Board of Directors
Joni Bailey
Joni has a BS in Business Administration with a minor in Psychology. She also completed all but the internship part of a Masters in Marriage & Family Therapy. Unexpectedly, life took her in a different direction than being a therapist. Instead, Joni began working on both sides of development and the nonprofit world. Working as the Director of Grants for a family foundation, she managed all aspects of making grants to nonprofits. Currently she is the Annual Fund Coordinator for Providence Community Health Foundation. Having lived and traveled around the world, Joni has a deep appreciation for the differences, and similarities, in people, cultures and the environment.
Lin Bernhardt
Lin's professional experience spans local, regional, and state government, private consulting, and teaching at Marylhurst University and elsewhere. Currently an environmental planner/project manager in Medford, Oregon, she began her career as a park planner for the Bend Metro Park and Recreation District. Lin has a BS degree in Land Use Planning, a MS in Geography (emphasis in environmental planning) from Oregon State University, and also earned a bachelors degree at Northern Arizona University. Lin's avocation includes activities that connect her to the natural world, especially it's furred, feathered, and finned inhabitants.
Toby Brown
Born and raised in Connecticut, Toby Brown graduated from Rider University in Lawrenceville, New Jersey with a BA in American Civilization. Toby's careers have included supervisor of a low-income energy assistance program, job counselor for low-income youth, director of the Retired Senior Volunteer Program, and many years in the insurance industry. Toby currently works as a Test Administrator for Pearson-Vue and as an assistant dog trainer at Good Dog! School in Phoenix. Additionally she owns and operates Peace of Mind Petsitting and is actively involved in Rogue Canine Agility where she helps trains dogs and their handlers to navigate agility courses and work together as a team.
Ellee Celler
Ellee is owner of The Jacksonville Real Estate Company in Jacksonville, Oregon. She has worked in residential and commercial real estate for many years including more than 13 years in the Rogue Valley. Elle's education and work experience includes a MSW in Social Welfare Administration, a BA in International Relations, and work experience as a teacher and government bureaucrat for Job Corps, the War on Poverty, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the Peace Corps.
Patty Davis
A Columbus, Ohio native, Patty moved to southern Oregon in 2002 after living in California where she worked as an accountant for Fluor Engineering & Construction. Patty currently works as a real estate agent with Keller Williams Realty in Medford, Oregon. Her past employment includes Vice President of the Professional Exchange Association Management, and serving as the Executive Director for the Fresno/Madera Medical Society, the American College of Foot & Ankle Orthopedics & Medicine, and the Central California Psychiatric Society.
Della Merrill
Della has been teaching natural horsemanship and organic gardening skills to youth and adults for the last three years. She believes that people need to connect with animals and the earth in order to want to protect both. Della’s education includes a BA in Communications from UC San Diego and an MA in Teaching from SOU. She is also certified as a therapeutic riding instructor and most recently as an OSU Master Gardener. Her diverse career has included teaching in the public schools, nonprofit administration, development & public relations, educational film making and working as a loan officer in the mortgage industry.
Stephanie Roland
Originally from the Eugene area, Stephanie moved to southern Oregon in 1997, and earned BS degrees in Psychology & Business Administration from Southern Oregon University. She is currently a Development Associate with Ashland Community Hospital Foundation. Stephanie is a member of Rogue Valley Development Professionals and the Association of Healthcare Philanthropy. She's an active volunteer with the Friends of the Animal Shelter (FOTAS) and serves as Secretary to the Ashland Gallery Assocation.
Advisory Board
Sanctuary One's advisory board members support our board of directors by providing free expert advice as needed.
Virginia Allen: architecture
Virginia is owner of By Design Studio, a design firm in Ashland, Oregon, which specializes in residential design and remodels. Virginia designed the Sanctuary's dog and cat adoption centers, both of which are scheduled to be constructed soon. By Design Studio can be reached by calling 541.488.2429.
Cynthia Care: permaculture and biodynamic methods
Cynthia grows all the fruits and vegetables she can eat and raises chickens, ducks, and bees. In her spare time she also works, plays, and raises a family. Cynthia teaches fun and affordable classes on a variety of permaculture and biodynamic method topics. For more information on upcoming classes, visit Cynthia's page on Restoration Farm's website.
Lloyd Matthew Haines: Sanctuary founder, attorney-at-law, property development
Mr. Haines moved to Ashland, Oregon in 1983, and after a brief stint running a restaurant, began developing and redeveloping property in southern Oregon. Prior to that, he practiced law in Livermore, California with Haines & Walker after receiving his JD from Berkeley’s Boalt Hall School of Law. A New York City native, Haines' interest in restoring historic structures and beautifying Ashland by creating interesting and art-filled spaces has included ventures such as the Ashland Creek Walk, The Shasta Building, The Ashland Creek Building, condominiums, and various public arts projects, including the "We are Here" Sculpture (2006), and the Ashland Creek Art Walk (2007). Haines' current passion is the development of the Sanctuary in the Applegate Valley, where animals, people, and the land are brought into harmony. Lloyd is the “father” of two dogs and two cats, and “godfather” to the Sanctuary's animals. Without him the Sanctuary simply would not be, and we are forever grateful for his vision and generosity.
Mark Heminger: marketing
Mark is an expert in marketing strategy, creative direction, and copywriting. Visit www.MarkHeminger.com for more information on his marketing initiatives that champion animal- and eco-friendly causes.
Rob Landeros: graphic design
Rob co-founded Trilobyte, the maker of the wildly successful and classic CD-ROM products, The 7th Guest and The 11th Hour. Following his success with CD-ROM games, he went on to found Aftermath Media, where he produced two groundbreaking and critically acclaimed interactive DVD movies, Tender Loving Care and Point of View. He is currently focused on graphic design and marketing at Landeros Design, and is also busy with iPhone/iPad application development of Trilobyte's several games and intellectual properties.
Kiz Raddeman: animal Care
Kiz is a licensed veterinary technician and the manager of Jacksonville Veterinary Care in Jacksonville, Oregon. She provides invaluable advice on how to provide tender loving care for our animal friends.
