Sharon Fleck, President
Sharon and her Roxy dog, Bleu
The Volunteers Who Serve Roxy
Research shows that magical things happen when a child interacts with a certified therapy dog. Anxiety level decreases, heartbeat slows, breathing becomes deeper and more relaxed, and fears are forgotten. When a child feels calm and secure, not only is learning possible, but physical and emotional healing are achieved.
Thousands of children are positively impacted weekly by Roxy™ Therapy Dogs’ programs, which provide a unique, irreplaceable, dependable support system for children who need us most. These programs wouldn’t be possible without the hard work and dedication of our volunteer-certified therapy dog teams and the support of our generous community.
Whether you are interested in volunteering, donating, or learning more about Roxy Therapy Dogs, please feel free to contact us. We would love to help you get involved in making the magic happen.
Program Directors
& Administrators
Who To Contact
For specific program questions, email the program Director listed.
For general questions, complete the form on Contact Us.
Director of Schools (includes Roxy Reading & Specialized Support): Phyllis Mikolaj
Director of Secondary School Stress Relief: Sharon Fleck
Director of Courthouse Companionship: Melissa D’Amato
Director of Pediatric Comfort at Pedia Manor: Phyllis Mikolaj
Director of Roxy™ Responders: Andrea Dadigan
Director of Volunteers: Catherine Refice
Associate Director of Volunteers: Maddi Fleck
Director of Development: Rob Marchand
Event Coordinator: Christina Minsky
All Volunteers
(as of September 2024)
Jill Beach
Julie Bending
Lori Benner
Barbara Blasko
Gail Boltinghouse
Chuck Bristow
Susan Bulsza
Steve Carver (Zak)
Andrea Dadigan
Marjie Devlin
Colleen Dey
Donna Doan
Stacy Donnelly
Dani Edgar
Shirley Elrod
Lisa Farnin
Sharon Fleck
Cathy Flemming
Olivia Fortna
Jill Freitas
Sandy Friter
Cindy Gillespie
Steve Glabere
Daire Goettler
Brenda Gouldey
Wesley Gouldey
Jim Heinig
Irene Hendrix
Anne Hoy
Eileen James
Lisa Keidat
Abby Kube
Mary Lacquaniti
Mary LaValley
Mary Alice Loeffler
Joanne Loeffler
Linda McCrillis
Sue Mihalchick
Phyllis Mikolaj
Christina Minsky
Joyce Nash
Liza Norman
Sayanti Pal
Bob Peck
Robin Petkunas
Karen Pirrone
Cheryl & David Pothast
Nancy Riva
Joyce Rivas
Denise Rue
Melissa Russell
Marie Sankus
Nancy Schaetzke
Danielle Shore
Maggie Sivak
Jennifer Smith
Karen Smith
Judy Snyder
Maureen Sullivan-Bahr
Nancy Sumberaz
Sarah Trachtenberg
Kerry Wargo
Suzanne Zak (Carver)
Mary Zucal
Board of Directors
Sharon Fleck
President
Community Member
Rachel Holler
Board Chair
Assistant Executive Director, Bucks
County Intermediate Unit
Phyllis Mikolaj
Board Vice Chair
Retired: Vice-President of Sales Administration, MetLife
Rob Marchand
Board Treasurer
Agency Owner, Allstate Insurance Company
Denise Cronin
Board Secretary
Community Member
Amy Bach
Kindergarten Teacher, Cold Spring Elementary School (Central Bucks School District)
Dr. Lauren Celano
VMD, MS, cVMA, Doylestown Animal Medical Clinic
Melissa D’Amato
Senior Project & Program Manager, Wolters Kluwer
Thomas Donnelly
Attorney, Antheil, Maslow and MacMinn, LLP
Cheryl Luginbuhl
Retired: Principal and Officer, The
Vanguard Group; Executive Director,
The Riverside Symphonia
Liza Fisher Norman
Owner/Founder, InspirED School Marketers
Stacey Pedersen
Principal, Pine Run Elementary School (Central Bucks School District)
Catherine Refice
Regional Director of Financial Assistance, River Crossing YMCA
Maggie Sivak
Partner, Telecom Managers, Inc.
Advisors
Susie Danzis
Certified Dog Trainer/Owner, Training Tails Dog Training
Sean Diver
Business Strategy Professional
Hollie B. John
Attorney, Jacobson & John, LLP
Stacee Paley
Clinical Psychotherapist, Owner, Stacee Paley and Associates Counseling
Founder
Diane Smith
Retired Senior Sales Professional
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