Staff Members
Meet the Administration Staff of the SPCA of Central
Florida
 Barbara
Wetzler
President
Barbara@OrlandoPets.org
Barbara
Wetzler, Executive Director of the SPCA of Central Florida,
has worked in non-profit and business development since 1978.
Wetzler joined the SPCA in 1996 and currently oversees its
facilities in Orange and Seminole Counties.
Under Wetzler's leadership, the SPCA of Central Florida has
achieved many successes. She spearheaded the mergers with
the agencies in Seminole and Osceola Counties; the capital
campaign that provided the agency's Orlando, and subsequently
its Sanford, facilities with much need renovations and expansions;
and the development of programs to help pets, individuals
and families in need. As a result, the agency has seen a significant
increase in the number of adoptions and spay/neuter surgeries
and a subsequent decrease in euthanasia.
Prior to joining the SPCA of Central Florida, Wetzler worked
in an acute care hospital and the corporate headquarters of
the hospital's system, a major university, an entrepreneurial
business college, and United Way. She has extensive experience
as a consultant and is certified as a Senior Human Resource
Professional (SPHR). Since 1994, Wetzler has served on the
Board of Directors of the Hispanic Business Initiative Fund
of Greater Orlando.
Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Wetzler received her
Master's degree from St. Joseph's University in Philadelphia.
She is the proud mother of three happy and successful children,
2 daughters and 1 son. Many cats - former shelter, former
strays, and fosters - call Barbara's house their happy home.
 Jake White
Executive Vice President & General Manager
Jake@OrlandoPets.org
Jake brings a unique mixture of right-brain/left-brain activity to the management team. He made Orlando home in 1991 then initially joined the team in 1997. Jake currently supervises the development, communications, media relations, investigations, educational, volunteerism, behavioral/training and technology departments. Jake may be heard on the Orlando airwaves and is seen on most Orlando news stations. He also uses his talents as the Emcee at SPCA of Central Florida events.
He received his MBA in Management and a BA in Studio Art (rounding out the left and right side of his brain). His studies and career have taken him to Europe, Walt Disney World, United Way and Florida Hospital.
Jake currently volunteers as a Coach for the YMCA and is member of the Avalon Park Kiwanis. He has served as a member of the Orange County / City of Orlando Funds Distribution Team, Board of Directors for Easter Seals of Central Florida, Orange County Advisory Board, Orlando Science Center Associate Board and is a 5-gallon blood donor.
Jake receives his inspiration, enthusiasm and creativity from his family. His favorite quote comes from UNC Coach Dean Smith: “Work Hard, Work Smart, Work Together.”
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Diane Anderson
Animal Behaviorist/Community Educator
Diane@OrlandoPets.org
Diane Anderson possesses a B.A. in Psychology from University of Central Florida. Her work experience includes: Animal Trainer, at the Pets Ahoy Show in Sea World and Animal Husbandrist to Joel Slavens’ Professional Animals. |
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Ryan Berry
Operations Manager
Ryan@OrlandoPets.org
Ryan Berry has worked for Orange County Animal Services two years as an Animal Service Officer. He joined the SPCA of Central Florida in 2001 as an Animal Care Specialist and is now Operations Manager for our Sanford facility. Ryan is also an Alumni of Leadership Seminole County, and believes that with hard work, dedication, and perseverance anything you put your mind to is possible. |
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Howard Grater
Director of Finance
Howard@OrlandoPets.org
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David Hewes
Senior Operations Manager
David@OrlandoPets.org |
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Judy Keane
Donor Relations Coordinator
Judy@OrlandoPets.org |
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Krista Lai
Medical Operations Manager
Krista@OrlandoPets.org
Krista Lai possesses four years of management in the medical field and has five years of management/experience in animal welfare. She graduated at the top of her class from The Connecticut School of Radio & T.V. Broadcasting. Always wanting to learn new things, she is currently pursuing her A.S. Pre-Major in Biology. When she’s not loving on animals full time at the SPCA, part time she picking up the headphones for her other love and passion ….Radio! You can hear her on the airwaves of 102 Jamz where she is AKA “China”. |
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Tara Lance
Instructional Designer/Community Educator
Tara@OrlandoPets.org
Tara Lance possesses a B.B.A., Bachelor of Business Administration and an M.A.Ed., Master of Arts in Education, subspecialty in Instructional Systems and Educational Technology from the Universidad del Sagrado Corazon, in Puerto Rico. She rounds up her expertise with 10 years of experience in the field of international customer service and accounting in the private sector with United Parcel Service. |
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Robin Longley
Senior Manager, Development
Robin@OrlandoPets.org
Robin Longley, with over 10 years of experience in event planning for non-profit organizations and the government agencies, Robin has been the SPCA of Central Florida’s Event Manager for the past 5 years. She also possesses a B.A. in Journalism from the University of Alaska, Fairbanks. |
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Paul McGlone
Director of Donor Relations
Paul@OrlandoPets.org
Paul McGlone has over 35 years experience in working for not for profits. He joined the SPCA of Central Florida as Director of Donor Relations in 2010. After college his first position was as a social worker in the Child Welfare filed. He has also been the Executive Director for the Boys and Girls Club, Big Brothers and Sisters, Regional Hospital Volunteer Department and Foundation and the Orlando Health Care Center for the Homeless. |
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Deborah Morrow
Manager, Volunteer Services Seminole
Animal Behaviorist/Sanford Facility
Deb@OrlandoPets.org
Deb Morrow graduated from Ithaca College in NY with a B.S. degree in Television/Radio. After working for several years in the communications business while volunteering at the SPCA, she decided to follow her passion and work with animals at the SPCA of Central Florida full time. Deb has three rescue dogs which assist the Education Department in programs and camps. |
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Helen Preston
Development Coordinator
Helen@OrlandoPets.org
Helen Preston a graduate from the Dublin College of Business and Commerce joined the SPCA of Central Florida as an Executive Assistant in 1999, then moved on to the Development Department as Coordinator. She also manages our senior citizen program Pet Food Xpress. |
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Tatiana Ramirez
Executive Assistant/Business Office
Tatiana@OrlandoPets.org
Tatiana Ramirez graduated as a Conservation Ecologist from the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Bogotá-Colombia. She has conducted and participated in several research projects concerning owls, hawks and other raptors in California and Florida. She is passionate about conservation, the environment and helping to ensure the welfare of wildlife and domesticated animals. |
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Fraily Rodriguez
Director of Community Educaton
Fraily@OrlandoPets.org
Fraily Rodriguez has trained over 100,000 participants on responsible pet ownership, bite prevention, animal cruelty, leadership and much more. His goal is to motivate you to make a difference. Over the last several years, he has transformed the Education Department of the SPCA of Central Florida into a leader in Humane Education. He is a seasoned professional in training and public education and possesses a B.S. degree in Counseling. |
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Amber Soltiz
Senior Medical Operations Manager
Amber@OrlandoPets.org |
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