Meet the Team | Soul Dogs Inc

Meet the current team of Soul Dogs, Inc!

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

Leadership

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Executive Director

Joel Schneider

joel.s@soul-dogs-inc.org

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Founder & Clinical Services Director

Chris Anderson. PHD, ACSW, LCSW, CCTP, CDTK

chris.anderson@soul-dogs-inc.org

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Supported Employment Director

Mariya (Masha) Agarkova, MSW

masha.a@soul-dogs-inc.org

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Behavior Services Director

Emily Jacobs, MSW

emily.j@soul-dogs-inc.org

Dog Training Academy Director

Josh Cook, MSW

joshua.c@soul-dogs-inc.org

Dog Training Academy (DTA)

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Dog Training Academy Director

Josh Cook, MSW

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Vocational Counselor & Lead Dog Trainer

ABC Certified Dog Trainer,

CPDT-KA, CGC EValuator,

Pet First Aid/CPR Certified

Amber Martinez

Vocational Counselor & Dog Trainer

CPDT-KA

Darrell Becker Jr.

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Vocational Counselor & ASL Support

Tommi Vegas

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Vocational Counselor & ASL Support

Kimberly Schappell

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Vocational Counselor

Amy Whalen

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Vocational Counselor & Dog Trainer

ABC Certified Dog Trainer

CPDT-KA

Annie Lindgren

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Vocational Counselor & Dog Trainer

ABC Certified Dog Trainer

CPDT-KA

Flavia Comsa

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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

Matthew Wagner

Vocational Counselor & Dog Trainer

Nicholas Bell

Behavior and Mental Health
Services

Behavior Services Director

Emily Jacobs, MSW

MSW Therapist)

Mariya (Masha) Agarkova, MSW

MSW Therapist

Josh Cook, MSW

MSW Therapist & Groupy Therapy Coordinator

Makena Geist, MSW

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Behavior Therapist

Raissa Ames, MSW

MSW Intern

Cole Whetzel

Community Supported Employment & Mentorship

Vocational Counselor, BFF

Tisha Barajas

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Vocational Counselor, BFF

Thomas Grazier

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Vocational Counselor

Lauren Stola

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Vocational Counselor

Arianna Preuss

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Vocational Counselor

Ashtani Agni

Vocational Counselor

Abigail Carlson

Vocational Counselor

Kory Robinson

Vocational Counselor

Dawn Weitz

Vocational Counselor

Jennifer Johnson

Vocational Counselor

Torin Broderick

Vocational Counselor

Bennett Meuller

Leadership

Dog Training Academy (DTA)

Behavior and Mental Health
Services

Community Supported Employment & Mentorship

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Leadership

Dog Training Academy (DTA)

Behavior and Mental Health Services

Community Supported Employment & Mentorship

Quick Links

Contact Us

Office Hours

Behavior and Mental Health
Services