Meet the Staff

Meet the Staff!

Executive Director: Patty Cutler

Patty has recently become our Executive Director.  She has been involved with the Simply Cats organization since 2004, as a volunteer, foster mom and board member.  She holds a Bachelors degree in Biology, and has 15 years of experience working as a laboratory biologist and microbiologist.  In addition, she worked in the pharmaceutical industry as a sales representative.  Most recently, she served as Designated Broker for a real estate company owned by she and her husband.  To contact Patty, please email to: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Volunteer Coordinator: Jennifer Brownstein

Jennifer joined the Simply Cats staff in August 2009.  Jennifer Brownstein holds a B.A. in English from Temple University and an M.S. in Education from the University of Pennsylvania. In her 15+ years in education as a teacher and program administrator in both public schools and universities, Jennifer has designed and implemented curriculum and has coordinated academic and extra curricular programs of all types. She is a member of the Association of Professional Humane Educators and is working to become a Certified Humane Education Specialist.  To contact Jennifer, please email to: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Cat Care Manager: Corina Nebel

Corina joined Simply Cats in 2009 through a cooperative program with Brown Mackie College, where she is pursuing her A.S. degree in Veterinary Technology.  She became a full-time staff member in September 2009.  In conjunction with Brown Mackie College, she has had the opportunity to participate in spay and neuter programs throughout the Treasure Valley.  Corina hopes to someday specialize in animal critical care.  To contact Corina, please email to: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Cat Care Technician: Renae Myers, C.V.T.

Renae has been a member of the Simply Cats team since October 2009.  She holds her A.A.S. in Veterinary Technology from Argosy University in Minnesota, and is certified as a veterinary technician.  Prior to her graduation, she was given the opportunity to intern for a mixed veterinary practice in St. Croix, Wisconsin.  Since her certification, she has also worked at a large veterinary clinic in the Boise area.  To contact Renae, please email to: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Shelter Assistant - Facilities: John Koebli

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Shelter Assistant: Jessica Giggey

Jessica joined the Simply Cats team in January 2010.  She is currently enrolled at Brown Mackie College in the Veterinary Technology program, and plans to graduate in 2011 with an A.S. in Veterinary Technology.  To contact Jessica, please email to: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

Administrative Assistants:
Terry Tucker

Terry joined Simply Cats in October of 2009 as a temporary assistant.  She brings a varied background of experience including work as an assistant librarian, banker, secretary and manager, as well as holding an active real estate license.  To contact Terry, please email to: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
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Jen Sampaio

Jen joined the Simply Cats team in January 2010.  She is currently pursuing a B.S. in Writing with a minor in Environmental Studies at Boise State University.  In addition to her work at Simply Cats, she also works with the Ruth Melichar Bird Center, rehabilitating and releasing injured and orphaned birds.  To contact Jen, please email to: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)