OUR TEAM

Meet Our Team

AUDREA DONNELLY

Founder/President

Audrea started her professional career in finance and banking. When she turned to photography as a hobby, she saw a way to help shelter pets through marketing via social media. Her photographs have helped thousands of homeless pets find homes. Eventually, her hobby inspired her to start C.A.R.E. and help even more animals. Audrea has been an active volunteer in the rescue community since 2009 in various roles including media coordinator, marketing, foster, and board member.

MICHAEL DONNELLY

Vice-President/Treasurer

Originally from Seattle, Washington, Mike currently holds the position of CFO, Mechanical Systems and Components at Honeywell in Phoenix. Mike's finance career spans 25 years where he has taken on various analytical roles such as financial planning, analysis, marketing, pricing and product management. He received both his BA and MBA in Finance from the University of Arizona. Mike has helped many animals get their second chance as a foster parent and co-founder of CARE Medical Fund.

VICKIE SULLIVAN

Event/Fundraising Coordinator
Board Member

Vickie Sullivan has been an animal lover and advocate her entire life. She has helped many homeless pets find their forever home through volunteering and fostering.
Vickie coordinates C.A.R.E.'s yearly yard sales as well as other fundraising events. She has been instrumental in raising thousands of dollars for C.A.R.E. and is an active board member.

SARA PRIESTLEY

Board Member

Sara Priestley has been an attorney at law for 30 years specializing in Juvenile Cases and Human Rights. Not only is she committed to the rights of humans, but she is also a fierce advocate of animal rights. Sara served on the board as VP of Panacea Animal Wellness Sanctuary in Mesa, a medical animal rescue, until they dissolved in 2019. She has also fostered many homeless animals in order to find them forever homes. In addition to being an amazing human being, Sara is also a talented artist that has donated her work to help our organization.

LYNNE DANIELSON

Medical Advisory Coordinator

A Chicago native, Lynne Danielson is the hospital manager of VCA Animal Hospital in Apache Junction. She and her team of vet professionals assist C.A.R.E. with some of our most challenging cases. From working in an advisory capacity to guide us in best practices for critical patient care, we are fortunate to have Lynne and her staff as part of our team!