Friedman Center Advisory Board
Edwina & Sam Friedman Pet Adoption & Welfare Center
The Friedman Center Advisory Board brings together community leaders, subject-matter experts, advocates, and supporters who share a commitment to the long-term success of the Edwina & Sam Friedman Pet Adoption & Welfare Center.
Guidance for the Center's Future
Advisory Board members provide insight, professional expertise, community connections, and strategic guidance as FAUNA prepares to open and sustain this transformational facility.
Their experience and relationships help FAUNA strengthen the Friedman Center's foundation, broaden its reach, and prepare the organization for responsible long-term growth.
Advisory Board Members
Louie Bernard
Melissa Cloutier
Brandon Donahue
Camille Donahue
Edwina Friedman
Greg Friedman
Greg Handel
Angela Lasyone
Brittany McCoy
Tiffanie Mitchell
Graham Ragland
Connie Soong
Herman Soong
Ralph Thiergart
Pearl Walker
Ex-Officio Members
Leah Forsyth
President, FAUNA Board of Directors
Rachel LeBlanc
Vice President, FAUNA Board of Directors
Supporting the Friedman Center
The Advisory Board supports the Friedman Center by helping FAUNA build relationships, identify opportunities, and create a strong foundation for lasting community impact.
Build Partnerships
Build strong public and private partnerships throughout Natchitoches Parish.
Expand Awareness
Expand community awareness, engagement, and support for the Friedman Center.
Identify Opportunities
Identify fundraising, sponsorship, and naming opportunities that advance the center's mission.
Strengthen Sustainability
Support the long-term financial sustainability of the Friedman Center.
Develop Programs
Help develop educational, outreach, and community-focused programs.
Connect Leaders
Connect FAUNA with veterinary, civic, nonprofit, and business leaders.
Respond to Community Needs
Help ensure the center remains responsive to the needs of Natchitoches Parish.
A Shared Vision
Each Advisory Board member helps connect the Friedman Center with the people, organizations, and resources needed to serve animals and families throughout Natchitoches Parish.
More Than an Animal Shelter
The Friedman Center is more than an animal shelter. It is a community resource designed to improve public health, strengthen families, support responsible pet ownership, and create safer outcomes for animals.
Advisory Board members serve as ambassadors for this vision and help connect the center's mission with the people, organizations, and resources needed to sustain it.
Serving Animals and People
Through thoughtful planning and strong community partnerships, the Friedman Center will support animal care, education, prevention, outreach, and responsible pet ownership for years to come.
Helping Hope Find a Permanent Home
Through collaboration and thoughtful guidance, the Advisory Board is helping build a center that will serve animals and people throughout Natchitoches Parish for generations.
