Board of Directors

Rachel Rader

PRESIDENT

Rachel joined the Board in 2018, bringing her knowledge of business strategy and analytics to the team. She discovered One Tail in 2014 and “failed” with her first foster dog Lulu. She is passionate about One Tail’s mission and ensuring that all the other Lulu’s out there get their second chance. Rachel has an MHSA from University of Michigan School of Public Health, and works on improving the health insurer experience for both doctors and consumers.

Heather Owen

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & CO-FOUNDER

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Heather Owen co-founded One Tail at a Time in 2008 while attending law school. She helped run the organization while practicing litigation in Cook County until 2015. That year she left her career to help One Tail open the Adoption Center and begin to reach its potential. Since then she has served as the Executive Director where she has been passionate about implementing progressive programming to address the problem of needless euthanasia. Heather is passionate about social justice, good books, and finding the best veggie tacos in the city. She is almost always accompanied by her One Tail alum and adventure buddy Trout.

Taylor Robertson

TREASURER

Bio coming soon!

Katie Freeman

SECRETARY

Katie joined the Board in 2021 to support One Tail in operations as the organization continues to grow. Katie has more than a decade of experience in management consulting and business operations and is currently a senior leader in a disaster and emergency management consulting firm. Her education is in political science and public policy, and the focus of her career has been in public sector and non-profit performance management and improvement. She is driven by One Tail at a Time’s vision to serve all of Chicago’s communities and pets by expanding resources to support shelter diversion. In her free time, Katie enjoys a good book, a challenging crossword puzzle, and working with her OTAT alum Special Agent Dale Cooper as they learn new tricks.

Brandi Morris

BOARD MEMBER

Brandi joined the Board in 2020 to focus on development and also serves as the President of the Associate Board. Brandi’s involvement with One Tail at a Time started in 2015 when she and her husband Bob adopted their dog Ada. She is drawn to One Tail at a Time’s vision and relentless dedication to make Chicago a no-kill city. Brandi has a degree in environmental sciences and manages a number of volunteer boards for a large environmental non-profit organization. She loves traveling the world with her husband, live music, and photography.

Beth Naccarato

BOARD MEMBER

Beth joined the Board in 2019 to assist as One Tail grows. Beth has over ten years of employment law experience representing both employees and organizations. Beth’s passion is helping workplaces be inclusive, fair, and just environments where individuals can cultivate their talents and organizations can achieve their goals. As an OTAT adopter, foster, and volunteer Beth is very excited to continue to be of service as a Board Member. No matter where she is Beth’s OTAT alumni Miami is usually not far away.

Fran Federman

BOARD MEMBER

Fran joined the Board in 2018 to focus on development and fundraising and also helps out with the Associate Board. She was drawn to OTAT by its dedication to programming, community outreach, and efforts to make Chicago a no-kill city. A lifelong animal lover, Fran grew up with rescued dogs and cats and became more involved in the community after she and her husband, Mike, rescued their first dog. Fran has an MBA from Harvard Business School and leads treasury and capital markets for a real estate investment trust. When she’s not at work or helping out with OTAT, Fran can be found at the dog beach with her two rescue dogs, Louise and Rufus.

Jackie Sciarrino

BOARD MEMBER

Bio coming soon!

Zach Hrabak

BOARD MEMBER

Bio coming soon!

The Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Board

The DEIB Board develops and promotes strategies and best practices within the realms of racial, social, sexual, and gender diversity.

The DEIB Board meets quarterly and works on special projects to help OTAT progress.

Board Co-Chairs: Carla Garcia, Eunice Ntiamoah, Isabel Kadar

Board Secretary: 

Board Members: Beth Nacarrato, Bob Martinez, Carolina Hernandez, Eliza Cesar, Maggie Hudson, Melanie Villanueva Rodriguez

Associate Board Members

Abby Loebbaka, Allyson Spacht, Anna Crane, Ashleigh McIvor, Ashley Gordon, Ashly Marquez, Britain Young, Candice Burgess, Casey Thele, Cat Hof, Christine Ward, Darcy Young, David Blakeman, Elizabeth Smith, Emily Sanders, Ewelina Mikocewicz, Frances Guerrero, Grace Matson, Grace Singel, Izzy Shandlin, Jenni Pstrong, Jennifer Root, Jillian Grachan, Jillian Rice, Jon Davis, Kaitlyn Ziemer, Kathleen Dowling, Katya Shcherbakova, Kelsey Petersen, Kiersten Smith, Kristin DeCorrevont, Kyle Hopwood, Lauren Kirlin, Lauren Smith Domhoff, Lynne Styles, Maggie Bafia, Maggie Rose, Marissa Oberlander, Mary Gignilliat, Matt Stroh, Meagan McKinnon, Molly Zisook, Nathan Moore, Nereide Crisologo, Quinn Wright, Rebecca Zak, Sam Karp, Sharon Cohen, Talia Canter, Thea Andrus, Tony Smith