Founder & Director: Love from Luke was established in 2017 by Melissa Anne Sweeney (Lissa) . She has 25 years experience working with rescued animals. Her mission to have the rescued dogs help to emotionally heal as many people as possible. There is an special comfort animals can offer us and the is why they are blessing. Melissa is the author of the Love from Luke book series. In her spare time, which is very little, she continues to write about the dogs she has worked and the lessons they have taught her. She is originally from Milford, MA and has resided in Tampa, FL for 16 years.
Director of Volunteers & SEO: Sharon Paini has been with us for the past three years. Since 2001 she has worked with various dog rescue organizations as a foster mother, home checker, and fund raiser. She is a moderator on the Love From Luke FB page and is active with our Bright Futures Scholarship high school volunteer program. She lives with her husband, son and two rescued fur children. Both Luna, a German Shepherd mix and Caesar, an Australian Cattle dog mix have their AKC Canine Good Citizen titles and continue to train in obedience and therapy. Caesar has also expressed an interest in entering the competitive world of agility.
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Grant/Fundraising & Media Writer: Hello, my name is Kaitlin Wilson. I'm pursuing a Master's in Nonprofit Management degree and Fundraising Certificate from the University of Central Florida. I love animals, and have experience volunteering for numerous nonprofits that specialize in protecting them. I have an elderly disabled dog named Jake. Jake is completely blind, so like Melissa and Sharon, I have a special place in my heart for special dogs. In my free time I like riding horses and traveling. I am excited to be interning with Love from Luke!
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Content Writer & Pet Behavioral Expert: Hello, everyone! I’m Kassidy, a fourth year undergraduate student at the University of Central Florida studying nonprofit management. I aim to ultimately lead an animal welfare organization when I’ve finished school and gained plenty of experience. I love dogs and cats, and own 2 dogs named Chestnut and Kola, and a cat named Sage. When I’m not at school, I work at the Jacksonville Humane Society in the Pet Help Center and intern with Love from Luke! I to like to bake cookies and might want to do that on the side to help fundraiser for various causes. I’m so excited to be a part of this team and for the future of Love from Luke!”
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