Leadership

Meet the staff and board members of our limited-admission, free-roaming Lakewood shelter.

The People Behind Cat Care Society

Meet some of Cat Care Society’s key staff members. They are responsible for caring for cats at the shelter, working with donors, volunteers and vendors, and handling the behind-the-scenes activities that make the organization successful.

Shelter Leadership

EC Michaels

Executive Director

Jane Dorsey

Art Director

Ashleigh Leader

Director of Philanthropy

Dr. Cecily Palamara, DVM

Lead Veterinarian

Shannon Patterson, PHR, SHRM-CP

Director of Human Resources: People & Culture

Crystal Hoelter, RVT

Veterinary Services Manager

Madeleine Simon

Events & Development Manager

Ariana Jenks

Marketing Manager

Board of Directors

We are governed by a board of directors who volunteer their time to guide the organization.

Mark Colsman

Beth Dokolasa

Stephanie Gilmore

Gretchen Jahn

Davis Linden

Kathy McChesney

Michaela Sullivan

Lisa VanRaemdonck

Jaime Esswein

Have a question or comment but not sure who to reach out to? Visit our Contact Us page.

Want to join our team? See what open positions are available on our Careers page.

Visit Us

5787 W 6th Ave
Lakewood, CO 80214

Open Hours

Thurs-Mon: 12pm–6pm
Tues–Weds: Closed

Contact Us

info@catcaresociety.org
(303) 239-9680

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