Kathryn Maza Courtney
Co-Board Chair
Katie is an attorney with a background in corporate and appellate litigation, most recently including representing hospitals and healthcare professionals in appellate and risk mitigation matters as well as event investigations and policy review. Katie lives in Gladwyne with her husband, three children, three cats, and a dog. As a life-long animal lover and now parent of a child with a rare disease, Katie has a special appreciation for the bond between humans and service/facility animals and the amazing support and independence they provide. Katie is a regular volunteer working with our dogs-in-training, and she is passionate about supporting P&A’s mission.
Term 1 – January 2025 – January 2027
Sheryl Garton
Co-Board Chair
Sheryl is the Director of Development at the University of Pennsylvania, with over two decades of experience working for nonprofits. Sheryl holds a business degree from Washington University Olin School of Business, in St. Louis, Missouri. Having raised three kids and many dogs, she has witnessed firsthand how magical the relationship between a dog and their family can be. After their beloved yellow lab passed away during COVID, her family decided to become a primary foster for Paws & Affection. Sheryl and her husband are now “empty nesters” and have gone on to be secondary fosters and Sheryl is a regular Monday volunteer during her lunch hour – the highlight of her work week! She lives in Wynnewood with her husband and welcomes visits from their kids and their pets whenever they pass through Philly.
Term 1 – January 2025 – January 2027
Lindsay Cox
Lindsay is a nonprofit communications leader and entrepreneur, with more than 25 years of experience in developing strategic communications programs for the nonprofit, healthcare, and education sectors. She currently works as the Director of Communications at Friends Services Alliance, an organization that provides a spectrum of services for the nonprofit senior living industry. From brainstorming website architecture, to developing media relations and targeted social media, to copywriting and producing marketing materials, she approaches each opportunity to connect with great consideration of the best way to tell a story. An animal welfare volunteer for the past 16 years, Lindsay has served in roles including adoption screener, animal caretaker and foster, event planner, and community liaison. She is passionate about the power of the human-animal bond and thrilled to contribute to the mission of Paws and Affection. Lindsay lives in Merion with her family and two dogs.
Term 1 – September 2024 – September 2026
Seth Freed
Seth is a marketing executive with expertise in strategic sponsorships, experiential marketing, and consumer loyalty. Over the past 25+ years, he worked with Fortune 500 companies, professional sports teams, renowned recording artists, and notable chefs including American Express, IHG, Blue Man Group, Sarah McLachlan, and Jose Andres. Since 2023, Seth has worked at Concentrix, a global consulting firm, where he helps lead brand strategy and alliances. Seth resides in Penn Valley with his wife and two teenage children. They are former P&A primary fosters who proudly loved and housed Holly, a graduate and current service dog.
Term 1 – March 2026 – March 2028
Lori Goodman
Lori has nine years of experience volunteering with her certified therapy dogs at local hospitals and schools, including Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Bryn Mawr Hospital, and Nemours DuPont Children’s Hospital. Lori and her dogs have participated in numerous clinical trials to evidence the efficacy of the programs and often speaks to groups about the power and importance of therapy dogs. In addition, Lori volunteers with Home at Last to house pregnant rescue dogs before and after they give birth. She weens the litter and finds them all homes once they reach 8 weeks of age. Prior to starting a family, Lori graduated from Syracuse University and worked in the nonprofit sector planning fundraising events. Lori lives in Wynnewood, PA with her husband, three children, and two dogs.
Term 1 – January 2020 – January 2022
Term 2 – January 2022 – January 2024
Term 3 – January 2024 – January 2026
Term 4 – January 2026 – January 2028
Roberta Rossman MEd, MSW, LSW
Roberta is a Special Educator, Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, and Social Worker, employed with Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia as an Outpatient Education Coordinator with Cardiac Kids Developmental Program. Roberta earned a Master’s Degree in Clinical Social Work from Boston University, a Master’s Degree in Deaf Education from Gallaudet University, and a Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education from Miami University. Roberta has been an avid supporter of P&A from the moment her family embraced fostering their first ever dog, Daisy, who graduated to become a Facility Dog at Stratford Friends School in Newtown Square. Roberta lives in Merion Station with her family and frequently visits P&A to interact with our dogs-in-training as well as to offer support of our growth and impact in the community.
Term 1 – January 2024 – January 2026
Term 2 – January 2026 – January 2028
Meet Our Veterinarian
Dr. Kristen Lohr, VMD
Kristen is a veterinarian at Devon Vet Hospital in Devon, PA. She began working there in 1999 upon graduation from the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. She grew up in Malvern and spent her weekends working for a local veterinarian starting at the age of 16. She attended the University of Pennsylvania for her undergrad and earned a degree in Biology. Her specialties in the veterinary field are surgery and behavior medicine. Kristen and Devon Vet Hospital are the primary caregivers to the Paws and Affection team, and they couldn’t be in better hands! Kristen was on the Paws and Affection board for the first 6 years of the organization and continues to support us in a multitude of ways.