Our Team

Gigi Tsontos, LCSW, MPA, aka, Angelique, joined NOMV in January 2024. After studying Social Welfare Policy at the University of Kansas, Gigi spent two years in Mali West Africa as a Peace Corps Volunteer, returning to complete a Master of Science in Social Work at Columbia University and a second Masters in Public Administration from San Diego State University. Her career led her to work in social services, homeless services, mental health, victims’ rights, and nutrition supporting administrative roles and becoming a clinical social worker licensed in California and Kansas. Gigi lives in Kansas with her husband and 4 furry children. She sees the world as her home and has traveled extensively.

Danielle’s desire to work on causes close to her heart led her to leave a career in restaurant management for the non-profit world. As the Operations Manager at Heart Mountain Wyoming Foundation, Danielle served the WWII Japanese American Incarceration Site with a variety of duties from financial management to program creation to volunteer management.

In September 2020, Danielle joined NOMV, an organization that speaks to her heart. She began as the operations administrator and has moved into the role of Director of Finance & Special Projects​. Danielle, who lives less than an hour from Yellowstone National Park, is an avid adventurer with a love of the land, which she explores with her husband and their Dachshund, Bugg.

Katie received her doctorate from the joint program between the Stanford University Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences and the Pacific Graduate School of Psychology. She trained at both the Stanford University Medical Center and the VA Palo Alto Health Care System, focusing on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), neuropsychology, and human-animal interactions (HAI). Before her career in clinical psychology, Dr. Lawlor held positions with NBC News in Beijing and New York City, the U.S. Department of State in Washington DC, and the Governor’s Office of California. She holds a Master’s in economic policy from Columbia University and a BA from the University of Notre Dame.

Danny came to work at the intersections of people and animals while completing his Master’s in Historical Musicology at the University of Pittsburgh in 2015. Since then, he has held a wide variety of roles at non-profit animal shelters ranging from front-line kennel work and admissions counseling to volunteer coordination and shelter management. He joined NOMV in October 2021 in part to help support the veterinary professionals that he worked with in sheltering. He is committed to helping people who love animals have the resources they need. Originally from Virginia, Danny lives in western Pennsylvania with his wife and their shelter alumni: cats Louie and Eliza, and dogs Jolene and Annabelle.

Jenn is a 2021 graduate of Arizona State University with a Master’s degree in Forensic Psychology. Before working at NOMV, Jenn worked in behavioral health services and homeless services. She joined NOMV in April 2022, combining her passion for mental health advocacy with her passion for supporting those in vet med. Jenn is originally from Pennsylvania but has lived all over the country. She currently lives in California with her husband, their 2 Vietnamese Mossy Frogs (Kale and Tofu), a Pacman frog (Echo), a Greek tortoise (Geno), and 2 dogs (Bear and Bernie).

Susie worked as a veterinary technician for the past 12 years. Experiencing the stresses of the field firsthand, Susie is passionate about helping veterinary professionals lead healthy and successful lives. Susie has decided to pursue a Master of Science in Social Work (MSSW) with a focus on Veterinary Social Work at the University of Tennessee. In her free time, Susie enjoys cooking, camping, taking road trips to National Parks, and spending time with her 3 dogs and 1 cat.

In the late 20th century, Cass was born on the West Coast of the United States. They graduated from the University of California, Santa Cruz with a bachelor’s in community studies focusing on health justice. Cass joined NOMV in March 2023 after previously working as a public assistance caseworker. They enjoy a variety of enrichment activities such as cooking, gardening, and playing the guitar.

Since joining NOMV in March of 2023, Cass is excited to support NOMV as the Lifeboat & Resource Administrator.

Gabby is a recent graduate from Bradley University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and creative writing and a minor in theatre arts. Following her graduation, Gabby worked as an animal care specialist for 6 months while volunteering as a mental health presenter, which enhanced her interest in both areas. Since joining NOMV in March of 2023, Gabby is thrilled to be sharing her passion for mental health advocacy within the veterinary community as Outreach Assistant.

In her free time, Gabby enjoys hiking throughout the various parks in her home in the suburbs of St. Louis and hanging out with her very photogenic cat, Sophie.