Rocky Mountain Dachshund Rescue

Meet the Team

Rocky Mountain Dachshund Rescue Leadership & Team

Board of Directors

    • Eric Nikolaisen – President
       Pet: Boomer
    • Janell Hall – Treasurer
       Pets: Jasper and Olive
    • Amber McIlravy – Secretary
       Pets: Kobe and Odie

Board Advisors

    • Dr. Lynette Sakellariou, DVM – Veterinary Advisor to the Board
       Pets: Feta and Olive
    • Nancy Dailey – Medical Advisor to the Board
    • Taylor Snow – Science Advisor to the Board

Rescue Team

    • Amber Mcilravy – Fundraising Coordinator
       Pets: Kobe and Odie
    • Carol Cornwall – Transportation Coordinator
       Pets: RMDR Fosters
    • Eric Nikolaisen – Executive Director/Information Technology
       Pet: Boomer
    • Hannah Venske – Colorado Lead/Foster Coordinator
       Pets: Jerry and Willa
    • Heather Dimond – Intake Coordinator
       Pets: Gus, Toby, Bailey, and Charlie
    • Nancy Dailey – Foster Trainer
      Pets: Lolo
    • Renée Burns – Adoption Coordinator
       Pets: Dapper and Hercules
    • Sharon Turner – Social Media/Public Relations
       Pet: Poppy
    • Suzanne Nikolaisen – Foster Coordinator/Marketing [Generalist]
       Pet: Schatze
    • Taylor Snow – Events Coordinator
       Pets: Kona, Lilly, and River
    • Valentina Babuin – Foster Team
       Pets: Lio and Sarabie

Open Positions

  • Foster Coordinator

Our Fosters: The Heart of RMDR — Our fosters are the foundation of everything we do. You open your homes, your hearts, and your lives to dachshunds in need—providing them with love, stability, and a safe haven during times of transition. We couldn’t do this without you!