Palomacy is excited to be welcoming some new members to our Board of Directors!

 

When she retired as Director of Palomacy, founder Elizabeth Young said, “I’m leaving the job but not the work.” She is making good on that promise by stepping up to serve on the Board, bringing with her all the wisdom, experience, and understanding of Palomacy’s mission.

 

Rose Lalla Jensen has been a Palomacy super-volunteer for years, helping to moderate our 50K+ member Help Group with patience and a calm spirit, managing the logistics of handling the orders for Palomacy’s rescue leg-bands, always stepping up to contribute thoughtful, in-depth research for any new aspect of bird care that comes up. Rose has been someone we all turn to for advice and reality checks, and we are so grateful to have her perspective in this new role.

 

Neil Gilfedder has given generously of his time and skills in taking care of our flock at the Ploughshares aviary, including training new volunteers with a warm smile and welcoming spirit! His financial background will lend valuable insight to the work of Palomacy’s Board as we put donation funds to work saving the lives of the birds who come into our care.

 

Dr. Holly Galusha is a compassionate and skilled avian veterinarian, and has been a trusted medical provider for the birds in Palomacy’s care, as well as being a friend and an advisor. Her insights into individual bird care as well as a wider, flock-wide perspective, will help guide our decision-making as we try to serve as many birds as possible, as compassionately as possible.

 

We also want to offer our deepest gratitude to two long-serving members as they step down from their Board service.

Clare Malone Pritchard has been with Palomacy since the early days when it was known as “MickaCoo”, serving as the Chair of MickaCoo’s Advisory Committee. Her strategic thinking and goal-setting helped Palomacy every step of the way as we grew to become our own 501(c)(3) organization. Her warmth and steady leadership have been deeply appreciated.

 

Cheryl Dickinson has also been an active volunteer with Palomacy since the earliest days, serving on the MickaCoo Advisory Board from 2011-2014, and later on the Palomacy Board. Cheryl has been a steady presence, offering local help to the pigeons of Pacifica, as well as guidance and mentoring to new rescuers and volunteers as they came to Palomacy with a wish to help these remarkable birds. Cheryl has given an immeasurable amount of time and experience and kindness to humans and birds alike and we are so thankful for all of her service.