Meet Our Board

Robin Massina

Founder & President

robin@friendsandferals.org

Why F&F:

I want to help shelters facing the overpopulation crisis while also reducing the number of cats suffering outdoors. TNR isn’t an overnight solution, but the long-term goal is to reduce shelter overcrowding by humanely lowering the number of homeless cats over time. Fewer homeless cats also means less impact on our native wildlife and healthier communities for both animals and people.

Brittany Campbell

Founder & Treasurer

brittany@friendsandferals.org

My name is Brittany Campbell. I was a crazy dog person turned quickly turned cat person. I've been in some type of rescue/volunteer situation since 2011. I have a lot of personal animals, all rescues.

Why F&F:

Cats are generally and overlooked population in our area with the most need. Particularly community cats. TNR is not only an effective way to control the endless suffering of reproducing and suffering outside, but it gives these cats the second chance they deserve.

Kate Magni

Founder & Secretary

kate@friendsandferals.org

My favorite cat is a tuxedo cat.

I volunteer with F&F because I know TNR makes a difference, for the cats and the community.

Niki Scardigli

Founder & Board Member

niki@friendsandferals.org

I’m Niki Scardigli, mom to three humans, two dogs, and five cats. From fostering to serving as a board member, I’ve dedicated more than six years to volunteer rescue work.

Why F&F:

Friends & Ferals is the only local organization dedicated to improving the lives of community cats. Being part of an effort that gives second chances to cats who otherwise have no resources is not only critically needed but also immensely rewarding.

Sara Ezzyk

Founder & Board Member

sara@friendsandferals.org

I’m Sara Ezzyk. I’m the girl that you find petting the cats and dogs at parties and not socializing with the human folk. I’ve been rescuing animals my entire life, including bringing a garter snake from the field to my grandfather…. Big mistake.

Why F&F?

Because the feral cat population is overlooked, TNR is important and also helps prevent the surge of kittens going into shelters and overwhelming them.

Sam Boyer

Berwick Coordinator & Board Member

sam@friendsandferals.org

Helping animals (mostly cats) in need while being an advocate for them has been a life long passion of mine. I can remember being in elementary school at a friend's house crawling under the front porch to save a litter of kittens that the mother cat abandoned. I continued this passion into my adult years helping and advocating where I could independently.

Why F&F?

Personally seeing the high demand for T.N.R. in my area sparked a deeper passion to focus on a solution. This deeper passion led me to getting involved in T.N.R. first in my own backyard. I have been assisting other's with and advocating for T.N.R. ever since!

Will Hixson

Board Member & Laborer

will@friendsandferals.org

My name is Will Hixson. I have been an animal lover my entire life, but only during the last decade have I become aware of the plight of outdoor cats through cats being dumped on my property, with the numbers blowing up exponentially.

Why F&F:

I met a few of the founders of Friends & Ferals and was instantly driven to help through the dedication and commitment to helping with the feral cat population through TNR.