board as well as her passion for protecting the welfare of animals. Rachel is the proud mother of a black and white cat with a half moustache named Wylee, whom she adopted from the ASPCA in 2004. Wylee enjoys playing soccer and fetch, and he does not enjoy sharing Rachel with others. Rachel received her B.A in Political Science with a minor in Crime and Justice from the University of Michigan and her Master of Public Administration from NYU’s Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service, where she specialized in Nonprofit Management and Policy.
JR Hernandez
JR Hernandez brings an expertise in financial management to the PUPP Board. JR has an extensive background in corporate finance and asset management, with over five years experience in investment banking and both public and private equity investing. In addition to his finance background, JR is fluent in four languages, including Spanish, French and Italian. As a child, JR had a cat named Mishu, a cocker spaniel named Pepe, and two parakeets named Pee Wee Herman and Tina Turner. JR received a B.S. in Economics from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, where he specialized in Finance and Global Analysis.
Joey Hogue, Secretary
Joey Hogue is the Associate Director of Development for Pediatrics at NYU Langone Medical Center and brings eight years of fundraising and strategic planning experience to the PUPP Board, which includes time at the New York Public Library. Joey loves animals and believes PUPP's mission is wonderful because it is helping both animals and people in need. While Joey does not currently have any pets, there is a very special place in her heart for the animals that have come into her life, especially Scarlett, her cocker spaniel; she was not only a wonderful dog but a good friend. Joey received her B.A. from Marymount of Fordham University and a Master of Public Administration from NYU's Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service.
Cody McBurnett
Cody McBurnett is a communications and marketing professional as well as a writer with experience developing creative and innovative strategies, copy, and art for web, media, special events, nonprofit fundraising, and internal business communications. She is currently freelancing as a copywriter, designer, and marketing/branding consultant, and her resume and portfolio are available at her website: www.icelandicody.com. After college, Cody lived in Panama, where she studied Spanish and volunteered with Spay Panama, an organization committed to curbing the epidemic of dog and cat overpopulation. She also founded and ran Puertas, a community gallery, youth center, art, and performance space. Fore three years, Cody worked at Bideawee, one of the country’s oldest and most respected animal welfare organizations. She started out in an individual giving role, was promoted to special events and sponsorships, and most recently served as the company’s first Manager of Communications, producing and overseeing all communications and creative for the rapidly growing organization. She and her husband live in Brooklyn and are the proud companions of three beautiful cats, Kit Kat, age four, Lyon, age five, and Lorelei, age six. Cody received her B.A. from Eugene Lang College: The New School for Liberal Arts.
Mission
PUPP (Partners United for People and Pets) is a nonprofit organization and our mission is to promote the general health and well-being of underserved individuals through the provision of pet care assistance. Our goal is to advance wellness by maintaining and strengthening the bonds between these individuals and their animal companions.
Essentially, PUPP will help individuals care for their pets when physical or financial barriers prevent them from doing so on their own.
Values
Elderly, disabled, low-income and other individuals in need.
Why are these services so important?
Research demonstrates that having a pet as a companion enhances an individual's mental and physical health. In addition to the positive health benefits for us, the quality of life for these deserving pets also improves.
Oftentimes, individuals are forced to relinquish their animal companions to local shelters when physical or financial barriers make it too difficult for them to provide adequate pet care. PUPP's services will make it possible for these people to keep their pets. This results in an improved quality of life for the animals, and it also decreases the euthanasia rate as fewer animals will be relinquished to shelters.
