History of Animal Friends of the Valleys
NONPROFIT OF THE YEAR
Animal Friends of the Valleys is proud to announce we’ve been selected as a 2026 California Nonprofit of the Year by Assemblymember Natasha Johnson and the California Association of Nonprofits, the second time we’ve earned this prestigious award in five years! Over 4,000 organizations were eligible for this honor. California state senators and assemblymembers recognize AFV for our tremendous contributions to the communities we serve.
MEET THE TEAM
Meet our team! At Animal Friends of the Valleys, our staff is made up of people who are both animal experts and animal lovers! We want to be a resource for our community, helping our area become one of the best places in the country for pets and pet guardians alike. Take a second to get to know our higher-level staff, because we’re looking forward to getting to know you and your animal!
MO MIDDLETON
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/
CHIEF ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER
FRANK FORAN
DIRECTOR OF SHELTER OPERATIONS
DIANE MILLER-HERMAN
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO CHIEF MIDDLETON, CACO/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
DALLAS HARTNEY
ANIMAL CARE INTAKE MANAGER
KATIE MYERS
MEDIA & MARKETING COORDINATOR
KEVIN M.
CLIENT SERVICES SUPERVISOR
CONNOR WILSON
EVENT MANAGER
BETH SOLTYSIAK
DIRECTOR OF DONOR DEVELOPMENT
SHARYL NOWICKI
VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR
SAMANTHA MCDONALD
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
RICK MAGTIRA
PHR, CNP, SHRM-SCP
HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
Ramzee Medina
CLINIC MANAGER