About Us

Gary Evans is president of the Alliance of Contraception in Cats and Dogs, a science-based non-profit that seeks to advance non-surgical sterilization technologies with a goal of dramatically increasing the scale at which safe, humane sterilizations can be performed. Having spent the first half of his career running software startups, he left the professional world to focus on mission-based work. He ran the veterinary hospital for the Humane Society of Huron Valley in Ann Arbor, MI for several years, overseeing the wellness practice, the HQHVSN clinic and TNVR program, and various programs aimed at providing medical and food resources for pet owners facing financial hardships.

Gary is an active TNVR advocate and has spent hundreds of hours trapping cats and providing consulting for small community cat organizations in the U.S. He serves on the board of Leuk’s Landing, a non-profit dedicated to extending the length and quality of life for cats with FeLV, and he served for three years as the Chair of the Training and Education Committee for the Michigan Pet Alliance. Gary lives in Ann Arbor with his wife and family, several rescue cats, and Ezra the dog, a rescue from the streets of Detroit. A published author, his passions outside of animal care include music, literature, technology, science communication, and history.

Howard Greenblatt serves on the Board of Directors of Let’s Save The Strays International as the organization’s technology expert and advisor. With outreach, donor communications, fundraising, and program data increasingly dependent on digital systems, Howard’s expertise is central to LSTSI’s day-to-day operations and continued growth.

Howard has spent his career in information technology and has served as CTO and consultant with Ab Initio for the past 15 years. At LSTSI, he oversees the technology behind the organization’s website, donor CRM, Talea field surveys, and other digital platforms, while providing guidance and problem-solving wherever technology intersects with our work.

His expertise helps LSTSI connect with supporters around the world while also strengthening how we collect, manage, and use information from our programs in Myanmar.

Howard is a graduate of Concordia University in Montreal, Canada. He lives in New England with Amy Shroff, VMD, and their household of rescued Thai dogs and fish.

Dana Lepler serves as Outreach Coordinator and a member of the Board of Directors for Let’s Save The Strays International. With a professional background in international import-export and years of global travel, Dana brings a broad perspective and a natural ability to connect with people from many different backgrounds.

Dana excels at bringing people together and sharing LSTSI’s mission with individuals, businesses, community groups, and potential supporters. She is a passionate advocate for the organization’s work and is always looking for opportunities to introduce new people to LSTSI, build relationships, and expand the community supporting our work in Myanmar.

She is also the only LSTSI board member to have traveled to Myanmar, where she witnessed our programs firsthand and spent time with our local veterinary teams and volunteers. That experience gives Dana a unique perspective when speaking about our work, the communities we serve, and the challenges facing Myanmar’s street dogs.

A lifelong animal lover with a particular soft spot for rescue dogs, Dana is the mother of five boys and lives with her husband, a musician. She still believes no outfit is complete without at least a little dog fur.

Rachael Lester grew up in Michigan and attended The George Washington University, where she earned her B.A. in Economics and International Affairs. She later completed her M.A. in Global Development and Peace at the University of Bridgeport. Rachael now lives in Miami Beach, Florida, with her husband, their six-year-old mixed breed cattle dog, Francella Pickles (Frankie), and their seventeen-year-old orange tabby, Charles Wutherford (Charlie).

She has built her career in international development, specializing in strategic fundraising and partnership management for mission-driven organizations. Rachael currently works at Big Brothers Big Sisters Miami, supporting programs that empower youth through mentorship and community connection. Before joining BBBSM, she served as Global Director of Development at Internews Network and as a Business Development Specialist at Global Communities, where she led international fundraising and partnership efforts across health, humanitarian, and environmental sectors. Rachael is passionate about animals, humanitarian efforts, health, the environment, and empowering locally led initiatives around the world.

In her free time, she enjoys spending days on the beach, cooking and baking new recipes, reading, and traveling. She’s a dedicated animal lover, beachgoer, and curious traveler, always looking for her next great book or destination.