Where can you find lovers of all animals under one roof? You guessed it — Hearts Alive Village in Las Vegas!

A Las Vegas native, Amy has spent the last 17 years creating positive change in the lives of Las Vegas animals. As the Nevada State Manager for the Anti Dog Fighting campaign, she promoted awareness, battled for stronger laws, and continues to speak out for the victims and the targeted breed so their voices are heard. Her involvement monitoring the lost and found pages along with shelter intake has resulted in countless dogs being reunited with their owners. And she has opened her home to foster puppies (including over 100 medical needs fosters), giving them a safe and nurturing place to grow until they are ready to be adopted. Amy holds a BA in Public Administration in Law Enforcement. “I have always been passionate about the protection and welfare of the animals in my community,” she says. “Joining Hearts Alive Village has allowed me to dedicate my life to serving them.”

Nikki is the foster mom behind @myfosterkittens on Instagram and the founder of Fostering a Purpose (an apparel company with the purpose of giving back to animal welfare organizations). Nikki has fostered hundreds of cats and kittens and specializes in caring for critical care and neonatal kittens. Nikki serves on the Board of Directors for C5 in Las Vegas and is an active TNR (trap-neuter-return) trapper who is leading an effort to reduce the feral cat population. She is committed to teaching and guiding others to do the same in their community.  Nikki’s more than 344k Instagram followers have kept us in kitten food and supplies, and helped place special needs cats and kittens around the country. Nikki is frequently invited to speak and teach at national events with Jackson Galaxy and Beth Stern (Howard Stern’s wife).

Gabby’s journey in marketing started with an internship at an agency during her high school years, which transitioned into a full-time marketing position upon graduation. By the age of 23, Gabby made a name for herself as an expert in marketing and strategy, quickly ascending to the position of Director. Fluent in American Sign Language, she is deeply involved within Deaf communities throughout the U.S. Gabby’s commitment to her community is evident through her involvement with groups like the Las Vegas Deaf Seniors, Nevada Black Deaf Advocates, and Nevada Hands & Voices. As someone who is hard of hearing with a rich background in advocacy, she provides a distinct insight into accessibility in her role at Hearts Alive Village. In her free time, Gabby enjoys traveling with her dog, Luna, meeting new furry companions at animal sanctuaries and connecting with Deaf communities nationwide.

After graduating from Arizona State University with a Master’s in Business Management, Grant was accepted to Teach for America, where he moved to Las Vegas. He spent the next 7 years teaching elementary, middle and high school while obtaining 2 more graduate degrees in education. Following his time in the classroom, Grant transitioned into the nonprofit space by founding his own nonprofit. In addition, he’s held senior leadership positions with several other nonprofits.

Outside of work, Grant enjoys spending time with his 2 cats Mia and Emma as well as his wife, Blair, and their young son, Leo.

Diana’s family relocated to Las Vegas from Santa Barbara, California, when she was just a year old. So basically, she’s been here all her life. A graduate of Western High School, she attended PIMA Medical Institute where she earned her certificate as a Veterinary Assistant. As a child, Diana wanted to become a teacher because she liked helping others. Now she uses her skills to help people and their pets. In her role at HAV Diana connects pet owners who need financial aid with local resources. She also runs the Pets for Life program for targeted zip codes.  What does she like best about her job? “Assisting community members and their pets, especially during these challenging times,” she says. Prior to joining Hearts Alive Village Diana was with the Animal Foundation. On weekends, Diana and her family love to go off-roading and explore new trails. Her favorite travel destination is the beach. But, she admits, she doesn’t go into the ocean because “it’s too cold!”

An animal lover and formerly a front-end web developer, Brittany moved to Las Vegas from Hawaii in 2015 to pursue a career in digital media. But something unexpected happened. She came to Hearts Alive Village on a whim one day to volunteer. She began to foster and ended up adopting one of her foster kitties, Mana…and taking a job at HAV! Mana loves helping take care of her feline fosters. She serves as a great role model for kittens learning their manners and how to socialize with others, while leading our feline program.

In her little spare time she loves playing with her fur babies and is a fan of video games.

Yasmeen Leavitt, a Las Vegas native with American Indian roots, is a graphic designer driven by a passion for creative expression and a lifelong love for all living creatures. She studied Fashion Construction at Southwest Career and Technical Academy and earned an Associate’s degree in Graphic Communications from CSN. She is dedicated to using design as a meaningful tool for connection and impact. Her journey with Hearts Alive began as a receptionist, where her admiration for the organization grew alongside its expansion. Today, she serves as the Graphic Designer, collaborating closely with the Director of Digital Marketing Strategy to enhance the organization’s visual identity and outreach, while contributing to a revolutionary cause in Las Vegas that gives animals a voice.

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