Our staff and board are dedicated and passionate, they work hard every day to ensure a brighter future for Underdogs.
If you'd like to get in touch and are not sure who to contact you can fill out out contact form and the appropriate team member will get back to you.
Our Staff
CEO
Katy volunteers a significant portion of her time by helping and guiding the Underdog staff. Contact Katy at .
Operations Manager
Jamie oversees all staff and operations at Underdog Rescue. Contact Jamie by email at or by phone at 435-260-7870
Foster, Intake, and Transfer Coordinator
Amber coordinates all intakes of new dogs. Contact Amber by email at or by text at 435-260-8861.
Grants Manager and Media Guru
Jennifer handles all grants, sponsorships, and corporate partnerships as well as Underdog media. Contact Jennifer at .
Clinic Surgery Manager
Jessica plans and executes our spay, neuter, and wellness clinics in the field. Contact Jessica by email at or by phone at 435-260-7982
Animal Care Coordinator
In addition to being a Ranch Hand, Alyssa works on the Animal Care team in our office. Alyssa can be reached at 435-260-8033 or by email at
Animal Care Coordinator
Ryn handles all things Animal Care related at our ranch! Ryn can be reached at 435-260-8033 or by email at
Fundraising & Social Media Specialist
Anna plans and executes all fundraising events and manages all Underdog social media accounts. She also develops and manages relationships within our wonderful community and with other like-minded organizations. Contact Anna at or at (435)260-1434
Behaviorist & Animal Trainer
Cameron is our certified animal behaviorist and animal trainer. The training and knowledge she provides furthers our mission to help the dogs. Contact Cameron at or at (435)260-7611
Volunteer Coordinator & Ranch Maintenance Manager
Logan coordinates our volunteer program and takes care of maintenance projects around the ranch. You can get in touch with Logan at 435-260-7592 or by email at
Thrift Store Manager
Claudia runs the Underdog Thrift Store in Moab, UT. Contact Claudia at 435-260-9976
Thrift Store Associate
Raeann assists Claudia in the thrift store daily operations. Contact Raeann at 435-260-9976
Ranch Team
The ranch staff live at our rescue ranch in exchange for taking care of the animals on site. They provide the basic needs such as feeding, watering, and snuggling!
Our Board
- Katy Gullette, Director of Board
- With over 30 years of work in Animal Welfare, including many of those years working with highly underserved areas, Katy founded Underdog Rescue in 2017. She brings over 35 years of business experience as well as a deep commitment to helping animals to the Underdog organization.
- Anne Solle
- A longtime Moab resident, Anne is an entrepreneur who is passionate about anything she commits to. Her networking skills and willingness to jump in wherever she is needed, are of great benefit to Underdog.
- Phyllis Meyer-Parthemore
- An RN for her career who moved to Kanab, Utah for her “retirement job” as the Pharmacy and Puppy Tech for Best Friends Animal Society. With 13 years experience in shelter work, Phyllis brings a wealth of knowledge to Underdog Rescue. She works at almost all of our reservation clinics.
- Summer Ivins
- A lifelong animal advocate, Summer also brings years of experience working on the reservations as an RN. Her work connects her with many tribal officials who value her input, which is a benefit to the Underdog mission.
- Jessica Turquette
- Co-owner of the Moab Barkery, Jessica brings years of Board experience and animal wellness knowledge to the organization. Well known for her ability to think outside the box in a practical and realistic way, her support of Underdog in the community and on the Board are deeply appreciated