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
Accounting Director
Dr. Marissa Steinberg
Medical Director
Dr. Katya Ruszczyk
Associate Veterinarian
Andrea Perez
Veterinary Clinic Manager
Sheridan Schilling, CAWA
Rescue Partner Manager
Zach Mills
Animal Care / Behavior Manager
Kara Yancey
Smitten Kitten Nursery Manager
Gabriele Warehime
Volunteer / Foster Manager
Kate Harvey
Office Manager
Dana Klose
Marketing & Development Manager
Mike Fleming
Facilities Manager