Liz Olson
Executive Director
“I am honored to lead High Country Humane in its mission to serve the pets and families of Flagstaff and surrounding communities. With over five years of dedicated service at this organization, we have achieved remarkable milestones, including being named Best of Flagstaff annually and Organization of the Year in 2024. Together with our team, we save over 3,500 animals each year and proudly maintain a 95% live release rate, reflecting our unwavering commitment to animal welfare.
With extensive experience in the field, I bring a passion for innovative solutions and effective programs to my role as Executive Director. My work spans shelter management, volunteer coordination, high-volume spay/neuter initiatives, and designing low-stress animal care practices. I am deeply committed to developing programs like TNR and Working Cat initiatives that address community needs and promote responsible pet ownership.
At High Country Humane, I strive to build upon our successes and continue delivering accessible, high-quality services to improve the lives of pets and their families and striving to take animal welfare to new heights in care and compassion!”
Dr. Carly Bennett
Shelter Veterinarian
“From a young age, I’ve had a passion for helping animals, leading me to work as a technician at Second Chance for a year and a half before beginning veterinary school, which solidified my commitment to shelter medicine.
After earning my veterinary degree in Dublin, Ireland, I returned to Flagstaff and have spent the past six years at Kaibab Vet Clinic. I am incredibly grateful to the Kaibab team for equipping me with the skills and experience needed to succeed and take the next step toward fulfilling my dream of practicing shelter medicine.”
As Dr. Bennett, I will handle all of the shelter’s standard veterinary care, including conducting exams on all incoming animals, providing treatment for those in need of medical attention, and performing the spay/neuter surgeries required before animals can be adopted.
Megan Boyer
Shelter Manager
Shani Campbell
Community Cats Program Manager
Mel Israel
Cat Team Lead
Heather Bergstresser
Foster Manager
Liza Fedroff
Volunteer & Events Manager
Emma Daws
Front Desk Lead
Tresban Rivera
Medical Manager
