Meet our team
Ashley H.
Deborah S.
Ashley H.
Ashley serves as our executive director and is passionate about senior dogs. Her journey with Long Way Home began in 2013 when she first volunteered to temp foster. She has been active with the organization since that time and served a total of 6 years on the board of directors in various roles before becoming the executive director. Ashl
Ashley serves as our executive director and is passionate about senior dogs. Her journey with Long Way Home began in 2013 when she first volunteered to temp foster. She has been active with the organization since that time and served a total of 6 years on the board of directors in various roles before becoming the executive director. Ashley's career as a nurse has strengthened her advocacy skills and she is committed to maintaining the highest ethical standards for this vulnerable population of animals.
Amanda G.
Deborah S.
Ashley H.
Amanda serves as our adoptions coordinator, and if you apply to adopt she is the one you will hear from! In 2022 she volunteered to help with one of our large chihuahua hoarding cases, and she took the lead on capturing over 40 terrified chihuahuas. One of her favorite things to do is match people with a dog or cat that meets their needs.
Amanda serves as our adoptions coordinator, and if you apply to adopt she is the one you will hear from! In 2022 she volunteered to help with one of our large chihuahua hoarding cases, and she took the lead on capturing over 40 terrified chihuahuas. One of her favorite things to do is match people with a dog or cat that meets their needs. As a mental health professional, Amanda is passionate about the role that animals play in a person's health and well-being. She even has a therapy dog, Bailey, who is a fan favorite among her clients.
Deborah S.
Deborah S.
Deborah S.
Deborah serves as our supplies coordinator, keeping everything organized and ensuring our fosters have the supplies they need! She fostered Laverne and Shirley in 2023, and in spring 2024, she hopped aboard to take over the management of our supplies. She ensures our inventory stays stocked and that no foster home goes without something t
Deborah serves as our supplies coordinator, keeping everything organized and ensuring our fosters have the supplies they need! She fostered Laverne and Shirley in 2023, and in spring 2024, she hopped aboard to take over the management of our supplies. She ensures our inventory stays stocked and that no foster home goes without something they need to care for one of our program animals. Her expertise in accounting has also been an invaluable resource for our organization! Deborah is also a member of our board of directors and serves as treasurer.
Karen V.
Deborah S.
Deborah S.
Karen serves as our community liaison where she handles our voucher requests and meets with local partners. She has volunteered with Long Way Home Adoptables since 2016 and is passionate about our mission. Karen is also a member of our board of directors where she uses her years of business management skills to help ensure LWHA remains organized and efficient in our processes.
Gigi S.
Gigi S.
Gigi S.
Gigi serves as our media coordinator and you have likely seen her face on KBTX's The Three with our Pet of the Week, or heard her voice on the radio stations we partner with! She first volunteered with LWHA through the TAMU PAWS service organization at Texas A&M in Fall 2024 and fell in love with our organization and its mission.
Lexi J.
Gigi S.
Gigi S.
Lexi serves as our intake coordinator and also handles marketing and fundraising, She joined the Long Way Home team in February 2025 after years of following and supporting our mission. Lexi has been involved with animal rescue for over 10 years, and is a huge advocate for these animals!
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