CAAWS Board of Directors
President
Libby Haydel
CAAWS Volunteer Since 2008 | Board Member Since 2017
Libby brings more than 20 years of communications experience and a lifetime of passion for animal welfare to CAAWS. She leads the CAAWS communications team, handles all media, organizes the CAAWS Mystic Krewe of Mutts Parade, and as president, makes sure the shelter continues to be a cozy, happy place for adoptable dogs, cats, and the volunteers who take care of them daily.
Libby is the proud mom of two CAAWS cats who are her whole world. When not at home, at work, or the shelter, she travels as often as she can to visit national parks, whale watch, listen to great music, and be one with nature and animals.
Vice President
Tracey Kelleher
CAAWS Board Member Since 2022
Tracey brings a strong love for animals to the organization. She has volunteered with CAAWS Krewe of Mutts and hopes to help CAAWS thrive in the coming years.
She has a 9-year-old brown Lab-mix named Winnie and a German Shepherd named Berlin. She also keeps her sweet grand-dogs on a regular basis.
Financial Secretary
Charles Beard
CAAWS Volunteer Since 2011 | Board Member Since 2014
Charles has volunteered with CAAWS for over nine years, including serving faithfully as the chief financial officer for five years. His ambitions for CAAWS include doubling spay and neuter services within the next five years.
He has two cats rescued by CAAWS named Xander and Madeline.
Spay & Neuter Director
Lisa Moore
CAAWS Board Member 2024
Lisa has 20+ years of experience in the nonprofit sector. She has volunteered with several area shelters and hopes to increase awareness in our community about the importance of spaying and neutering our fur-babies.
Lisa is a proud mama to two rescue dogs and two human children.
Dog Adoption Coordinator & Foster Coordinator
Lisa Causer
CAAWS Volunteer Since 2019 I Board Member Since 2026
Lisa has spent more than two decades giving her time, energy, and heart to volunteer work, including serving as president of a nonprofit organization. Her passion for animal welfare led her to CAAWS, where she serves as a dog adoption counselor and foster coordinator. She also plays a key role in planning and participating in community events, most notably serving as the coordinator for Bark in the Park.
Outside of her volunteer commitments, Lisa is deeply rooted in family life. She is married, the proud mom of three adult children, and the grandmother of four granddaughters. Her home is joyfully shared with three beloved dogs, Bailey, along with Gizmo and Chloe, both adopted from CAAWS, and one of her grand-dogs, Riley.
Immediate Past President
Glenda Parks
CAAWS Volunteer Since 1989 | Board Member Since 2000
Glenda has had a passion for animal welfare since reading Black Beauty for the first time as a child. She began working in animal care as a young teen and would later use those skills to start a dog training business. CAAWS became the place to continue her work in animal welfare. She is honored to work with individuals with the same passion for saving animals.
She credits not only the volunteers of CAAWS but its outreach programs such as the Mystic Krewe of Mutts Parade and Santa CAAWS to create the much-needed awareness of animal welfare issues. Although cruelty does exist in the world, there is much more love and support for CAAWS to make a difference and give a brighter future to all dogs and cats.
Frank Parks
CAAWS Volunteer Since 1989 | Board Member Since 2003
Frank faithfully served as the president of CAAWS for three years. During his time, he got to learn every aspect of the organization from the inside out. Today, he’s proud of the dedication of the CAAWS’ volunteers.
His respect for animals started when he was a child while growing up with dogs in his home. Dogs have always brought him joy. Currently, he has two rescued Basset Hounds from CAAWS.