National Support Team

The National Support Team provides the various responsibilities associated with the day-to-day operations of the organization, including but not limited to providing the necessary support to the State level teams.

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Chief Executive Officer, Linda Spurlin-Dominik

Provides direction and leadership toward the achievement of the organization’s philosophy, mission, strategy, and its annual goals and objectives.

National Marketing Director, Jessica Semon

Overseas all marketing efforts for the organization, including providing strategic planning for all public relations, social media, events, collateral, website and newsletters.   The position is responsible for providing branding standards for the organization and educating volunteers on why a consistent brand and messaging is important for the growth of the organization.  Also responsible for maintaining our website.

National Volunteer Director, Carol Highhouse

Responsible for all aspects of our volunteer program, including on-boarding and recruiting volunteers.

National Coordination Director, Sarah James

Acts as national coordinator for states that do not have a state management team in place.  Assists state level foster home coordinators as needed.

National IT Director, Janna Loeffler

Responsible for the day-to-day operations of all technology platforms for the organization.

National Training Director, (currently open)

Responsible for the development and training of all volunteers for the organization.

Grant Researcher / Writer, Victoria Scott

Research and writes specific grant opportunities for organizational programs, major projects, and other needs related to the Organization's mission.

National Marketing Team

The National Marketing Team provides marketing support to the organization in the key areas of marketing, public relations, community outreach, events, social media and our newsletter.

National Marketing Director, Jessica Semon

Overseas all marketing efforts for the organization, including providing strategic planning for all public relations, social media, events, collateral, website and newsletters.   The position is responsible for providing branding standards for the organization and educating volunteers on why a consistent brand and messaging is important for the growth of the organization.  Also responsible for maintaining our website.

National Media Relations Coordinator, open

Primary point of contact for all interaction with the media for the organization.  The Media Relations Coordinator is responsible for all media interaction for the organization, pitching story ideas to the media, organizing media interviews and handling any and all logistics.   This volunteer must be fully educated with the mission and purpose of the organization and be familiar with all OPSEC guidelines.

National Social Media Coordinator, open

Responsibilities: Responsible for maintaining the organization’s social media platforms (Facebook, twitter, YouTube, etc) and to responding to postings with standard responses developed by the National Marketing Director. 

National Events Coordinator, open

Responsible for the review of proposed events that state support team volunteers have been invited to attend.  Also responsible for providing guidance on information table set-up and best practices for attending events on behalf of the organization. 

National Newsletter Editor, open

Responsible for the development, content and execution of the organization’s quarterly newsletter.   Also responsible for maintaining contacts in the organizations e-marketing program, ConstantContact.

National Blog Editor, Kathy Brinck

Responsible for the organization’s national blog, Tails from the Front Line. 

Graphic Designer, open

This is a part time position to assist with the development and execution of all collateral material for the organization (flyers, postcards, brochures, graphics, etc.)

MVP Sanctuary Project Team

The MVP Sanctuary Project Team is a "working committee" with full responsibility of all aspects for the project including but not limited to the planning, developing, implementation, and operations for the first sanctuary in Texas.  To learn more about this project visit: www.mvpsanctuary.org

Project Leader, Linda Spurlin-Dominik

Project Advisor, Jack Smoot

Building Project Manager, Don Wagner (Morton Buildings)