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Maureen Mandill
Maureen Mandill is a seasoned financial marketing professional with extensive experience developing and leading strategic initiatives within the financial services industry. A graduate of Emmanuel College, Maureen combines analytical insight with creative marketing leadership to drive growth, strengthen brand presence, and build enduring client relationships.
Beyond her professional accomplishments, Maureen’s lifelong love of Golden Retrievers has inspired more than 20 years of involvement with Golden Ridge Farm and GOFI. She is proud to have fostered a Community Resource Dog and is committed to supporting programs that enhance the connection between dogs and the people they serve. Maureen brings to the board a strong sense of community, dedication, and collaboration that reflects both her professional values and personal passions.
Email: mmandill@gofidog.org
Officer Tommy Hart, SRO
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
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Emily Hebert
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
Pauline Hoegler
Pauline Hoegler RN, BSN, CPDT, is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer with over 30 years of experience with competitive obedience, agility, consulting clients, and group dog behavior. She is also a critical care nurse working in the Cardiac Catheterization Lab which makes her a perfect candidate to lead our organization. Pauline is dedicated to founding and directing a service dog organization that impacts the lives of those with disabilities for the better.
Email: phoegler@gofidog.org
Dr. William Dundon
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
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
Venna Carroll
Venna Carroll is the former COO for GOFIDOG, wearing many other hats as well. Venna’s daughter is a recipient of one of GOFI’s service dogs, Aurora, and Venna was involved in Aurora’s training from the beginning and has learned the GOFI way! Aurora was from the same litter as Walpole’s Rebel and was a part of the first graduation ceremony for GOFI. Venna loves being a part of the GOFI family.
Sarah Giunta
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.