“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” – Helen Keller
Lisa Daubney
Advisory Board Member/NLOL Volunteer since 2013
Lisa worked for many years as a Foster, Adoption Counselor, and Medical Director
“We had a blast playing with dogs at the first adoption event we attended, and fell even more in love with the wonderful people of New Leash on Life Chicago and their mission. So we did the natural thing and decided to foster, which led to more and more”
Kelsey Francis
Advisory Board Member/NLOL Volunteer since 2011
Kelsey worked for many years as an Adoption Counselor, Foster Coordinator, Intake Director, and Medical Director.
“I started in rescue when I moved to Chicago having never owned or cared for a dog in my life. I was living with family members and when one of their beloved dogs passed shortly after my arrival, we started fostering with NLOL, and the rest was history.”
Amber Nesbitt
Advisory Board Member/NLOL Volunteer since 2006
Amber held the positions of Director of Fundraising and Business Director for New Leash on Life from 2008-2019.
“Seeing first hand how many incredible dogs are at the pound, and knowing how few of them will make it out alive, will forever motivate me to continue doing as much as I can to save as many lives as possible.”
Megan Cox Rajski
Advisory Board/NLOL Volunteer since 2007
Megan held many positions during her time with NLOL starting with fostering 10+ times, an adoption counselor, events coordinator, fundraising champion, intake, and a volunteer trainer.
“This is the most challenging and rewarding ‘job’ I have ever had- and I wouldn’t change a thing. I am so proud of the work we do at NLOL and am eagerly looking forward to the time when there are no more homeless dogs-only happy ones.”