The Reach Team

Over 6000 Dogs Rescued

Our Mission

Reach Rescue rescues dogs and cats that are stray, abandoned, relinquished, abused, neglected, or have run out of time at public shelters and scheduled to be euthanized as a result of overpopulation. Reach attempts at all times to bring animals and their people together. The organization is committed to promoting the rescue, adoption, and public education necessary to ensure that all animals passing through our care REACH a stable, healthy and happy life.

*Rescue data accurate as of June 2025

 

Since 2011, our team of passionate volunteers are the sole reason we have rescued over 6000 dogs by placing them into our network of trusted foster families. As a 100% volunteer run organization, we rely on the dedication of people just like you.

Below, meet our hands-on, 100% volunteer Board of Directors, Managers and Coordinators who make sure Reach Rescue not only runs and operates, but also continues our mission — rescuing dogs!

Board of Directors

  • Patti Bianco

    President & Director
    Founder

    Adoption Counselor

  • Amanda Dziekanski

    Vice President & Director
    Adoption Counselor

  • Jan Adelman

    Secretary & Director
    Adoption Counselor

  • Barrett Kaiz

    Treasurer & Director
    Adoption Counselor

  • Bill Myers

    Director & #BuildingHope Manager

  • Barb Giambalvo, Director & Head of Volunteers

    Barb Giambalvo

    Director & Head of Volunteers

  • Suzanne Solin

    FOUNDER
    Foster Applicant Coordinator
    Adoption Counselor

  • Marybeth Stone

    Marketing & Communications Manager
    Adoption Counselor

  • Diane Zimmerman

    Foster Applicant Coordinator

  • Nuala Kavanagh

    Fundraising Manager

  • Alex Kremmerman

    Trainer

  • Aurimas Gudeliauskas

    Trainer

  • Mary Jo Scarpelli

    Event Coordinator

  • Mary Kay Swanlund

    Event Coordinator

  • Jennie Siegel

    Youth Volunteer Coordinator - Reach Rescue JV

  • Sandy Peistrup

    Social Media Coordinator