BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Kristin Dunn

Kristin Dunn is the founder of the Saint Francis Institute for Animals and has more than 15 years of experience in nonprofit development and communications, having served in development leadership roles in both human service and animal protection organizations. She is thrilled to be working alongside the founding board, advisory board, and pro-bono partners to bring this much-needed effort to life.

She began her nonprofit career in 2009, inspired by her Catholic upbringing and initially worked in mental health and homeless services. In 2014, an unexpected turn introduced her to animal protection issues and the profound impact human actions can have on other creatures, especially those suffering in factory farms. She immediately felt a call to raise awareness with her fellow Catholics. Less than one year later, Pope Francis’s encyclical Laudato Si’ affirmed this conviction.

In addition to her work helping organizations raise funds and awareness for important causes, she led the relaunch of an animal protection organization’s faith outreach program. She also recently spearheaded a coalition that helped Austin become the largest U.S. city to discontinue the use of glue traps in city buildings. She lives in Austin, Texas with her husband Jim and senior dog Presley.