Meet the team
Tom Kepp - Board of Directors - Founder
Tom founded SNIP Collier in 2013 after understanding the need for low-cost and improved spay/neuter services in Collier County. Tom is the heart and soul of this organization. EVERY day he is in the field rescuing both dogs and cats, educating pet owners, and working with our county to create better laws and enforcement for the sake of these animals. With over 20 years of experience in the Collier County rescue community, Tom understands the problems and believes SNIP's efforts truly can be the solution.
To report an injured or stray dog or cat, please contact Tom at 239-825-5834.
Tom Wehr - Board of Directors - Treasurer Director of Accounting & Finance
Tom joined SNIP in 2019 and serves as our Treasurer and also as our Director of Accounting & Finance. He is a Certified Management Accountant and IRS Enrolled Agent and works for a tax and accounting firm here in Naples. Tom has been a resident of Collier County since 2002 and has managed several businesses during that time, either as a controller or operations manager. He is responsible for the daily accounting operations of the organization and handles many of the general administrative and compliance responsibilities.
Dawna Holowell - Board of Directors - Secretary
Dawna joined the Board in the Summer of 2023. She immediately took on the role of Secretary and as an insurance professional took on the role of ensuring any and all of SNIPs insurance needs are met and maintained. Dawna is mom to 5 rescue animals, 4 rescue dogs, including 3 SNIP foster fails, 1 senior cat, and 1 finch whom she absolutely adores!
Darcy Andrade - Board of Directors - Director
Darcy Andrade brings more than 30 years of experience in animal welfare to the SNIP Collier Board of Directors. A longtime advocate for accessible veterinary care and community-based solutions, Darcy has led efforts across Southwest Florida to improve outcomes for both animals and the people who love them. She currently serves as Executive Director of the Gulf Coast Humane Society and is also the Executive Director of the Florida Animal Protection and Advocacy Association. Darcy is passionate about expanding affordable spay/neuter services and reducing pet overpopulation through collaboration and education.
Kaylin - Operations Manager
Kaylin joined SNIP Collier in 2024 as the Operations Manager. With her combination of administrative expertise, native local insight, and heartfelt dedication to animal care, she is happy to play a role in our mission to improve the lives of animals and their families in our community. She has three dogs of her own and recently expanded her animal family by fostering a kitten named Tommy, whom she has lovingly nursed back to health. This experience has deepened her compassion and commitment to animal welfare, reinforcing her belief in the importance of spay/neuter, rescue and rehabilitation.
Staci - Practice Manager
Staci Clark is the Practice Manager at Snip Collier. With over 15 years in veterinary medicine, Staci has spent most of her career in management roles, blending her hands-on experience as a veterinary technician with strong leadership in clinic operations.
Staci specializes in high-volume spay/neuter care and has trained multiple times at the ASPCA Spay/Neuter Alliance in North Carolina—the largest spay/neuter clinic in the United States. This nationally recognized program has served as the model for over 150 clinics across the country, and her continued involvement reflects a deep commitment to advancing best practices in the field.
Her dedication to animal welfare has taken her beyond the U.S. as well, traveling internationally to assist communities facing severe animal overpopulation challenges. Whether mentoring teams, optimizing clinic workflows, or leading outreach efforts, Staci’s leadership continues to drive Snip Collier’s mission forward with compassion, precision, and impact.
Cheyenne - Marketing & Outreach Coordinator
Cheyenne began volunteering with SNIP Collier in October 2024 and officially joined the team in March 2025. A lifelong animal lover with a passion for rescue work, she now leads SNIP’s marketing and outreach efforts—sharing inspiring rescue stories, managing social media, and helping the community connect with the heart behind the mission. She’s also focused on building a strong, collaborative culture by highlighting the incredible team that powers SNIP’s work, from volunteers to veterinary staff. At home, she has two rescue pups, Duncan and Adele, who are spoiled beyond measure.
Aja - Program Coordinator
As Program Coordinator at SNIP, Aja plays a vital role in both our foster and adoption programs and daily clinic operations. She works closely with fosters, adopters, and veterinary staff to help pets receive the care they need and find safe, loving homes.
With a passion for animal welfare and a strong commitment to community support, Aja ensures our programs run smoothly and efficiently. Whether she's assisting with clinic logistics or guiding a family through the adoption process, Aja brings compassion, organization, and heart to everything she does.
Katelyn - Veterinary Assistant
Katelyn has been working at SNIP Collier for over two years now. When she first came across what SNIP Collier stood for and its missions and goals, she knew it was the perfect place for her own passions and goals to align with. Not a day has gone by in Katelyn's life when she hasn't surrounded herself with animals; she has been in the animal care career for several years and she has always had her own as well. It has always been a passion of mine to work
with animals and here at SNIP she is able to do so, while also assisting and promoting the rescue of them as well. Katelyn has three rambunctious cats of her own and she also owns a furry ferret, and if she had the means to she would take in even more!
Terri - Voluteer Veterinary Technician
Terri joined our team, as a dedicated volunteer, in February of 2024 as a Certified Veterinarian Technician with 15 years experience. Her main focus has been shelter medicine and high volume spay neuter programs. Her passion is to avert as much animal suffering as possible due to over population. Terri has a B.S. degree in Public Health, an A.S. degree in Veterinary Technology, and also attends continuing education lectures to stay up-to-date on the latest information.
Sharlene - Kennel Technician & Clinic Volunteer Coordinator
Sharlene is a kennel Technician at SNIP Collier. With a passion for animal care, Sharlene brings her love for pets into work every day, ensuring the well-being of every animal she takes care of. When she’s not at SNIP, Sharlene enjoys spending time with her friends and family, reading, and training her newly adopted puppy. (Thank you, SNIP!) Sharlene has been committed to animal welfare for years as she’s spent the last four volunteering with the Naples Cat Alliance. Her volunteer work has allowed her to contribute to the rescue and care of countless cats over the years, and ultimately get them to their forever homes.
Vanesa - Client Service Representative
Certified Veterinary Assistant with a strong passion for animal care and behavior. Currently enrolled at St. Petersburg College, pursuing a Veterinary Technology certification. Since 2020, Vanesa has gained hands-on experience in small animal clinics, assisting in surgical procedures, radiology, patient care, and behavior modification using Fear Free and positive reinforcement techniques. Fluent in both English and Spanish, she is committed to providing compassionate, science-based care to every patient.