Meet the PASS (Positive Alternatives to Shelter Surrender) Team! The PASS Team runs and oversees our PASS Program. This awesome team is made up of volunteers who not only work with foster parents, but also the pet parent. More Information on our PASS Program Here.
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Gillian Robles
PASS Director
I began volunteering with Dallas Pets Alive in 2022, when I launched a partnership to foster dogs through Camp Bow Wow Grand Prairie. In 2024, I officially joined the team as Director of the PASS Program. I’m passionate about our mission to keep families and their pets together and honored to be part of a program that makes that possible. When I’m not doing rescue work, you can find me paddleboarding or hiking with my DPA alum, Kodiak.
Ariana Grove
PASS Assistant Director
Ariana started virtually volunteering at DPA in December 2023. She started out in the marketing team helping with pet bios, blogs, and social media stories. In March 2025, she transitioned into her current role of Assistant PASS Director.
Ariana and her husband live in Orlando, Florida with their two dogters, Penny and Cinder. She runs an instagram page (@pawsitivelycinder) which advocates for dogs with behavioral and mental health issues.
Kandice Reddick
PASS Rehoming Specialist
Hey y’all! I’m Kandice—pet lover, foster supporter, and chaos coordinator by profession. Outside of work and volunteering , I’m either cuddling up with a good show or dreaming about adopting every senior dog I meet.
Consolata Wanjiku
PASS Rehoming Specialist
Hello! I have been virtually volunteering for Dallas Pets Alive since December 2024. My role as a PASS Rehoming Specialist is deeply personal to me. I know firsthand the joy that comes from finding a forever home for a pet, having gone through that journey with my beloved Porscha.
I’m currently completing a double major in Finance and Human Resources at university, and it brings me such fulfillment going to bed knowing that my efforts helped save another pet from being euthanized.
When I’m not volunteering at DPA, you can usually find me reading a good book, watching reality shows and documentaries, or spending quality time with family.
Sally Khoury
PASS Lost & Found Specialist
Hello! I am Sally and I have been volunteering as the PASS stray and lost animal specialist since March of 2025. I have had a love for animals, especially dogs for my entire life. I want to make a positive impact for all these adorable buddies who need loving homes and this role helps me do the best I can! When out and about, you’ll find me enjoying nature runs, shopping, and talking to everyone and anyone around me. Also, fun fact I had a pet white tree frog named Squash for 3 years!UT
Kimberly DeWeese
PASS Legal Team Coordinator
I have two cats, a dog, and two kids. There is usually a foster of some sort around, too. When I’m not volunteering, I work for a Big Four Financial Services Firm and do a lot of business travel, but I love it.
Myriam Hunter
PASS Medical Admin & Events Representative
Hi! I’m proud to say I was the very first volunteer for PASS and have been with the program since day one. It’s been an incredible journey. We went from being unwelcome outside of DAS to having a friendly and collaborative partnership. I’ve had the chance to work with amazing teams like The Bridge and Cuddly. I was even part of our digital transformation going from paper forms to Doobert. I have a lot of great memories, including a once-in-a-lifetime situation. Having a truck show up at your home with a pallet of pet food and kitty litter can definitely be a memory for myself, family and neighbors. I’m so excited to see how far we’ve come and where we’re going next!
Desmond Sisco
PASS Volunteer
Hi there! I’m Desmond and I’ve been a volunteer with the PASS team since late 2022. I help with the spay/neuter and vaccines cases, Healthy Hounds vouchers, and any cases that fall into the “other” category. I’m grateful for the opportunity to do something meaningful with my free time that has a positive impact on people’s lives and the wellbeing of their pets. When I’m not volunteering I enjoy crafting, reading, and spending time with my cat Claudia and my dog Pepper.
Liz Barbour
New Digs Director
I’m Liz, and I started virtually volunteering with DPA as a Foster Rep in 2016 and eventually joined the PASS team as well. In March 2021, I helped create DPA’s New Digs Responsible Rehoming program, and we’ve assisted almost 150 owners in rehoming their pets to new loving families. Even though I live in Boston, I’m passionate about helping the animals of North Texas.
I’ve fostered over 40 pets through rescues in Virginia and Utah in the past few years. Outside of DPA, I work at a clean energy company, and in my free time, I love hiking with my Terrier mix, Rhys, and traveling.
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