TEAM MEMBERS
STACEY IVERSON
PROGRAM DEVELOPER
Stacey has been involved with UnChained since 2013. She served as a Wildlife Biologist in the Peace Corps in Niger, West Africa, and continued working in international wildlife conservation for many years. With over 25 years in non-profits, her focus has been humane education, animal welfare, and advocacy. Stacey is certified in Canine Massage, Equine Welfare, and Horse Powered Reading®.
Through her experiences in animal rescue and therapeutic programs, she has seen firsthand the transformative power of connecting with animals. She is thrilled to be a part of UnChained’s extraordinary mission and team.
WHITNEY WEIBEL
PROGRAM TRAINER
Whitney has always loved animals. Her passion for animals led her to zookeeping where she trained an assortment of animals and performed on stage with them.
Additionally, she taught incoming zookeepers and volunteers how to train animals using positive reinforcement. Throughout her life she has always trained dogs; first her family's dogs before getting her own, of which she's trained to CGC standards and taken to agility trials.
CHRISTINA WHITTON
YOUTH THERAPIST
Christina has supported UnChained in different ways including providing educational trainings for new staff in learning the unique needs of our students, community trainings to educate about the link between animal abuse and domestic violence, and currently providing consultation on how to best implement activities to support the highest potential of student's learning and growth.
FELIPE DE LA CRUZ
DIGITAL CONTENT & MEDIA COORDINATOR
As Digital Content & Media Coordinator, Felipe ensures the world sees the beauty and impact of UnChained’s mission. But he’s more than a storyteller—he’s in the trenches, building trust, fostering connection, and fighting for change. For him, UnChained isn’t just a job—it’s his way of saving the world, one youth, one dog, and one story at a time. He invites others who share that same fire to join him in making a difference.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MELISSA WOLF — President — UnChained Founder, Humane Education, Social Services
LIZ MACDONALD — Director of Content Strategy — Monterey Bay Aquarium
LAURIE PROSCIA — Small Business Owner — Neuromuscular & Fitness Therapist
ALEXA FREDERICK — Strategy Consultant — Accenture
MARTHA SPIELLER — Retired — Program & Organizational Leadership, High Tech Industry
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