OUR FAMILY
VETPAW TEAM
Ryan Tate
Founder & President
Lynn Westover
Director of Operations
Shea Peaton
Executive Program Manager
Justin Wyszkowski
Team Leader
Trevor Little
Team Leader
Suzanne Boswell
Head of Communications
Shelley Wenzel
Communications Coordinator
Joseph Small
Executive Program Manager
Zach Tate
Executive Program Manager
Emma Stirk
VETPAW Experience Coordinator
VETPAW BOARD
Jason Flom
CEO, Lava Records
Jeanne T. Tate
Attorney at Law -Managing Partner, Jeanne T. Tate, P.A.
Jessica Schwarzkopf
Producer
Zoltan Bathory
Musician, Activist
Tom Burkett
Chairman/Founder Troop Rewards
Stuart Hersch
President & CEO at Cantor Fitzgerald
Tim Sykes
Investment Guru and Philanthropist
Hilary Marrow
Conservationist
Stephane Bonnamour
Board Chair, VETPAW Europe
Jacques Kurkdjian
Board, VETPAW Europe
Donate
Your gift funds the fight against the illegal wildlife trade, puts veterans to work, and supports African communities.
VETPAW PARTNERS
LOKE FOUNDATION
The Loke Foundation recently partnered with VETPAW and thanks to their generous grant in 2018 we have been able to further protect endangered rhinos and other animals on our reserve in South Africa. The Loke foundation’s work in Africa to fight against species and environment degradation is renowned around the world and we are honored for their continued interest and support.
Troop Rewards
To support and encourage our active military by providing RnR Recovery Vacations and other rewards for returning U.S. soldiers, and their families, who served overseas in Iraqi and Afghanistan and other AOR areas where our Armed Forces are deployed in harms way in the “War Against Terror” campaigns.
Post 911 Veterans Corps
Founded by two post 9/11 veterans, we focus on providing a platform, a starting point, and a place of belonging, where veterans are encouraged to integrate into their local communities and inspire through actions. By building a strong community through social outreach and events, we can change many of the negative stigmas surrounding returning veterans, while positively impacting entire communities.
SHINEMAKER FOUNDATION
The mission of the ShineMaker Foundation is to support and elevate people and organizations that explore innovative ideas and create solutions in education, social outreach, human rights, gender equality, animal welfare and environmental preservation.
THE CALIBER COLLECTION
The Caliber Collection began in January 2012 as a collaboration with the Mayor of Newark, NJ, Cory Booker, as a way to turn illegal and unwanted guns from our cities streets into jewelry. To date, they have taken over 2,500 illegal guns off the streets and have raised over $165,000 for police departments!
LAST DAYS OF IVORY
Last Days of Ivory is the PSA created by Director Kathryn Bigelow in an effort to end ivory-funded terrorism. The film aims to highlight the dangers brought forth from elephant poaching and to provide an actionable outlet for those who wish to stop species extinction and global terrorism.
IVORY FOR ELEPHANTS
Ivory For Elephants (IFE) leverages the power of media to inform people globally about the elephant crisis. Working with sponsors and media partners, IFE’s goal is to increase awareness and raise funds to support non-profit organizations which protect elephant and rhinoceros in Africa and Asia.
VESTERGAARD
Vestergaard is an international company dedicated to improving the health of vulnerable people, most of whom live in developing countries. Our game-changing solutions contribute to a healthier, more sustainable planet by fighting malaria, HIV/AIDS, diarrheal diseases and neglected tropical diseases.
I Stand With My Pack
I Stand With My Pack is a non-profit organization that aides in the prevention of animal suffering and cruelty through means of education, hands-on field work, fundraising, non-violent protest, legal action, and collaborative efforts with other organizations & governments.
SIX LAYER CONCEPTS & CONSULTING
LAW ENFORCEMENT/SECURITY CONSULTING & TRAINING
Our mission is to positively impact law enforcement and the community it serves through innovative training and a dynamic approach to education.
Peace 4 Animals
Peace 4 Animals non-profit animal welfare organization was founded by model/actress, philanthropist and filmmaker Katie Cleary in 2012. Peace 4 Animals has raised tens of thousands of dollars for many animal organizations around the globe in support of the protection of endangered species.
LAST DAYS OF IVORY
Last Days of Ivory is the PSA created by Director Kathryn Bigelow in an effort to end ivory-funded terrorism. The film aims to highlight the dangers brought forth from elephant poaching and to provide an actionable outlet for those who wish to stop species extinction and global terrorism.
