Board of Directors
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Dana Christy, Board Chair
Retired Corporate Executive
Independent member since 2024
Dana Christy brings over 40 years of dedicated experience in animal welfare to her role as Board Chair of HALO. Her journey began at the age of 12, when she took her first job at her local animal shelter, igniting a lifelong passion for animal advocacy. With two decades of fostering for HALO, Dana has provided loving temporary homes for countless animals, demonstrating her unwavering commitment to their well-being.
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Dana's extensive leadership experience includes serving as the Executive Director of the Arizona Animal Welfare League, where she spearheaded numerous initiatives to enhance animal care and adoption services. She has also held key positions on the boards of two other prominent animal welfare organizations, serving as Board Chair for both. Dana’s comprehensive background in board leadership and her deep-rooted dedication to animal welfare make her an invaluable asset to HALO’s mission of protecting and improving the lives of animals in need.
Dr. Pasquale Campanile, Director
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Independent member since 2013
Dr. Campanile is a native New Yorker who graduated from the City College of New York in 1969 and attended veterinary school at the University of Bologna, Italy. After finishing veterinary school, he returned home to New York City where he spent an additional 3 years training at a premier hospital in small animal internal medicine and surgery, reptile, avian, equine and primate medicine.
In 1977, Dr. Campanile went into private practice for himself. That practice grew to encompass two locations and employed 7 veterinarians. In 1990, he relocated to Arizona.
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Dr. Campanile has been the owner and director of Companion Pet Clinic since October of 2000. He has been on the board of HALO Animal Rescue since 2013. Companion Pet Clinic provides veterinary care to many of HALO's rescue pets each year.
Michel Herstam, Secretary
Retired Corporate Executive
Member since 2014
Michel Herstam is the co-founder of HALO Animal Rescue. Michel graduated from Arizona State University with an English degree. She worked for 35 years as a customer service manager for Salt River Project. This job fed her family of three girls, but not her soul.
Michel began her rescue work while volunteering with Kitty Love, a local cat group, in 1992. Kitty Love dissolved, but not before Michel had begun to realize the extent of the pet homelessness problem in Maricopa County and began fostering animals in her home.
In 1994, HALO earned its 501c3 status and Michel's house became the HALO Animal Rescue headquarters. In 2006, Michel opened up the HALO Thrift Boutique, where she volunteers to this day as the Thrift Manager. In 2008, Michel finally got her home back as HALO moved into its first shelter facility on 35th Avenue. Michel has served on HALO's board since 2013.
Michel has several cats and dogs of her own. She says, "Most are somewhat unadoptable but I love them and their varied stories. They are happy and complete my life."