Tommy Hart, a Walpole Police School Resource Officer and 2003 WHS graduate, partnered with Rebel, Walpole’s first Community Resource Dog raised at GOFI, to bring comfort and connection to students and the wider community. A longtime supporter of youth and education, he previously worked in special education within Walpole schools. In 2022, he received the U.S. Department of Justice Attorney General’s Award for Distinguished Service in Community Policing, one of only two officers nationwide honored that year. As a GOFI board 
member, Hart is dedicated to advancing the mission of service and community dogs that strengthen lives and communities.​​

​Email: thart@gofidog.org

Emily Hebert, a Dickinson College graduate, brings over five years of experience in market research and consulting, along with a background in international business and accounting. She was first introduced to service dogs through Dickinson College’s Dog House program, which involves students in puppy sitting, dog training, and fundraising in partnership with Susquehanna Service Dogs. Her prior experience with service dogs informed her involvement with GOFI across puppy sitting, training, operations, and strategic fundraising. As Treasurer and Board Member, she applies her analytical skills to strengthen financial governance while supporting the organization’s mission through her love of dogs and passion for helping others.

Email: ehebert@gofidog.org

Dr. William Dundon, DVM – Board Member
Dr. William Dundon is a veterinarian at Chestnut Street Animal Hospital in Needham and has been a longtime supporter of Golden Opportunities for Independence (GOFI). For many years, he has provided expert care to GOFI’s dogs, including conducting the puppies’ initial 7-week health check-ups and serving as a trusted veterinarian for many of the dogs throughout their training journey. His work helps balance health and training, ensuring each dog has the best foundation for success.

As a general member of the Board of Directors, Dr. Dundon brings both his veterinary expertise and his dedication to animal well-being to support GOFI’s mission of changing lives through service dogs.

Anne Scanlan recently retired after 28 years in Global Marketing at MFS Investment Management, following a decade with an international academic publishing firm. She is a graduate of Suffolk University with a degree in English and Journalism. Her extensive volunteer work with GOFI spans from puppy-sitting every litter since 2018 and puppy-raising therapy dog Boston and CRD Roger, to owning retired breeder Hope and her daughter Harmony, a future breeder. Anne also volunteers as an assistant trainer. She and her husband are certified handlers with Hope and Harmony through the Alliance of Therapy Dogs. Anne's passion for GOFI has been fueled by witnessing firsthand the profound impact our dogs have in helping individuals gain independence, comfort, and companionship.​

Email: ascanlan@gofidog.org

Sarah Giunta has dedicated more than 25 years to the field of education, supporting students and families as both an educator and a school counselor. Sarah is a graduate of Providence College and currently works as a School Counselor at Walpole Middle School. Her connection to GOFI began through her daughter, Paige, who was actively involved with the organization throughout high school. That connection deepened when Willow, a GOFI-bred and trained facility dog, joined the Giunta family before becoming the therapy dog at Walpole Middle School.