leadership & Management

Executive Director

Jason Gluck

Board of Directors

Steve Macht, Chairman
Ellen D’Arcangelo, Vice Chair & Treasurer
Shirley Martinez de Villa, Secretary
Charles Jamieson, Governance Chair

Members at Large

Stacey Baytarian
Jordan Bernstein

Linda Gore
Sallie Korman
Ed O’Sullivan

Advisory Committee

Karen Baum
Carmen Colitz
Jeff Collins
Ansley Dileo
Richard Rose

Jason Gluck

Executive Director

jgluck@furryfriendsadoption.org

Jason made his career as a seasoned entertainment executive and digital media innovator for some of the biggest names in Hollywood. Jason was instrumental in the team that catapulted Miley Cyrus and the Disney Channel Original Series, Hannah Montana to international fame. He helped shape Hannah Montana into one of the most high profile and valuable brands, resulting in coveted industry awards, including The Webby Awards, Popstar and Davey Awards, among others.

Jason is a thought leader in animal welfare and his vision, dedication and love for animals have put Furry Friends on the map. As one of the state’s leading shelter executives, Jason serves as an advisor and mentor to the animal welfare community and is the only leader in south Florida on the Steering Committee for Florida Leaders In Lifesaving, a coalition of shelters throughout the state focused on decreasing the euthanasia of dogs and cats in shelters.

Dr. Victoria Koehler

Medical Director

Dr. Koehler received her undergraduate degree in Biology and Psychology from Tufts University in Boston. Dr. Koehler then went on to Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine in Ithaca, NY for her veterinary degree. After vet school, Dr. Koehler moved down to South Florida where she has worked in general practice, community/shelter medicine, and HVHQSN surgery. She is also certified in canine physical therapy and rehab through the University of Tennessee’s CCRP program.

Dr. Koehler’s professional interests include shelter medicine, surgery, wound care, and increasing access to vet care.