Bay Area, CA

Our Bay Area team works in unbridled collaboration to raise money for their local chapter of The Street Dog Coalition.

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Team Leads

Hilary Wheeler

Dr. Hilary Wheeler has practiced veterinary medicine in the San Jose area since 1998. She has always been passionate about supporting the human-animal-bond and helping people in underserved communities. Dr. Wheeler joined The Street Dog Coalition as a Team Lead in 2020 and looks forward to expanding the care her team provides in the years to come. Dr. Wheeler also is proud to be part of the SDC staff, in the role of Medical Director.

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Andrea Romano

Andrea graduated with a degree in biology and is a business woman by trade, and an animal advocate by heart. Raised by the quintessential ‘crazy cat lady’, her mother instilled in her a love for all animals. Her house was always filled with strays who were cared for until a suitable fur ever home was found. She is a huge fan of The Street Dog Coalition and looks forward to her role as Co-Team Lead with Dr. Hilary Wheeler and her role as a Director on SDC’s Board of Directors.

Co-Team Lead

Volunteer Coordinator

Kat Klein

Kat has been volunteering with SDC since 2019 when she first heard about it from a co-worker at Fort Collins Veterinary Emergency and Rehabilitation Hospital. After her first clinic, she knew right away she wanted to continue to be a part of this organization for a long time. When she moved back to California in late 2020, she wanted to continue Street Dog's mission. In addition to volunteering, Kat is a full time oncology vet tech at Marqueen Animal Clinic. When she’s not working or volunteering, she is spending time with family, friends and her two cats (Starlord and Sylvie).

Community Partners

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SDC Bay Area in the News

Human Animal Bond Innovation Awards Spotlight

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AAHA: A Radical Act of Self-Care, Is the Cure to Burnout Helping Pets of the Homeless?

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NBC Bay Area: South Bay Veterinarian Helping Homeless by Helping Their Pets

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S01 E05 - A Conversation with SDC featured on "Waste Not...And Feed The Need" a Podcast by Loaves & Fishes Family Kitchen

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