Our Team

It Takes a Village

At Heidi’s Village, our team is driven by purpose, passion, and pride. From veterinary care and animal behavior to administration and volunteer coordination, we bring a wide range of expertise to make a real difference in the lives of animals. We live by our core values, guiding every decision and action we take to ensure we’re always creating a safe, collaborative, and supportive environment for animals, our partners, and each other. We’re here to unite the animal welfare community and inspire change, one pet at a time.
Virginia Jontes Founder
Annet Ruiter Executive Director
Lisa Klimczak Foundation Liaison
Randy Rotondo Deputy Director
Chris Carlisle, CAWA Operations Director
Roberta McKee Roberta McKee Accounting Director
Dr. Marissa Steinberg Dr. Marissa Steinberg Medical Director
Dr. Katya Ruszczyk Dr. Katya Ruszczyk Associate Veterinarian
Andrea Perez Veterinary Clinic Manager
Sheridan Schilling Sheridan Schilling, CAWA Rescue Partner Manager
Zach Mills Animal Care / Behavior Manager
Kara Yancey Smitten Kitten Nursery Manager
Gaby Warehime Gabriele Warehime Volunteer / Foster Manager
Kate Harvey Office Manager
Dana Klose Marketing & Development Manager
Placeholder photo for Mike Fleming Mike Fleming Facilities Manager
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