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.
Board of Directors
Executive Committee
Francis Battista
Co-Founder and Board Chair
Lynn Flanders
Industry Professional and Board Treasurer
Micarl “Mica” Hill
Industry Professional and Board Secretary
Abby Jones
Industry Professional and and Board Vice-Chair
Members of the Board
Julie Castle
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Best Friends
Gregory Castle
Co-Founder and Board Member
Denise "Dee" Clark
Industry Professional and Board Member
Anne Mejia
Co-Founder 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 (CEO) of Best Friends
Judah Battista
Chief Sanctuary Officer
Sue Citro
Chief Experience Officer
Valerie Dorian
Chief Development Officer
Steve Howell
Chief Operations Officer and Chief Financial Officer
Raj Kamachee
Chief Information Technology 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