Taylor Chang, Vice President Technology
Taylor Chang joined Canine Companions in 2023 as the Vice President of Technology, leading the organization’s efforts in leveraging technology to further the mission.
Taylor Chang joined Canine Companions in 2023 as the Vice President of Technology, leading the organization’s efforts in leveraging technology to further the mission.
Since joining the National board in the early 2000’s, Bill has served as Treasurer as well as chair of the development committee.
John Miller was first introduced to Canine Companions by Jean Schulz in 1998. John became more deeply involved when Jean asked him to serve on the Northeast regional board when he moved back to New York.
Robin Sanchez joined Canine Companions for Independence as a volunteer in 2006 after attending a graduation ceremony in Orlando. Robin has volunteered thousands of hours in many roles in the organization.Since 2007, Robin has prepared and served lunch on the first day of Team Training to new students.
Carolyn has been actively involved with Canine Companions for over thirty years. She’s a member of the Western Pennsylvania Volunteer Chapter and held a leadership role with the chapter for seven years. Carolyn has raised numerous puppies and is often out in the community increasing awareness for Canine Companions.
Cathy Fischer has been involved with Canine Companions for over 20 years, when she and her husband Marty were invited to attend the Tales & Tails Gala at SeaWorld Ports of Call in Orlando, FL. That event was the beginning of Cathy’s journey with supporting Canine Companions and the mission.
Inspired in 1989 by an article about Canine Companions in Life Magazine, Chris Kittredge immediately applied to be a puppy raiser. Shortly thereafter, her first puppy arrived and the journey to national board membership in 2007 began.
Collette came to Canine Companions as a tech advisor through our partnership with Whistle Labs, where she held the position of CEO.
Dean Koontz is one of the world’s biggest selling authors, with 14 #1 New York Times hardcover bestselling novels and 16 novels that have held the #1 position in paperback.
Judge Ed Kinkeade was appointed to the federal bench of the Northern District of Texas in 2002 by President George W. Bush, where he still serves today. Previously, Judge Kinkeade served as a County District and Appellate Judge in Texas from 1981 to 2002.