OUR TEAM
Our team is dedicated to serving our Veterans as individuals, sharing a community with them, as their family members, and as Veterans themselves.
Executive Director
Stacy Bruce
(she/her)
Director of Development & Communications
Katie McInnis
(she/her)
Programs Director
Erica Webb
(she/her)
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Director of Operations
Danielle Chavez
(she/her)
Veteran & Family Support Services Manager
Natalie Kalandos (she/her)
Clinical Director
Malinda LaVelle, LPCC
(she/her)
Team Training Manager
Aliah Clever, CPDT-KA
(she/her)
Records Specialist
Becca Anderson
(she/her)
Community Support Navigator
Vincent Sandoval
(he/him)
Development Coordinator
Rachelle Srader
Client Case Manager
MacKenzie Vazquez
(She/her)
Mental Health Counselor
Curtis Hutchinson, LMSW
(he/him)
Mental Health Counselor
Maria Birrell, LMSW
(she/her)
Team Trainer
Kat Westley
(she/her)
Team Trainer
Carolyn Kitts, CPDT-KA, CTDI, FDM
(she/her/they/them)
Founder
Lindsey Kay (she/her)
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Current Board Chair
New Mexico Legal Aid
Treasurer
Bank of Albuquerque
Past Board Chair
Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Mike Rogers
Board Member
Vets in Tech
Air Force and Air National Guard Veteran
Samantha Hoggan
Board Member
Enhabit Home Health and Hospice
Joel Esquibel
Board Member
Edward Jones
Past Board Chair and Vice Chair
ReSkin Medical
Allison Ritscher
Secretary
US Navy Veteran
Board Member
Dathan Weems Law Firm
Board Member
Horizons of New Mexico
Dr. Calvin Ward
Board Member
Concierge Health and Wellness Massage and Spa
United States Army Veteran
WE ARE HERE TO LISTEN.
At Paws and Stripes, everything we do is grounded in trust, respect, and a deep commitment to those we serve. We welcome feedback from our Veterans, families, partners, and community—it helps us grow and better fulfill our mission.
If you have a concern and feel it has not been fully addressed, are uncomfortable raising it through staff, or if it involves organizational leadership, you may reach out directly to our Board of Directors.
All concerns are handled with care and confidentiality. You will receive an acknowledgment within three business days, and the Board will thoughtfully review and respond in alignment with our governance practices.