Welcome 15/10 Foundation!

I’m Erin Kowalski, CCRA, CCMT

Erin and her foster (fail) dog, Josh (@gimmesomejosh)

When I learned about the Executive Director position at the 15/10 Foundation, I was immediately drawn to the parallels between Matt Nelson's journey and my own. Like Matt's experience with Doug that led to the creation of the 15/10 Foundation, my path began with fostering a mobility-impaired pet (named Bialy), opening my eyes to the critical gaps in support for special needs animals and their families. This personal experience inspired me to found Wild Hearts NFP in 2014, which has grown into a comprehensive support system for pets with mobility challenges. Recognizing an additional need in this space, I launched Wild Hearts Pet Care in 2021, a successful rehabilitation and care center that has grown to serve over 325 clients while supporting our nonprofit mission.

I would welcome the opportunity to bring my collaborative leadership style and proven experience in organizational development to advance the 15/10 Foundation's mission of helping the dogs who need it most.