Our Staff
Nicole Perkins, Co-Executive Director of Development and Operations
Nicole joined PAW team in 2018 as our Volunteer Coordinator, and quickly became engaged in every aspect of PAW Team’s operations. She firmly believes that every person and animal deserves care and compassion, and is honored to be a part of this organization.
Nicole began her non-profit career 10 years ago, and feels most at home when she can multitask in a variety of roles. She believes this position is perfect for her passion for helping animals and their people.
Nicole is constantly inspired by the energy and heart of PAW Team’s community of volunteers and helpers, as well as our clients’ dedication to their pets that they love so much.
Briana Shrode, Co-Executive Director of Medical Services
Briana began her journey in veterinary medicine nearly 20 years ago with a small animal and exotics practice in Arizona.
She became involved with PAW Team in 2007 and, after leaving private practice in 2018, was able to dedicate more time as a volunteer. After assisting in weekly clinics and utilizing her experience as a veterinary practice manager to develop and strengthen our rapidly growing medical program, Briana took on a permanent medical staff position in 2019. Her dedication to our mission, compassion for our clients and thoughtful approach to ensuring high-quality care led her to the role of Medical Programs Director. Briana is honored to be part of PAW Team, contributing her acquired skills in way that genuinely impacts our community, the lives of animals and the people who love them more than anything.
Briana’s home is refuge to a menagerie of rescue and special needs animals and, if any free time can be found, she tries to garden as much as possible.
Camilla Pettle, Medical Services Coordinator
Camilla started volunteering with PAW Team in 2018. It wasn't hard to fall in love with the clients and their furry companions, but at Sunday drop-in clinics and off-site spay and neuter days, she was also energized by the commitment of PAW Team's staff and other volunteers.
Camilla's role provides support by responding to questions and scheduling appointments with the clients plus some sought after interaction with the patients. She's had many different careers, but feels most at home when serving others.
Camilla feels the assistance she provides is an important way to honor the human-animal bond, which is paramount to PAW Team's mission.
Sam Martinico, Clinic Manager
Sam giving medically prescribed scritches
Sam started her path in animal welfare in 2010 volunteering for her local animal shelter. Sam is originally from Southern California, but just recent moved to the Pacific Northwest from Tucson, Arizona where she got her veterinary technician certification in 2015. Sam has worked in animal shelters, general practice, emergency and integrative clinics throughout her career.
Since a young age, Sam has always been drawn to helping animals and knew that she could make a difference in the world one pet at a time. Knowing how important companion animals are to everyone, she knew PAW Team was the right fit to continue to help those in need of veterinary care.
When she isn’t working she can be found exploring with her husband for new places to hike and eat with their trusty dog sidekick, Luna or found cuddled up at home with their two cats Libby and Bear. Sam is incredibly grateful to be part of the PAW Team family and can’t wait to bond with all of the pets and humans they belong to.
Megan Burroughs, Client & Community Resource Coordinator
The love of animals has paved the path for Megan's professional life. After 16 years of owning and running a professional dog walking service in San Francisco, she discovered a passion for animal welfare.
She spent 5 years working as the Community Engagement and Humane Education Manager at the humane society in Eugene. There, she explored the intricacies of the human and animal bond and became inspired to study veterinary social work. After moving to Portland she began volunteering at PAW Team.
She quickly realized that PAW Team's mission is dear to her heart and exactly what drives her dedication to keeping humans and animals together. She joined the team in 2023.
Corinna Van Liew, Supply Room & Volunteer Coordinator
Ranger gives the best kisses
Corinna’s career in Animal Welfare began in 2019, when she started working for the Oregon Humane Society. During her 5 years with Oregon Humane, Corinna worked in multiple facets of shelter operations, including adoption counseling, foster care, animal care and volunteer management.
Corinna began volunteering with PAW Team in 2023, and was immediately captivated by the mission, as well as the passion and kindness of the staff and volunteers. Driven by the belief that our relationships with animals can be healing and life-saving, Corinna is beyond grateful to be a part of PAW Team’s work to ensure that our community and their pets all receive equal access to care.
In her free time, you can usually find Corinna gardening, trying new recipes, or watching trashy reality TV with her partner, Patrick and their 15-year-old mutt, Ranger.
Alex Laskowski, Fundraising & Communications Coordinator
Alex is a domestic short hair who is treat motivated and trainable with routine and constancy. A native of NE Portland, Alex grew up with dogs, rabbits, and the occasional salamander or two. It wasn’t until he rescued a cat in college, did Alex realize he’s actually a cat himself, merely masquerading in a human body.
He sleeps as much as possible and spends his free time eating and grooming himself. Alex and his wife recently welcomed their first non-furr baby.
After initially studying film in college, Alex eventually got his degree in history and political science from the University of Oregon and naturally turned that into a career in nonprofit animal welfare.
Alex worked at the Oregon Humane Society for a decade before coming to PAW Team. At OHS, Alex was an Animal Care Technician, Outreach Coordinator, and Events & Outreach Manager.
Look at those handsome cats!
Stacy Turner, Clinic Assistant
Stacy is originally from California’s Bay Area and moved to Portland in 2017. She graduated from University of California, Davis with a BS in Animal Sciences in 2013 and has made a career in veterinary services ever since.
Outside of work, Stacy enjoys spending time with her partner and their dogs Kona and Lando.
Stacy has a deep love of all animals, but holds a special place in her heart for senior and geriatric pets.
Stacy has been a volunteer at PAW Team since 2018 and a fixture during weekly appointments and monthly drop-in wellness clinics. If you’ve accessed PAW Team’s medical services in the last handful of yeas, you’ve probably seen or met Stacy! We are thrilled to have her on staff.