GREY2K
USA Education Fund Board
Christine A. Dorchak, President
Christine Dorchak has extensive professional
experience in the animal protection movement, and has also volunteered
for many humane organizations. She previously worked as Research Director
for the New England Anti-Vivisection Society and is a former Director of
the Ellen Gifford Sheltering Home for Cats. As host of the community television
program Animal Agenda, she has covered the issue of greyhound racing frequently.
Christine is a longdistance runner and has participated in five Boston
Marathons to date. She is currently pursuing a law degree at the New England
School of Law.
Carey M. Theil, Vice President
Carey previously worked as Director
of Legislation for State Senator John Lim, and represented the Greyhound
Protection League and Stop Oregon's Gambling Addiction in the 1997 and
1999 Oregon State Legislative Sessions. In 1999, he spearheaded a lobbying
effort that was successful in defeating every bill introduced in the Oregon
Legislature by the pari-mutual racing industry. He served as a member of
the 2000 Mulnomah County Animal Control Task Force, and is a founding member
of Oregon Defenders of Greyhounds and Friends of Shelter Animals.
Paula Blanchard, Clerk
Paula is a longtime supporter of animal
protection who was drawn to activism after adopting a racing greyhound.
She is a professional writer and has published three critically acclaimed
biographies.
Joe Holland
Joe is a retired teacher from Newton,
Massachusetts. He has recently focused his interest in animal protection
specifically on greyhounds, bringing to our educational organization the
benefit of 35 years of teaching experience.
Lorraine Nicotera
Lorraine is a volunteer for many animal
rights and welfare organizations and is involved in wildlife rehabilitation,
specializing in birds. She runs a private rehabilitation center for birds
and small animals and also does animal rescue. She holds a teaching degree
in biology and has extensive experience in humane education in the classroom.
Charles and Marina Cawley
Chuck is a graphic designer and has
created artwork for many clients including Starter Sportwear, Reebok and
Hasbro. Marina is a Registered Nurse who works in a local hospital. They
have become strong advocates for greyhounds and other dogs since adopting
two ex-racing greyhounds in 1995. They share their home with three companion
animals, Abby and Holly (greyhounds) and Alvin, a cat adopted from a shelter.
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