About us
PUPP has been making tremendous progress over the last few months, and I am pleased to announce that we have recently formed our Board of Directors! The first Board meeting was recently held, and we are all incredibly excited to get to work on behalf of all the pet parents who struggle to provide adequate care for their pets due to physical, financial or other barriers.
Board Members include:
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
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
Joey Hogue is an Associate Director of Special Events 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 and then NYU Langone Medical Center. 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 my life, especially Scarlett, here 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.
Darlene Larsen
Darlene Larsen is a professional fundraiser, and she is Director of Major and Planned Gifts at Bideawee, a 105 year-old animal welfare organization. Darlene brings to PUPP seven years of experience in major, planned, foundation, corporate, direct mail and special events fundraising. Darlene also has experience as a Social Worker for the Salvation Army's Therapeutic Foster Care division. Darlene was attracted to PUPP because its mission speaks directly to her strong interest in the animal - human bond, and she believes that PUPP will be instrumental in providing that extra direct support needed by so many pet parents. While Darlene does not currently have pets at home, she gets her dog and cat "fix" at work each day. Darlene received her B.A. from Hofstra University.
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. Until recently, 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.
Board Members include:
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
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
Joey Hogue is an Associate Director of Special Events 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 and then NYU Langone Medical Center. 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 my life, especially Scarlett, here 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.
Darlene Larsen
Darlene Larsen is a professional fundraiser, and she is Director of Major and Planned Gifts at Bideawee, a 105 year-old animal welfare organization. Darlene brings to PUPP seven years of experience in major, planned, foundation, corporate, direct mail and special events fundraising. Darlene also has experience as a Social Worker for the Salvation Army's Therapeutic Foster Care division. Darlene was attracted to PUPP because its mission speaks directly to her strong interest in the animal - human bond, and she believes that PUPP will be instrumental in providing that extra direct support needed by so many pet parents. While Darlene does not currently have pets at home, she gets her dog and cat "fix" at work each day. Darlene received her B.A. from Hofstra University.
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. Until recently, 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.
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