Leadership - PAWS

Key Staff

R. Harrison Edell
Chief Executive Officer | [email protected]

Harrison Edell is a visionary nonprofit leader with more than 20 years of experience in animal welfare, conservation, and community impact. Before joining PAWS, he served as Chief Mission Officer at the Dallas Zoo, where he led teams across animal care, education, conservation, and operations.

Before his time in Dallas, Harrison spent four years at the California Raptor Center, a department within the UC Davis Veterinary Medicine Teaching Hospital, where he was involved in animal care, education, and rehabilitation. He then went on to spend more than two decades in education, conservation programming, and animal care roles at the San Francisco, San Diego, Sacramento, and Dallas Zoos.

Known for blending strategic vision with a pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach, Harrison has driven transformative growth at every stage of his career. He fosters collaborative, values-driven teams that consistently deliver innovative and lasting impact.

Harrison brings deep expertise in strategic planning, animal welfare, and nonprofit leadership. He’s especially passionate about building inclusive communities and strengthening mission-driven organizations.

He shares his Seattle-area home with two senior rescue dogs and is excited to lead PAWS into its next chapter.

Phi Nguyen
Chief Financial Officer/Chief Operations Officer | [email protected]

Jennifer Convy
Senior Director of PAWS Wildlife Rehabilitation Center and Companion Animal Shelter | [email protected]

Jennifer Convy has over 31 years of animal welfare experience including 28 years of supervisory and management experience in animal care, operations, and leadership positions. She began her career in the equine and small animal veterinary field, then pivoted to a wildlife rehabilitation career at the Missouri Wildlife Rescue Center as a Wildlife Technician and Center Manager. Jennifer serves as an executive Board member for the National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association (NWRA), is the Secretary and Human Resources Chair for NWRA, and presents at annual wildlife conferences. She is a founding Board member and Past President of the Washington Wildlife Rehabilitation Association. She represents PAWS on task forces and advisory groups, most recently serving on Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Wildlife Rehabilitation Advisory Committee to revise the Washington Administrative Codes for wildlife rehabilitation. Jennifer has authored and co‑authored numerous articles and chapters in wildlife rehabilitation books and journals, presented testimony at legislative hearings, and provides consultation to colleagues developing wildlife centers. She and her husband have three teenage sons, two PAWS dogs, Fiona and Poca Bean, and five cute fish.

Andi Anderson
Senior Director of Philanthropy & Outreach | [email protected]

Andi Anderson came to PAWS in 2019 after several years of working as a fundraising consultant to a diverse portfolio of non‑profits across the country. As Senior Director of Philanthropy & Outreach, Andi manages all aspects of individual giving at PAWS, including the annual fund, major gifts, and planned giving. Additionally, Andi oversees the organization’s efforts to secure funding to construct a new wildlife center in Snohomish. In her role, Andi works directly with PAWS donors, manages a fundraising team, and collaborates with a group of dedicated volunteers. Andi’s favorite part of her work is having the opportunity to connect with people who are just as committed to making the world a better place for animals as she is. Andi earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish at Willamette University College of Liberal Arts and a Master of Business Administration with focus in non‑profit management from Willamette University Atkinson Graduate School of Management. Andi lives in Everett with her husband, Ryan, and cats, Tillie and Ollie.

Stacey Clayton
Director of People Experience | [email protected]

Stacey Clayton joined PAWS with more than 10 years of experience in human resources and business operations. She has worked across industries including aviation, professional services, and large-scale operations, focusing on employee relations, talent development, and organizational growth. Prior to PAWS, Stacey held leadership roles at Climate Pledge Arena, McGee Air Services (Alaska Air Group), and NOW CFO, where she led teams, supported complex workforces, and drove strategic people initiatives. She has extensive experience in labor relations, workforce planning, and building high-performing, inclusive cultures. Stacey holds a Master of Business Management and Leadership and a bachelor’s degree in human resources. She is passionate about supporting people and strengthening workplace culture in service of PAWS’ mission to help animals and the people who care for them.