About Us

Our Leadership Team

Linda Pearson

Founder / President

 Executive Director

Zira Collins

Secretary (Acting) 

Larry Pearson, DVM

Treasurer (Acting)

Brenda Anz

VP Business Development

Rosanna Castoreno

 Executive Assistant

Sara Lucy Nañez

Director of Outreach

and Operations

Karen Green

Director of Donations

and Distribution

Claudia Garcia

School Liaison / Advocate

Program Development

Donna Norling

Community Liaison &

Education Advocate

Ana Ferris

Community Partner

Fundraising Advisor

Angel Contero

Community Advocate (South)

Kimberly LaQue

Retail Advisor

Alda P. Dobbs

Author Advocate

Book Fair Chairperson