Board of Directors

 

 

DAWG Board of Directors

Front Row (l to r) Pam Bigelow, Stacey Marshall
Back Row (l to r) David Graff, Nathan Woods, Lisa Wright, Neil Korpinen, Susan Caine, Beth Sipula
Not pictured, Nicci Quinn, DVM

Pam Bigelow
Board Compliance / Secretary 
Susan Caine
Board President
David Graff
Treasurer / Finance
Neil Korpinen
Facilities
Nicci Quinn, DVM
Vet Clinic
Stacey Marshall
Communications 
Beth Sipula
HR / Compliance
Nathan Woods
Fundraising
Lisa Wright
Volunteer Committee

Susan & Phoebe

Susan Caine Non-profit Involvement:
·  DVS Board President, Springtime Committee Member
·  Girls, Inc. 100 Committee MemberCareer Highlight:
·  Executive Coach

Dogs: Sabrina, Jake (deceased), Cassie, Winston, Chase

 

Pam & Farley

 
Pam Bigelow
 

Non-profit Involvement:
·  Junior League of Santa Barbara (JL member since 1984-numerous positions over the years including past-president), Sustainer Council, Nominating Committee and Past-Presidents Tea Committee
·  Domestic Violence Solutions Springtime Committee (fundraiser-3 years on committee and this year (4th) co-chair for the event.)
·  Alzheimer’s Association (Memory Walk Marketing Committee, volunteer for 14+ years)

Dog:  Farley

 

David & Bandit

David GraffNon-profit Involvement:
·  Volunteered at the Helen Woodward Animal Center, a no kill shelter in San Diego
·  Prior to joining the board, was a DAWG volunteer and foster parent 

Career Highlights:
·  Practiced law since 2004 with large firms in San Diego and Los Angeles. Currently an associate attorney at Allen & Kimbell, LLP in Santa Barbara

Education:
·  Received a B.A. from University of Pennsylvania; J.D. from U.C. Davis; LL.M., Masters of Taxation from New York University

Dog: Bandit

 

Neil & Mary

Neil Korpinen  

 

Non-profit Involvement:
·  CALM Design Showcase House, 2006, 1999, and 1997

Career Highlights:
·  President of Korpinen-Erickson Inc, an interior design firm in SB

Education:
·  BFA architecture, Rhode Island School of Design

Dog: Rowdy

Dr. Quinn & Oscar

Nicci Quinn, DVM  

Career Highlights:
·  Veterinarian at DAWG since 2004
·  Full time associate veterinarian at Buena Animal Hospital in Ventura, CAEducation:
·  Received a B.A. from UCSB in 1998; graduated from University of California, Davis, School of Veterinary Medicine in 2002
·  Following graduation from UC Davis, completed a post-graduate professional internship at Veterinary Medical & Surgical Group (VMSG) in Ventura, CA

Dogs: Zephyr and Cowboy

Stacey & Domino

Stacey Marshall Non-profit Involvement:
·  Hope School PTA Executive Board member, Raising Hope Committee Chair
·  Hope School District Education Foundation (HSDEF), Board member and Spring Fundraising chair 

Career Highlights:
·  Over 20 years of sales and marketing experience

Dogs: Chloe and Spencer

 

Beth & Moose


Beth Sipula
 Non-profit Involvement:
·  Volunteered at no kill animal shelters in both LaSalle County Illinois and Dallas, Texas

 

Career Highlights:
·  Citrix Online since 1999 – Current position: Director, Regulatory Compliance
·  Created Bow Wow Committee and the “Bring Your Dog to Work” program for the company in early 2000

Dogs: Lucie, Reese, and Peanut Butter Cup

Nathan & Trevor


Nathan Woods
 Career Highlights:
·  Over 20 years of professional dog-training experience
·  Worked with thousands of dogs and owners and specializes in challenging breeds and behavioral issues
·  Owner of two local dog businesses – Loose Pooch Dog Club and Santa Barbara Pet Services
·  Member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers

 

Dogs: Tora and Bo


Lisa & Tiny


Lisa Wright
 Non-profit Involvement:
·  Has been a dedicated DAWG Volunteer since 1997. Attended meetings as a non-voting advisor for a year prior to becoming a Board Member
· Spent 2 years volunteering with the Palo Alto Humane Society, teaching Humane Education and participating in Animal Therapy with her own dog

 

Dogs: Madison, Milton, Shadow, and Charlie Brown

 

 

Contact Information

DAWG
5480 Overpass Rd
Santa Barbara, CA 93111

E-mail: info@sbdawg.org
Phone: 805-681-0561

Public hours:
Friday - Sunday
12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.