Get To Know Our Team

Our staff and volunteers are highly dedicated to the New Life K9s program and work hard every day to help our mission. 

Jennifer Tate
Program Manager

Jennifer comes to New Life K9s with over 10 years of management experience. She has always had a soft spot for animals and has rescued several dogs and cats throughout her life. Joining New Life gave her the opportunity to combine her love of animals and desire to help others. When she isn't working, she is out and about enjoying family time with her husband and daughter. 

Amber Nieslanik
Lead Educator

Amber grew up around all kinds of animals, and has always been a huge animal lover. She is certified in exotic animal training and is currently finishing a degree in Animal Behavior. She started at Gentle Touch as an assistant in 2021 and eventually joined the New Life K9's team at the start of 2022. She has grown a huge love for training, and even been able to work with horses and several different marine mammals. 

Deborah Hunter
Lead Educator

Deborah is a graduate of Bergin University of Canine Studies with an Associate of Science in Assistance Dog Education degree. She has been training service dogs professionally for five years and has 11 years of experience training companion dogs. She obtained her CPDT-KA certification in 2021. In her free time, Deborah enjoys hiking with her two personal dogs and visiting local beaches.

Bravo
Canine Ambassador and Educator Assistant