About Friends of St. Louis County Animal Shelter Foundation
Our Mission
Our Mission
Our Mission
Friends of the St. Louis County Animal Shelter Foundation provides vital animal shelter support by enhancing the care of animals at St. Louis County Animal Care and Control and the Pet Adoption Center. We bridge the gap between public funding and critical needs. Our collaboration with shelter leadership focuses on advancing compassionate
Friends of the St. Louis County Animal Shelter Foundation provides vital animal shelter support by enhancing the care of animals at St. Louis County Animal Care and Control and the Pet Adoption Center. We bridge the gap between public funding and critical needs. Our collaboration with shelter leadership focuses on advancing compassionate care and addressing the most urgent priorities of our animal welfare organization in the community.
Our History
Our Mission
Our Mission
Founded in 2025, the Friends of the St. Louis County Animal Shelter Foundation was created to provide critical animal shelter support to the animals in the St. Louis County animal care system. This animal welfare organization was established to fill funding gaps, respond to urgent larger needs, and enhance the care, protection, and outcomes for animals in the county shelter system.
Friends of St. Louis County Animal Shelter Foundation Board
Sara Foster- President
Channel Slate- Secretary
Becky Hatter- Treasurer
Sara Foster is a retired executive from Commerce Bank with over 35 years of leadership experience. She is an avid volunteer at the animal shelter, demonstrating her dedication to animal shelter support and serving as a passionate advocate for an animal welfare organization. Her strong commitment to service, people, and community impact is
Sara Foster is a retired executive from Commerce Bank with over 35 years of leadership experience. She is an avid volunteer at the animal shelter, demonstrating her dedication to animal shelter support and serving as a passionate advocate for an animal welfare organization. Her strong commitment to service, people, and community impact is evident in her work with the Animal Shelter Foundation and St. Louis County animal care initiatives.
Becky Hatter- Treasurer
Channel Slate- Secretary
Becky Hatter- Treasurer
Becky Hatter is the former CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri, where she led the organization for many years in advancing youth mentorship and community impact. With her extensive experience in nonprofit leadership, she has also been a strong advocate for animal welfare organizations, particularly in her support for St. L
Becky Hatter is the former CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri, where she led the organization for many years in advancing youth mentorship and community impact. With her extensive experience in nonprofit leadership, she has also been a strong advocate for animal welfare organizations, particularly in her support for St. Louis County animal care initiatives. Her governance insight and emotional support make her a valuable asset to any community-focused effort.
Channel Slate- Secretary
Channel Slate- Secretary
Chief Beth Andreski- Director
Channel Slate is a current Associate at Edward Jones, where she has dedicated over 12 years to roles in Legal, External Affairs, and Government Relations. A passionate animal lover, Channel proudly supports the St. Louis County animal care initiatives by adopting all of her furry companions from the Saint Louis County Pet Adoption Center.
Channel Slate is a current Associate at Edward Jones, where she has dedicated over 12 years to roles in Legal, External Affairs, and Government Relations. A passionate animal lover, Channel proudly supports the St. Louis County animal care initiatives by adopting all of her furry companions from the Saint Louis County Pet Adoption Center. She is deeply committed to advocacy, community engagement, and the mission of her local animal welfare organization.
Chief Beth Andreski- Director
Malik Johnson- Ex-Officio Director
Chief Beth Andreski- Director
Beth Andreski is the Chief of Police of the Olivette Police Department, bringing extensive experience in public safety, leadership, and community engagement. A strong advocate for animal welfare, she actively supports the Animal Shelter Foundation, which is dedicated to animal shelter support and partnerships within the community. Her com
Beth Andreski is the Chief of Police of the Olivette Police Department, bringing extensive experience in public safety, leadership, and community engagement. A strong advocate for animal welfare, she actively supports the Animal Shelter Foundation, which is dedicated to animal shelter support and partnerships within the community. Her commitment to stewardship extends to collaborating with various animal welfare organizations and enhancing St. Louis County animal care initiatives.
Lisa Myers- Director
Malik Johnson- Ex-Officio Director
Malik Johnson- Ex-Officio Director
Lisa Myers retired from Mastercard after 38 years as a Lead Software Engineer and is a Summa Cum Laude graduate of Lindenwood University. With a dedicated involvement in animal rescue for over 25 years, she previously served as president of All Paws Rescue, an animal welfare organization that focuses on foster-based nonprofit efforts. Lis
Lisa Myers retired from Mastercard after 38 years as a Lead Software Engineer and is a Summa Cum Laude graduate of Lindenwood University. With a dedicated involvement in animal rescue for over 25 years, she previously served as president of All Paws Rescue, an animal welfare organization that focuses on foster-based nonprofit efforts. Lisa is deeply committed to animal shelter support and is passionate about enhancing St. Louis County animal care through her lifesaving rescue initiatives in the community.
Malik Johnson- Ex-Officio Director
Malik Johnson- Ex-Officio Director
Malik Johnson- Ex-Officio Director
Malik Johnson is the Director of Saint Louis County Animal Care & Control, where he oversees operations that focus on animal welfare and community impact, as well as enhancing animal shelter support. He previously held senior roles at Edward Jones, bringing valuable experience in strategy, governance, and organizational leadership to this animal welfare organization.
Dr. Kanika Cunningham, MD- Advisor
Dr. Kanika Cunningham, MD- Advisor
Dr. Kanika Cunningham, MD- Advisor
Dr. Kanika Cunningham is the Director of the St. Louis County Public Health Department. She brings a strong public health perspective, physician expertise, and a commitment to humane animal welfare. Her efforts are particularly focused on animal shelter support and enhancing outcomes through the collaboration of animal welfare organizatio
Dr. Kanika Cunningham is the Director of the St. Louis County Public Health Department. She brings a strong public health perspective, physician expertise, and a commitment to humane animal welfare. Her efforts are particularly focused on animal shelter support and enhancing outcomes through the collaboration of animal welfare organizations and community health strategies in St. Louis County animal care.