Meet the Team | Soul Dogs Inc

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Meet the current team of Soul Dogs, Inc!

We meet our participants each day with dedication, expertise, and passion.

Leadership

Red-bearded man and black dog pose for a selfie.

Executive Director

Joel Schneider

joel.s@soul-dogs-inc.org

Woman holding a playful black dog on a couch

Founder & Clinical Services Director (PhD ACSW LCSW CCTP CDTK)

Chris Anderson

chris.anderson@soul-dogs-inc.org

Young woman smiling outdoors with ombre hair and green foliage background.

Vocational and Community Services Director (MSW Therapist)

Mariya (Masha) Agarkova

masha.a@soul-dogs-inc.org

Young woman smiling, dark hair, striped top, turquoise necklace, brick background.

Behavior Services Director

Emily Jacobs

emily.j@soul-dogs-inc.org

Dog Training Academy Director

Josh Cook

joshua.c@soul-dogs-inc.org

Dog Training Academy (DTA)

Man in grey hoodie holding white Golden Retriever puppy outdoors.

Dog Training Academy Director

Josh Cook

Woman smiling as a German Shepherd licks her cheek outdoors.

Vocational Counselor & Lead Dog Trainer

ABC Certified Dog Trainer,

CPDT-KA, CGC EValuator,

Pet First Aid/CPR Certified

Amber Martinez

Man in patterned cardigan and glasses

Vocational Counselor & Dog Trainer

CPDT-KA

Darrell Becker Jr.

Smiling woman outdoors wearing denim overalls and a white shirt.

Vocational Counselor & ASL Support

Tommi Vegas

Woman smiling with two large grey dogs on green grass.

Vocational Counselor & ASL Support

Kimberly Schappell

Smiling woman with long blonde hair and a braided headband.

Vocational Counselor

Amy Whalen

Woman and golden retriever dog posing on mountain summit with scenic view.

Vocational Counselor & Dog Trainer

ABC Certified Dog Trainer

CPDT-KA

Annie Lindgren

Smiling woman gives thumbs up beside her tan dog in a car.

Vocational Counselor & Dog Trainer

ABC Certified Dog Trainer

CPDT-KA

Flavia Comsa

Woman with black and white dogs, bike, and BEAR CROSSING sign.

Vocational Counselor & Dog Trainer

Kerry Morgan

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Vocational Counselor & Dog Trainer

Jason Wolf

Vocational Counselor & Dog Trainer

Marissa Gutierrez

Vocational Counselor & Dog Trainer,

CPDT-KA

Camryn Padilla

Vocational Counselor & Dog Trainer

Certified Groomer

Matt Snyder

Behavior and Mental Health
Services

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Vocational and Community Services Director (MSW Therapist)

Mariya (Masha) Agarkova

Behavior Services Director

Emily Jacobs

Man in grey hoodie holding white Golden Retriever puppy outdoors.

MSW Therapist

Josh Cook

MSW Therapist

Makena Geist

Smiling woman outdoors with flowing river and green mountains background.

MSW Therapist

Raissa Ames

Smiling woman, curly hair, hoop earrings, nose ring, bright smile.

MSW Therapist

Jasmine Perkins-Troutman

MSW Therapist

Cole Whetzel

Community Supported Employment & Mentorship

Vocational Counselor, BFF

Tisha Barajas

Man wearing sunglasses takes a selfie with an emu outdoors.

Vocational Counselor, BFF

Thomas Grazier

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Vocational Counselor

Lauren Stola

Smiling woman wearing argyle vest with sugar glider on her shoulder.

Vocational Counselor

Arianna Preuss

Smiling male with purple hair and black dog licking his chin.

Vocational Counselor

Tristan Smietana

Smiling woman with long bright red hair sitting in a car.

Vocational Counselor

Kayla Thornwall

Smiling woman, hat, and black dog with colorful vest on mountain trail.

Vocational Counselor

Ashtani Agni

Vocational Counselor

Abigail Carlson

Vocational Counselor

Kory Robinson

Vocational Counselor

Dawn Weitz

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