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Mark Stolow, President
Zoë Quinn Phillips, Vice-President
Billy Freedin, Secretary/Treasurer
Dr. Allan Gilmour
Nathalie Ménard
Kerry St-Laurent
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Mark Stolow is a social entrepreneur with a track record of helping non-profits thrive in the world of community based initiatives. He developed the first Quebec-wide tele-learning network in support of family caregivers, which has been recognized for innovation by the J.W. McConnell Family Foundation. He has worked with and helped thousands of families across Canada. His extensive work in the private and non-profit sector in the areas of development, communications, program development and fundraising is helping to lay the groundwork for the evolution of the PACCK Foundation. Mark holds an honors degree from Concordia University in Montreal. Back to top ^ |
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Zoë Quinn-Phillips has been working as a dog professional for over a decade. Her training philosophy incorporates positive reinforcement techniques with a focus on motivational learning. Her academic background in Psychology forms the basis of her training theory. Zoë has successfully rehabilitated hundreds of dogs with a range of behavioral issues, such as separation anxiety, aggression towards other dogs/humans, phobias, destructive behaviors, and resource guarding. Zoë is the only trainer in Quebec to have earned the Certified Pet Dog Trainer (CPDT) designation through the Certification Council for Pet Dog Trainers (CCPDT). She is also a professional member of the Association for Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) in the U.S.,the Canadian Association of Professional Pet Dog Trainers (CAPPDT) and the International Positive Dog Training Association (IPDTA). Back to top ^ |
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Billy Freedin has been working with PACCK since the very beginning. His work in the area of investment banking and accounting makes him the perfect person to fill the role as PACCK’s Treasurer. Back to top ^ |
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Dr. Allan Gilmour is a local Montreal Veterinarian. Allan has a profound knowledge of all things health and wellness when it comes to dogs. He is very active in the Montreal dog community and is committed to non profit projects that support fostering. Back to top ^ |
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Nathalie Ménard is the mother of a child with Autism. Nathalie has been instrumental in helping the PACCK Foundation continue to evolve its grassroots fundraising and sensitization campaigns. She received one of the first Autism Assistance Canines from PACCK’s A-Team graduates for the benefit of her son. She also fostered one of PACCK’s puppies. Nathalie is very active within her own community; she is in charge of the volunteer first responder’s unit. Back to top ^ |
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Kerry St. Laurent is an artist, educator and animal lover who was first introduced to the PACCK Foundation as a Junior Trainer for PACCK’s A-Team of assistance dogs. Her involvement with PACCK has continued past the puppyhood and training of the dogs after seeing the tremendous impact of the program. She has been involved in many volunteer and outreach programs including a trip to Alaska with CSJ Volunteers in Mission, work with local animal shelters, and founded a program to use her artistic talents to donate to cancer research. Kerry currently works as full-time faculty for the Art Institute of Pittsburgh Online Division where she teaches color theory. Back to top ^ |