Sienna is YARI’s President, and the backbone of our organization. An avid animal lover and activist, she works hard to ensure that every aspect of our work runs smoothly so that we can be as successful as possible. After rescuing her first dog, Coco, at 4 years old, Sienna’s passion for animals was sparked, and since then, she has been incredibly active in helping animals in need. She is an extremely dedicated leader, and she hopes that YARI will be an outlet for her to change the lives of countless more pets in the future.

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Anya is YARI’s Secretary, and she is incredibly passionate about helping animals in need. By keeping track of our meetings and plans, she helps to keep the initiative organized and efficient. Anya is very organized and ensures that everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. Anya has always cared deeply for animals, and her love for her first dog Loki exemplifies that. By helping run YARI, her ultimate goal is to help other pets live a happy and healthy life like hers does, and her dedication is integral to making that possible.

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As YARI’s Director of Communications, Gigi creates informational content about the initiative and works to facilitate communication between our members and partnered organizations. Gigi has always loved animals, and her two dogs motivate her to help other pets find equally loving homes. She hopes that her work with YARI will inspire other teens to make a difference - both in the lives of animals and in the world as a whole.

As YARI’s Director of Members, Gabi reviews new member applications and ensures that everyone knows what YARI is all about. She helps ensure that our members are informed and ready to participate. She has always loved animals, but after getting her puppy JJ, she became especially passionate about helping animals find safe and loving homes. Gabi is focused on making sure that people are educated about rescue animals, and she hopes that her work will help encourage more people to both adopt and get involved in animal activism.

Emmy is YARI’s Director of Media and Specials, which means that she contributes to our online presence and helps arrange special events for our team! Emmy has always been passionate about helping animals, and her two rescue dogs, Gib and Luna, constantly inspire her to keep making a difference. Ultimately, she hopes that her work with YARI will help animals find their forever homes, and she’s excited to help coordinate our impactful events!