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Pawsitive Independence Inc.GUIDE DOGS & SERVICE DOGS

THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE PROGRAMME

Meet our team.

Our team is committed to supporting dogs, applicants, volunteers and the wider service-dog community.

Dr. Sarah Jenkins

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Dr. Sarah Jenkins

Director of Canine Training & Behavior

Sarah oversees all advanced task training, public access desensitization, and behavioral evaluations to ensure every dog safely meets international service standards.

Elena Rostova

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Elena Rostova

Lead Service Dog Trainer

Elena specializes in custom task training, teaching dogs specialized skills like medical alerts, mobility support, and deep pressure therapy tailored to individual client needs.

Marcus Vance

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Marcus Vance

Puppy Raising Coordinator

Marcus manages our volunteer puppy raiser network, supervising the early socialization, basic obedience, and developmental milestones of our future service pups.

Erica Luing

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Erica Luing

Client Match & Placement Specialist

Erica works closely with applicants to assess their needs, navigate the matching process, and facilitate the intensive handler training sessions when a dog graduates.

Dr. Maya Lin

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Dr. samuel Lin, DVM

Staff Veterinarian & Health Coordinator

Dr. Lin manages the comprehensive medical care, nutritional plans, and physical screening programs required to keep our working dogs healthy and thriving.

Chloe Brooks

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Chloe Brooks

Volunteer & Operations Manager

Chloe handles day-to-day facility logistics, coordinates volunteer schedules, and manages community outreach and donation programs that keep our organization running.