Dee Dee found her calling in animal welfare. Her early experience came as a volunteer in Arizona animal shelters before she moved to Boise in 2001. She began working for the Idaho Humane Society in 2004, holding front desk and shelter positions prior to taking over as the shelter manager in 2008. She currently oversees out of state transfer program, the foster program and more! Dee Dee studied Management and English at Rio Salado College.

When not at work, Dee Dee spends time with her family and four dogs: Gibby, Joey, and Mookie. In her spare time, she loves to read and write.

Leah Stephens Clark joins the Idaho Humane Society with a background in education, the arts, and nonprofits. A native of Boise, Leah’s fondness for the city she calls home is profound and her love of the community is clear to those who meet her. One of the things she loves about development work is meeting new people and learning how IHS has impacted their lives. There are so many great stories to tell! She is grateful for a work-life balance that allows her to spend time in her 1979 Dodge Transvan (jealous?), teaching dance, and planting in her garden. She has two cats, Benjamin and Mae Mobley, dogs Julian and Mort, all adopted from the Idaho Humane Society over the years. Her pets bring her almost as much joy as her children, Rafferty and Matilde.

Angela joined the Idaho Humane Society in May 2023. Born and raised in Idaho, she deeply appreciates everything her home state has to offer and couldn’t imagine residing anywhere else.

Angela has over 23 years of experience in human resources and safety management, having worked across diverse industries such as manufacturing and construction. Her passion for HR stems from her enjoyment of working directly with employees and serving as an advocate for the company. Angela remains committed to ensuring the well-being of individuals, constantly striving to maintain a safe and injury-free environment. She is also certified through OSHA as a Safety & Health General Industry Specialist and a Safety & Health Construction Specialist.

In her personal life, Angela shares her home with two beloved American Staffordshire Terriers named Angel and Tyson. Their presence is such that Angela playfully recounts how she and her husband had to invest in a king-size bed to ensure their dogs’ utmost comfort during the night. During her leisure time, Angela cherishes moments spent with her family, all of whom reside locally.

Dr. Dannis joined the Idaho Humane Society in 2021 after graduating from the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University in Massachusetts. There she was the president of the Shelter Medicine Club and Feline Medicine Club. One of her highlights while in vet school was traveling to Africa as a fourth year with Kenyan & Danish veterinary students sterilizing Kenyan free-roaming dogs.

Dr. Dannis has owned various pets since childhood, including dogs, cats, chickens, hamsters, guinea pigs, and a turtle; she always knew she wanted to be a veterinarian. After a year-long rotating internship at a Boston veterinary hospital, she moved to Boise to work at the Idaho Humane Society without visiting the state. She has since fallen in love with biking the greenbelt, trying not to kill her garden, hiking, exploring downtown Boise and attending various events.

She currently has two shelter cats at home, Juniper and Snooki, and two dogs, Birdie (a Shiba Inu) and Rory (an Australian Shepherd). Dr. Dannis is most passionate about access to veterinary care and providing shelter animals with the same compassion and care she would want for her own pets.

When Leann came aboard as the Idaho Humane Society’s CFO in 2012, she’d already been involved with the organization for over half a decade, previously serving on the board of directors as well as the finance committee. Leann grew up with animals and loves working for a cause so near and dear to her heart. She and her family live with three IHS alums – two dogs, Bella and Jackson, and one cat, Callie.

Originally from Montana, Leann has called Boise home for more than 20 years. She holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a minor in political science from the University of Montana and has been a CPA since 1992.

In addition to watching her kids play sports and coaching her daughter’s lacrosse team, Leann likes to play tennis in her spare time.

Vanessa Grenier is a certified professional dog trainer who has been training dogs for over a decade. She is an Animal Behavior College graduate, certified in shelter training and enrichment by Karen Pryor Academy, certified in evaluation techniques for detection dogs and has hundreds of CEUs in a variety of other training methods and techniques.

She is always attending new seminars and classes to remain up to date in the most effective training methods and loves learning more ways that she can help pets and their owners. Vanessa has been involved in training at the Idaho Humane Society for 8 years, helping with our public training programs as well as providing staff training, dog evaluations, and building our training and enrichment programs for shelter animals.

Morris has been with the Idaho Humane Society since 1985, working on the shelter staff and then as an animal control officer before becoming the supervisor in 2003. He has Idaho Fish and Game chemical capture, FEMA community emergency response, shelter operation manager, and large-scale seizure certifications.

Morris has lived in Boise for 52 years. He has two dogs and loves to enjoy the outdoors.

Krystal is an Idaho native, raised in Colorado. She studied animal science at Washington State University and moved back to the Treasure Valley in 2013. She joined the Idaho Humane Society animal care team with the goal of becoming a veterinarian while advocating for animal welfare and championing those in need.

A lover of animals, Krystal adopted her Catahoula mix Phoenix from the shelter; his favorite things on the planet (besides food!) are spicy kittens when he isn’t getting to know other dogs are the shelter. Krystal also has a wild child BLM mustang named Hiccup, and a tiny black panther, aka cat named Peaches. Krystal enjoys fostering stressed-out medical cats and, when not working, enjoys reading, camping, hunting, playing softball, and traveling to places she’s never been.

Craig moved to Idaho to attend The College of Idaho to continue his college education and pursue playing collegiate baseball. It did not take long until he realized that this move to Idaho from California would change his outlook on life and his appreciation for what Idaho has to offer.

In April 2023, Craig joined the Idaho Humane Society as the Director of Animal Care and Control. Soon thereafter, Craig retired from the Boise Police Department after serving the Boise community for 25 years. During that time, Craig held several positions within BPD, but ended his career as a Sergeant for the Bike Patrol Unit and as one of the last remaining original members of the Boise Police Honor Guard – two of the most rewarding duties held during his law enforcement career. The transition from the Boise Police Department to the Idaho Humane Society has also been worthwhile, as it has allowed Craig to combine his experience in law enforcement with his love for animals.

Craig has two pets – Kali who was adopted from IHS in 2016, and a cat named Cleo. When not working, Craig enjoys spending time with his wife and family, traveling, and playing golf (even on bad days).

Kris began his animal welfare journey in 2014 when he worked with the Arizona Humane Society. During his time with AHS, he was fortunate to gain experience across many operational departments and take advantage of several educational opportunities. Next, he found himself running shelter operations at a mid-sized rescue in Tempe, Arizona, whose primary mission was providing temporary care for animals whose owners were in distress or had fallen on tough times.

Most recently, he was the Assistant Director of Animal Management for a municipality in Texas. While in Texas, Kris gained experience with code enforcement, investigations, and emergency response. Kris holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Arizona State University and an Animal Shelter Management Certificate from the University of the Pacific. He has received training through several organizations during his time in animal welfare, including Emancipet, Maddie’s Fund, and Austin Pets Alive!

Kris, a Boise native, is thrilled to return after more than three decades away. He looks forward to spending more time with his extended family and parents. Kris shares his free time with Daisy, Badger, and Paul, three rambunctious rescues from Texas.

Kristine joined the Idaho Humane Society in late 2017. After her husband retired from the US Marine Corps, their family moved back home to Boise where she was able to realize her goal of working to make a difference for animals.

Previous to joining IHS, Kristine founded and sold a digital media company. She is also a published author, keynote speaker, and has dedicated more than 10,000 volunteer hours serving the military community. She has served as a national board member for several charities to include the Military Family Advisory Network, Military Officer Association of America’s Spouse Advisory Council, and several local non-profits.

Kristine’s family has four dogs: Piper, a black Cocker Spaniel; Bella, a Chiweenie; and Auggie and Hazel, both Lab-Griffon mixes. She holds a master’s degree from Gonzaga University and two bachelor’s degrees from Boise State. In her spare time, Kristine enjoys traveling, reading, gardening, and celebrating life with friends.