Our Board
From our street clinics to our Board of Directors, The Street Dog Coalition relies on volunteers nationwide who give their time and talent to our mission. Many thanks to our Board members below for their national representation, expertise, and passion for the many facets of our work.
If you’re interested in joining our Board, click here to view our Recruitment Guide.
Kathy Makolinski, DVM
Chairperson
Kathy Makolinski, DVM is from Western NY and is the Team Lead for The Street Dog Coalition's Buffalo chapter. She looks forward to collaborating with a human service provider in a One Health approach to street medicine. "I feel fortunate to provide veterinary care to animals at such clinics in order to keep them healthy and with their people."
Andrea Romano
Vice Chairperson
Andrea Romano 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 Vice Chairperson on SDC’s Board of Directors.
Lisa Cummins Dulchinos
Treasurer
Lisa Cummins Dulchinos is a Business Economics alumni of UCSB (undergrad) and St Mary's College (MBA) in Moraga. She is a lover of animals and has always had them in her life. From the two vizslas that ran many miles with her to her guide dog Bella that was "repurposed" and Lily her retriever that needs lots of extra love. When she isn't taking her dogs for walks she is taking care of two cats and five kids from her blended family. Caring for animals is a passion of hers and she couldn't be more excited to join SDC’s Board.
Julie Moentk, DVM
Secretary
Julie Moentk, DVM has lived in the Phoenix area her entire life except for the four years she attended Veterinary school at Colorado State University and one year in Columbus Ohio to complete an internship at The Ohio State University. She has practiced emergency veterinary medicine for the past 28 years. In 2019 she began volunteering with The Street Dog Coalition and has found this experience to be extraordinarily rewarding.
Stacey Evans, JD
Stacey Evans, JD is the VP General Counsel of ElleVet Sciences, a SDC Legacy Sponsor. Stacey has a passion for developing strategies that result in access to veterinary products and veterinary care. Louis Luigi, Stacey’s first dog she had as an adult, inspired her passion for access to veterinary products and care. Stacey currently has Rudi and Yeong-Mi, two energetic and mischievous Alaskan Malamute dogs she adopted following Louis Luigi’s passing away. For over a decade, Stacey brought her passion for access to veterinary products and care through leadership of organizations including the U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary’s Advisory Committee on Animal Health. She is excited to share her passion and skills to help SDC.
Doug McInnis, DVM Director
Dr. McInnis is the VP of Veterinary Leadership with Western Veterinary Partners, one of SDC’s Legacy Sponsors. He grew up with animals on their small family farm; it was there that he discovered a love for helping animals and decided to pursue a veterinary career. He is dedicated to his profession and often fosters that dedication for high school students and the youth interested in the veterinary field. He has served on many boards, including in the role of President, and he is excited to bring his passion for veterinary medicine and philanthropy to assist The Street Dog Coalition in its mission and vision.
Rachael Brown, Esq. Director
Rachael Brown spends her days advising companies on the complexities of California employment law. She spends her free time taking her boxers to the park, hiking and spending time outdoors, reading, playing volleyball, and stopping to pet all the dogs she encounters out and about. After growing up in the Seattle area, Rachael attended both undergrad and law school at Santa Clara University and is thrilled to call the SF Bay Area home. Rachael looks forward to joining the SDC Board and supporting a mission close to her heart.
Leslie Woollenweber Director
Leslie Woollenweber, MBA, has 17 years of nonprofit experience, including roles in development, program management and community engagement. She currently works with Volunteers for Outdoor Colorado as their as the Development Director. Prior to joining the nonprofit sector, Leslie spent 10+ years in the biotech industry with roles in drug discovery, product management, P.R. and business development. Leslie’s nonprofit experience includes human services, conservation, humanitarian aid and outdoor recreation. She is excited to bring her dedication to keeping loved pets with their families to SDC’s Board.
Michelle Dally, DVM
Director
Michelle Dally, DVM is a mixed-animal veterinarian who ran her mobile practice for 6.5 years in rural western CO. She is accredited as a veterinary medical acupuncturist and fear free handler. She moved to Florida in 2020 and started a SDC Team. Before entering vet school at 44, she was a lawyer, and served as a Senate legislative aide and later, a political journalist. She shared in a Pulitzer prize in 2000 for coverage of the Columbine Massacre and published a novel titled “A Highly Placed Source” in 2006. She and her husband raised 4 boys in a blended family in a fairly- messy house full of adopted and foster dogs.
Sandrine Chaumette
Photo and bio coming soon.
