PRESIDENT
Kelly Ann Miller
Kelly has been active in wildlife conservation, advocacy, and rehabilitation for more than 25 years. She holds a Wildlife Rehabilitation Certificate through the Animal Behavior Institute, where she completed a comprehensive program that included wildlife management, animal nutrition, health and disease, environmental education and outreach, and animal training. She has worked extensively with wildlife and rescued companion and farm animals, contributing to the compassionate rescue and care of hundreds of animals over the decades. She currently serves as President of the Foundation for Animal Empathy and manages the Woodland Animal Sanctuary in coastal Oregon. In addition to her wildlife work, Kelly is also a musician and an experienced event producer who has worked extensively to raise funds for conservation non-profits.
TREASURER
Emilio Lopez III
Emilio serves as the Treasurer for the Foundation for Animal Empathy. He is an impact and an environmental event producer, ethical technologist, with a background spanning festival production, live broadcast events, and innovative technology development. In addition to decades producing impact-driven events, Emilio is the creator of PORTL, a live event impact platform that has hosted online programs featuring key global voices in sustainability and animal welfare including Captain Paul Watson, Jane Goodall, Vandana Shiva, and Andrew Millison. He continues to integrate storytelling, technology, and advocacy to support the mission of the Foundation for Animal Empathy.
SECRETARY
Triana Rose Lopez
Triana serves as Secretary on the Board of the Foundation for Animal Empathy. She grew up with a deep connection to animals, spending her early years working hands-on in horse boarding and training facilities, as well as providing transportation and support during wildlife emergencies. That early calling continued into adulthood, where she trained and worked as a veterinary technician, participating in medical procedures at the South Eugene Animal Hospital while completing her science studies at the University of Oregon. Triana has personally rescued several small dogs, and her commitment to compassionate care for animals remains central in her life. When she is not working with or helping animals, she plays guitar, sings, and lives in Eugene, Oregon.
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