7246 E. Harry's Rd.
Traverse City, MI 49684
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Board of Directors

Linda Gottwald

Executive Director

Linda Gottwald is the founder of the Great Lakes Humane Society and has had a passion for animals ever since she read “Beautiful Joe” as a little girl. She has been awarded the Albert Schweitzer Community Service Award for her volunteer work with the Chicago Anti-Cruelty Society. A board certified nurse practitioner, Linda has a doctoral degree in nursing and is also a graduate of the U.C. Berkeley School of Journalism.


Veronica Jordan

Board Member

Veronica Jordan is a graduate of the University of California School of Law at Davis. She holds a B.A. and Master’s degree from the University of California at Berkeley. A native of San Jose, CA, Veronica volunteers with a TNR group transporting feral cats and pets of low-income people to local shelters for spay/neutering. She has served on the board since its inception.


Steffanie Audel

Board Member

Steffanie Audel has a love of books and animals. She is a school librarian and handles the Great Lakes Humane Society Facebook page. Steffanie also facilitates transfers to our shelter from across country and even around the world!


Sally Pomante

Board Member

Sally Pomante is a native of northern Michigan and a life-long animal advocate. She is married with children and grandchildren – all animal lovers! Sally is interested in homeopathic treatment and preventative medicine for animals.