Co-Founder & Vice President
Kyrié is the Co-Founder and Director or Operations of Specialty Dog Training and Shelter to Soldier™. Working behind the scenes, Kyrié is constantly in motion working in all facets of our organization. She is someone that wears many hats well and is a real asset to each organization.
Though she has been an avid animal lover since her childhood, Kyrié’s professional and academic interests were in Sciences and Nutrition. Kyrié obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish and Biology at the University of San Diego, and her Masters of Science degree in Nutritional Sciences at San Diego State University where she also completed the Didactic Program in Dietetics. She has studied Spanish and Latin American culture throughout Southern California, Mexico, Argentina, and Uruguay. Kyrié has completed research in Nutritional Science on the topics of periconceptional health in low-income populations and birth outcomes, metabolic syndrome, childhood obesity, and cardiovascular disease. Kyrié has written grant proposals for research, and has presented her research at several professional conferences around the country. Kyrié and Graham launched Specialty Dog Training and Shelter to Soldier™ in 2012 with their shared passion for animals and helping Veterans from the perils of mental illness associated with combat. Today, she enjoys her work with Specialty Dog Training, helping dogs and their families live better lives together and with Shelter to Soldier™, training dogs, interacting with veterans, and planning community and fundraising events for the organization.
Other Members of Our Pack
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Graham Bloem
Founder, President & Training Director
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Nicky Moore
Director of Training and Operations
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Krystyna Holc
Co-Founder - Treasurer - Board Member
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Tommy Moore
Veteran & Community Outreach Representative
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Callie Espinoza
Veteran Services
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Jade Lancaster
Development and Special Events Coordinator
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Jessica Anderson
Development Assistant
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Lauree Gollner
Kennel Manager
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Kayla Buford
Dog Trainer
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Shelby Burdette
Dog Trainer
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Kris Rivas
Dog Trainer
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Hailey Isbell
Trainer Assistant
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Lynne Ramsey
Dog Trainer
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Lisa Johnson
Dog Trainer
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Dr Liz Grey
Board Member
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David Moss, LCSW
Mental Health Liaison - Board Member
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Michael Ford
Board Member
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Brian Lukacz
Board Member
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Jordan Thompson
Senior Lead Animal Care Attendant
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Carissa Rodriguez
Lead Animal Care Attendant
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Felixx McWilliams
Lead Animal Care Attendant
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Rachael Doty
Animal Care Attendant
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Ryleigh Taylor
Animal Care Attendant
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Christyona Arballo
Animal Care Attendant