OAA Leadership

Staff Members

Vicki Deisner, Esq.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Vicki is the Government Affairs Representative in Ohio for the Animal Welfare Institute, where she is working to pass legislation mandating cross-reporting of animal and human violence and conducting regional workshops on the issue. She previously served as the Midwest Legislative Director for the ASPCA, leading advocacy efforts in Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, and Kentucky. Her past roles also include Associate Director of National Water Resources Campaigns for the National Wildlife Federation in Washington, DC; Executive Director of the Ohio Environmental Council; and Ohio Assistant Attorney General in the Environmental Enforcement Section. A member of the Ohio State Bar Association’s Animal Law Committee, Vicki developed a resource tool to help advocates repeal breed-specific laws and promote breed-neutral ordinances.
She holds a J.D. from Salmon P. Chase Law School (Northern Kentucky University), an M.S. in Physiology from the University of Cincinnati Medical College, a B.S. in Zoology from The Ohio State University, and a clinical degree in Respiratory Therapy from the University of Chicago. Vicki lives in Columbus with her indoor rescue cat, Buzz, and two outdoor community cats, Pumpkin and Shaggy.
Taylor Gullion

INTERN
Taylor is a rising fourth year Political Science major at The Ohio State University. She currently works as a barista at a boba tea shop while she interns at OAA over the summer.
Taylor enjoys reading, working out, and collecting Pokemon cards as a hobby. She has lived in Columbus her whole life and has always had a love for animals growing up, especially cats. She even has two of her own! Taylor looks forward to working with OAA over the next few months.
Kendall Jang

ADMIN & SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER
Kendall is a communications and operations professional with a deep commitment to animal welfare. At Ohio Animal Advocates, she supports public outreach and social media to help advance the mission of protecting Ohio’s animals through education, advocacy, and collaboration.
Kendall lives in Brooklyn, NY with her dog Archie and is the founder of Archie’s, a pet-focused business and future rescue project. Outside of work, she enjoys cooking, picnics, and exploring new neighborhoods.
Deb Molinaro

FINANCE COORDINATOR
As Bookkeeper, Deb handles the monthly financials for OAA. Deb has served in this capacity for several other companies over the last 35 years. She studied Accounting at Capital University and is currently enrolled at Franklin University working on her degree in Business. Deb resides in Hilliard, Ohio and has two daughters, Gabi & Bella. One dog Zena and a cat Phineas. She loves to garden, cook, and loves spending time with daughters and friends.
Andrea Nadolny

CHIEF OF STAFF
As Chief of Staff for Ohio Animal Advocates, Andrea works on all aspects of our nonprofit including donor management, fundraising, social media development, and strategic planning. Andrea interned for OAA from August 2021- 2022, and then worked as an Advocacy Assistant from August 2022-2023. Andrea is currently a senior at The Ohio State University, double majoring in Italian Studies and International Relations with a specialization in diplomacy. Andrea is passionate about nonprofit work and advocating against breed discrimination. She has also been a vegetarian for more than seven years! In her free time, she loves to hike with her dog Watson at local metro parks.

Board of Directors

Megan Moon

PRESIDENT
Megan has been working in nonprofit leadership since 2005, with a focus in animal protection and humane education. Most recently, she founded and served as the President of the Humane Education Coalition, a collaborative organization that provides resources and teaching tools for educators around the world who teach about animal protection, human rights, and environmental ethics. Megan has also been a board member, advisor, and/or committee member for several organizations globally. In addition to her volunteer roles, Megan is a skilled nonprofit consultant who invests in and supports organizations for improved strategy, stronger leadership, and capacity building.
Megan received her B.S. in Humane Leadership from Duquesne University and earning her M.A. in Nonprofit Management at Antioch University. She earned her Certified Humane Education Specialist (CHES) credential from the Academy of Prosocial Learning and her Animal-Assisted Intervention certification (CHAIS) from Oakland University. Additionally, Megan is the 2020 recipient of the Weller Prosocial Leadership Award and the 2025 recipient of the ‘Do Good for Dayton’ Award. She is passionate about improving the welfare of all living beings and believes education is essential in creating a more compassionate world. Megan resides in southwest Ohio with her husband and rescue dog, Panda. She spends her spare time on her yoga mat, making music with her husband, and taste-testing new plant-based recipes.
Kailey Leary, Esq.

VICE PRESIDENT
Kailey is the supervising attorney at the David H. Braff Animal Law Center at Cleveland State University, and she directs the operation of the Animal Law Clinic. She holds a B.S. from Case Western Reserve University and received her J.D. from Cleveland State University College of Law.

Kailey has long-held a passion for animal welfare and is always looking for new ways to educate people on the simple changes they can make to support the humane treatment of animals. Outside of her professional practice, Kailey volunteers her time with animals - particularly foxes - and searches for opportunities to deepen her knowledge on animal welfare issues throughout Ohio. She resides outside of Cleveland with her rescue cat.
Katie Krafka

SECRETARY
Katie has 15 years of business development and sales experience across multiple industries including marketing, logistics, and nonprofit organizations. Her nonprofit experience includes four years with the Greater Cincinnati World Affairs Council and three years with Gem City Kitties in Dayton. Passionate about investing in her community, Katie served as an elected official for Amelia Village, Ohio from 2013-2017. As a council member, she focused on creating a safer and more inclusive place for families and their pets to live.

As a lifelong animal lover, Katie is committed to raising awareness around animal rights and improving the lives of animals in Ohio. In her spare time Katie enjoys being outdoors, whether it's tending to her garden, hiking with her partner and rescue pup, Pippin, or reading on her back porch.
Chris Riggi, JD

TREASURER
Chris is the co-founder and CFO of Riggi Rescue, a nonprofit organization in Akron specializing in TNR and critical care of cats. Riggi Rescue has led many large-scale trapping projects in the region including the “Campbell Cats” and one in New London. The rescue’s newest mission is empowering and educating Ohioans so that they may TNR in their own communities. His wife, Crystal, is currently teaching TNR classes throughout Northeast Ohio as part of that mission.
Chris has worked professionally on several political issues as well as being a Field Organizer on a presidential campaign and a Campaign Manager for a Cleveland state representative campaign. He graduated from West Virginia University with a BA in History and a Political Science minor. He also received a JD from Cleveland State University College of Law where he worked on immigration law and unemployment cases while also advocating against puppy mills in Ohio. OAA’s mission excites Chris as it allows him to combine his political background, legal experience, and passion for helping both people and animals to affect positive change. Chris lives with his wife, 2 dogs, and 7 cats.
Lilah Foley

Lilah currently works as Director of Public Affairs for one of Hamilton County's Commissioners in Southwest Ohio. She has experience in government, policy, campaigns, and nonprofits - beginning her career as a Nonprofit Intern for OAA while in college and later serving as Advocacy Assistant and Website Coordinator. She additionally worked as a Legislative Aide in the Ohio House of Representatives and successfully managed a competitive Ohio House race in 2024. She graduated from The Ohio State University in 2022 with a degree in Public Management, Leadership, and Policy.
Lilah has a lifelong passion for animal welfare and humane education and is thrilled to be back at OAA as a Board Member. In her free time, she enjoys engaging in local politics, practicing yoga, and spending time with her cat Cleo.
Dr. Alba Gonzalez

Dr. G is the founder and Medical Director of the Rascal Unit, a mobile veterinary practice providing affordable and accessible care for animals in Ohio. She is also the director of Rascal Charities, Inc., a 501c3 non-profit that helps provide sterilization, wellness, and medical care to individuals in need of financial assistance and community cat/TNR efforts. Dr. G also provides assistance in the investigation and prosecution of animal cruelty and neglect cases with both local and national humane organizations. Dr. G has been assisting OAA as a veterinary consultant for animal welfare.
Dr. G was born and raised in Puerto Rico and obtained a B.S. in Zoology from Michigan State University, a DVM degree from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, and a Certificate of Internship in Small Animal Medicine, Surgery and Critical Care from the University of Missouri. She later completed an M.S. in Veterinary Forensics from the University of Florida and an M.S. in Forensic Psychology from Southern New Hampshire University. Dr. G aims to use her experience and education to help improve the quality of life of both animals and humans.
Laura J. Martin, Esq.

Laura earned a BS in Animal Science from Iowa State University and began master’s degree course work and research in animal nutrition and immunology before pivoting to pursue a JD from University of Cincinnati School of Law. She has more than 20 years of experience as an Ohio estate planning attorney. A primary focus of her professional practice is Pet Planning, or estate planning for pets and their people. It is her personal mission to increase the prevalence and quality of pet planning across Ohio and beyond. As part of that work, she regularly publishes journal articles, teaches continuing education to other attorneys, gives presentations to pet owners, maintains online pet planning resources for both attorneys and animal owners, and advises on animal legal policy.
In addition to her education and professional work, Laura has years of experience training and showing horses, training and trialing dogs, and rescuing and rehabilitating stray and abandoned dogs. In her free time, she can often be found on a local hiking trail, out training her dogs, experimenting with new recipes, volunteering for animal-related causes, or looking for new ways to share Pet Planning resources with attorneys and pet owners. Laura lives in Dayton, Ohio with three rescue dogs - a pitbull and two bully mixes.
Laura is excited for the opportunity to combine her professional expertise and personal experience to help Ohio Animal Advocates expand its impact and share educational and other resources to help all Ohioans become effective advocates and voices for animals.
Megann Smith

Megann is currently the founder and director of Paws for Grief. She was formerly the manager at Wood County Humane Society. Currently working toward placement on the national transplant list for a kidney, she is finding herself in much need of a reprieve from the 24/7 life of animal shelter work but excited to continue her journey in animal welfare through education and advocacy with Ohio Animal Advocates and Paws for Grief.
Megann received her B.A. in Psychology from Bowling Green State University with a minor in communications in 2014, and received her certificate as a Certified Pet Loss Bereavement Specialist in 2023.