Leading the way to Save Them All
Meet Best Friends Animal Society's leadership team, including the chief officers, directors, and members of the board of directors. Best Friends Animal Society is focused on stopping the killing of dogs and cats in shelters all across America.
Members of the Board of Directors
Executive Committee
Francis Battista, Co-Founder and Board Chair
Lynn Flanders, Industry Professional and Board Treasurer
Abby Jones, Industry Professional and and Board Vice-Chair
Anne Mejia, Co-Founder and Board Secretary
Julie Castle, Chief Executive Officer
Gregory Castle, Co-Founder and Board Member
Denise "Dee" Clark, Industry Professional and Board Member
Micarl “Mica” Hill, Industry Professional and Board Member
Cyrus Mejia, Co-Founder and Board Member
Oke Mueller, Industry Professional and Board Member
Phefelia Nez, Industry Professional and Board Member
Lona Williams, Industry Professional and Board Member
Chief Officers
Julie Castle, Chief Executive Officer
Joe Angelo, Chief People and Culture Officer
Judah Battista, Chief Sanctuary Officer
Sue Citro, Chief Experience Officer
Valerie Dorian, Chief Development Officer
Steve Howell, Chief Operations Officer and Chief Financial Officer
Greta Palmer, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer
Marc Peralta, Chief Program Officer
Holly Sizemore, Chief Mission Officer
Elise Traub, Chief External Affairs Officer and Chief of Staff