The Team
We're the Heart in Hero's Heart!
Gail Anderson
President and Founder
Gail has been involved with animals her whole life. Born on a small farm in Bigfork, MN, she loved farm animals. Gail learned to ride horses at age three, and horseback riding is her forever love. Into her adult years, Gail continued working with animals by volunteering at humane societies and joining the board of a local shelter, where she eventually held VP and President roles. Gail also trained to be a State Humane Agent and volunteered her time in animal investigations for over 17 years with Minnesota Federated Humane Societies (MFHS). She joined the MFHS board as Secretary, VP and President before leaving the organization to start Hero's Heart in June 2022, with the help of several friends.
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Professionally, Gail works full-time as Operations Manager for Minnesota North College, in the Customized Training Solutions Division.
Pam Stuber
Secretary
Pam grew up in Minnesota and couldn’t imagine being anywhere else. As a child. she rescued animals including bunnies, baby birds, a stray cat, and even a turtle trying to cross a road.
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As an adult, Pam is active at a local private Humane Society (fostering, adoption counseling, events, transfers) and has experience volunteering at Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in Roseville. A saying she lives by: ”Fostering…Your heart breaks a little, so theirs never has to again.”
Dawn Harvego
Treasurer
Dawn Harvego is a dedicated Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) with a passion for providing exceptional care to animals. With a deep love for veterinary medicine, she is committed to ensuring the health and well-being of every animal she encounters.
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When not helping out with Hero's Heart or working, Dawn enjoys exploring new destinations through travel. She finds joy in life’s adventures!
Charla Hunter
Board Member
Char Hunter is a dedicated attorney at Cygnet Law, PLLC, where she is committed to providing knowledgeable and compassionate legal guidance to her clients.
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Outside of her legal work, Char enjoys traveling, spending quality time with her family, and giving back to animals in need through her involvement with Hero’s Heart.
Jennifer Hendrickson
Board Member
Jennifer has had a passion for animals since she was a young child. She started fostering animals as an adult, knowing that this love would expand via being a foster. Jennifer lives in the country with chickens, ducks, 2 dogs, 2 cats, reptiles, and now any foster animal in need.
A favorite quote: “Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened.” – Anatole France
JL Charrier
Independent consultant: Director of Media & Marketing for Hero's Heart
JL is a foster caregiver and manages the website for Hero's Heart. She is the founder and owner of Foxhill Studios Theatre & Media LLC and Foxhill Fosters.
