Meet Our Board
Patty Scholz-Cohen,
President
Patty has lived in New Castle, NH for more than thirty years where she and her husband raised two daughters as well as several beloved dogs and cats. She has served on a variety of nonprofit boards in the Seacoast and NH as well as for the Town of New Castle's Planning Board and Select Board. She has been passionate about helping to create NH Pet Aid since learning about a Seacoast family who had to surrender their dog because they couldn't afford to pay for its medical care.
Diane Schaefer,
Vice President
Diane has worked with nonprofit organizations in New Hampshire for more than 30 years, helping leadership raise more funding to support their charitable missions. She was an avowed “cat person” until she and her husband rescued Luna, a lively American Cocker Spaniel who keeps them busy on walks around Portsmouth. (Although she still loves cats!)
Jillian L. Dickey, Treasurer
Jillian lives in NH with her husband, 2 sons and 2 dogs in Barrington. Growing up knowing a dog's love, she has always felt passionate about a pet's role in the family. Her professional background in accounting, life experience, and love of animals, connects perfectly with the mission of NH Pet Aid.
Wendy Munroe
Wendy calls New Hampshire her home and has been fortunate to work in veterinary medicine for her entire career. She is a certified veterinary technician and a certified veterinary practice manager. She enjoys spending time on the water with family, horseback riding and shares her home with her well-loved dogs, horses, and kitty. She is passionate about the human animal bond that NHPA supports.
Brie is a local business owner who has been offering dog camp and training opportunities to the Seacoast’s furriest for 6+ years. While working through a college degree in the Southeast she couldn’t help but volunteer with a local animal rescue to pull, rehab, and adopt out as many dogs & cats as possible. Animal rights and
a general humanitarian nature have always been catalyzing themes in her life, so joining NH Pet Aid seemed to align just right with her passion for paws. She lives in NH with her partner, 2 dogs, and 6 chickens.
Brienna Boisvert
Pack Leader at Expawditions, LLC
Brie is a local business owner who has been offering dog camp and training opportunities to the Seacoast’s furriest for 6+ years. While working through a college degree in the Southeast she couldn’t help but volunteer with a local animal rescue to pull, rehab, and adopt out as many dogs & cats as possible. Animal rights and
a general humanitarian nature have always been catalyzing themes in her life, so joining NH Pet Aid seemed to align just right with her passion for paws. She lives in NH with her partner, 2 dogs, and 6 chickens.
Rachel Gerrol, DVM
Rachel was born and raised in upstate New York. She moved to New Hampshire in 2019 after graduating from veterinary school. She is currently an associate veterinarian at a practice in southern New Hampshire. In her spare time she enjoys taking walks with her dog, playing with her cat, and going to the beach. She became a veterinarian to help improve the lives of pets and their owners, and she is excited to continue this mission with NH Pet Aid.
Past Vice President
Daniel Kelleher, DVM
We are grateful to Dan for his vital role in launching NH Pet AId!
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Dan is a veterinarian in southern New Hampshire. New Hampshire Pet Aid is the culmination of years of caring for pets and helping families through challenging circumstances.
