Board of Directors
Our Board supports the work of the shelter and provides mission-based leadership and strategic governance. While day-to-day operations are led by PWP’s executive director (ED), the Board-ED relationship is a partnership, and the appropriate involvement of the Board is both critical and expected.
President, Shennan Harris
Shennan is a Clintonville native whose relationship with PWP goes back to 2001, when she worked as a volunteer. In the years since, she adopted two cats from PWP—Sir Richard Thomas Biscuit III and Kaiya Marie. After spending a number of years in Chicago, Shennan returned to Columbus where she is a labor and employment attorney and mom to Louisa, Richie, and Kaiya.
Shennan is honored to be able to serve as a board member, and excited to have the opportunity to enable the shelter to help even more orphaned pets than ever before. Contact Shennan
Shennan is honored to be able to serve as a board member, and excited to have the opportunity to enable the shelter to help even more orphaned pets than ever before. Contact Shennan
Vice President, Dana Bagwell
Dana is a lifelong Clintonville resident, and a proud mom to two rescued pets, Jack and Cubby. She has been married to her husband, Jon, since 2006, and they have a son, Stan, who is in school at Indian Springs. In addition to her duties with Pets Without Parents and as a stay-at-home mom, she is the Chair of the Clintonville Area Commission’s Zoning & Variance Committee, serves as a board member for Clintonville Go Public, Experience Clintonville, the City of Columbus’ Mobile Food Vending Advisory Board, and SNAP of Central Ohio, and is a member of the Dominion Middle School Site Based Council.
She loves serving and strengthening her community and looks forward to seeing the positive growth at Clintonville’s own no-kill shelter. Contact Dana
She loves serving and strengthening her community and looks forward to seeing the positive growth at Clintonville’s own no-kill shelter. Contact Dana
Treasurer, Beau Christenson
Beau is a local Columbus resident and avid animal owner and supporter. He and his wife, Rebecca, are proud parents to 2 kids and their three dogs (Abby – Sheltie, Aubrey – Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, and Heidi – Boxer). Beau grew up in Columbus and has been living in the Columbus area most of his life. He graduated from Capital University with a double degree both in behavioral sciences. Beau works as a campus safety coordinator for a logistics distribution company in the Columbus area.
Beau is excited to serve Pets Without Parents. He looks forward to helping strengthen the foundation and growth of the Clintonville no-kill animal shelter as well as to help find all the animals loving homes. Contact Beau
Beau is excited to serve Pets Without Parents. He looks forward to helping strengthen the foundation and growth of the Clintonville no-kill animal shelter as well as to help find all the animals loving homes. Contact Beau
Secretary, Jessica Fisher
Jessica graduated in 2006 with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Wittenberg University. She is currently a Contracting Manager with Optum.
Jessica is a lifelong animal lover and lives in Columbus with her two spoiled dogs, Lucy and Nina. Contact Jessica
Jessica is a lifelong animal lover and lives in Columbus with her two spoiled dogs, Lucy and Nina. Contact Jessica
Member, Kris Woliver
Kris is an Upper Arlington resident and shelter pet enthusiast. She and her husband, Simon, are proud parents to Morgan, their Jack Russell Terrier and Kris’ go-to running partner. Kris grew up in Cincinnati and has been living in Columbus since 2007. She is a Double Buckeye, earning Bachelor of Arts and Law degrees from Ohio State. Kris worked in recruitment and admissions for OSU and now works as a labor and employment attorney in downtown Columbus.
Kris is excited to serve Pets Without Parents. She looks forward to helping Clintonville’s no-kill shelter continue to grow as well as find homes for dogs and cats in need. Contact Kris
Kris is excited to serve Pets Without Parents. She looks forward to helping Clintonville’s no-kill shelter continue to grow as well as find homes for dogs and cats in need. Contact Kris
Member, Kayla Kincaid
Kayla is a Columbus resident and life-long animal lover. She and her fiance love taking their Border Collie mix Molly on long walks and hikes. Kayla moved to Columbus in 2013 to attend the Columbus College of Art & Design, earning a BFA in Advertising and Graphic Design. She works at Big Lots as an eCommerce Marketing Specialist.
Kayla is grateful for this unique opportunity to serve the community, and to empower Pets Without Parents shelter and the animals they serve. Contact Kayla
Kayla is grateful for this unique opportunity to serve the community, and to empower Pets Without Parents shelter and the animals they serve. Contact Kayla
Member, Jen Wooster-McBride
Jen is a resident of Downtown Columbus and is a lifelong supporter of shelter animals. She and her husband, Colin, are proud parents to Fritz, their mixed breed shelter puppy. Jen is a lifelong Columbus resident and graduate of The Ohio State University, earning a Bachelors of Arts and a Masters in Business Administration. Jen was the COO of Parking Solutions Inc until its sale and now does independent operations consulting. Jen is excited to join the board and work to increase community awareness for the need of support to our local shelter, Pets Without Parents. Contact Jen
Member, Gerry Wallace
Gerry Wallace is a born and raised Buckeye, originally from Granville, Ohio. He is a non-voting board member through his participation in the Fisher Board Fellows program at The Ohio State University, joining in May of 2016. He is a second year MBA student studying finance and a proud owner of a rescued lab/retriever named Ollie. He is very excited to help PWP build its brand and impact on Columbus and central Ohio. Contact Gerry
New Board Members
We are currently seeking applications for board members. For details, please review the board member position description.
If you are interested in becoming a board member, please send your resume, along with a cover letter explaining why you want to be a board member, what you think you can bring to the table, and 2-3 references, to: pwpboard@gmail.com.
If you are interested in becoming a board member, please send your resume, along with a cover letter explaining why you want to be a board member, what you think you can bring to the table, and 2-3 references, to: pwpboard@gmail.com.
