Our dedicated team of experienced professionals are at the heart of what we do, utilizing their unique skills and passion for cats to move the work of our  Organization forward. Without them, Refugio Area TNR would not be where it is today. Meet some of our team members below.

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Shauna Damron

*CEO/founder

*Animal Advocate

*Adoption Coordinator

*Post-Op Surgical Care Provider

*Fundraising Organizer

*Expert Cat Wrangler

*Transport Organizer

*Event Organizer (vaccination clinics)

*Medical Field, Banking, Animal Advocate giving a voice to those that have none

 

Michael Martinez

*Treasurer

My name is Alan-Michael Martinez. During my time at Woodforest National Bank, I've developed a passion for finding creative solutions and collaborating with others to solve problems. I'm dedicated to applying my professional expertise to help support this organization's mission of providing friendly animal services to the surrounding areas.

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Taylor Grimes

• Board member for Refugio Area TNR

• Social media manager

• Animal Advocate 

•  Post op surgical care provider

• Graduate with B.A. of Science in Psychology

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Gwen Koliba

•treasurer

•supporter and animal advocate 

•colony caregiver 

•Board member for Refugio Area TNR

•volunteer at bake sales

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Mary Canales

•supporter and animal advocate 

•colony caregiver

•volunteer at bake sale/vaccine clinics 

•Board member for Refugio Area TNR

. Woodsboro Lions Club President 

. Past Mayor for City of Austwell 

. Past Justice of the Peace For Refugio County 

. Ordained Minister 

•Board member

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Dr. Jennifer Stevens Ballard DVM

Board Member

Born and raised in Victoria, Texas. Graduated from Texas A&M in 2010 with my undergraduate degree in biomedical science and a minor in business. Then graduated from vet school in 2014. I came back to Victoria and worked mixed practice until I had my son in 2017. From then on I have been a relief veterinarian and 2 years ago found a passion for spay/neuter.

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