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Governance
Board and Council Assembly
The Animal Compassion Foundation is committed to transparent, mission-driven governance. The organization will assemble a Founding Board of Directors comprising approximately 4-8 individuals with experience in nonprofit leadership, veterinary medicine, animal welfare, finance, nonprofit law, education, and community engagement. Board members will bring both strategic insight and the capacity to make a meaningful personal financial commitment or support fundraising efforts.
ACF will also be assembling a Founding Council comprising approximately 6-12 members. This non-governing advisory and ambassador body will be created to support the organization’s mission, visibility, and growth during its formative years. Council members may include:
ACF will also be assembling a Founding Council comprising approximately 6-12 members. This non-governing advisory and ambassador body will be created to support the organization’s mission, visibility, and growth during its formative years. Council members may include:
- Community and institutional leaders
- Philanthropic supporters and donor connectors
- Subject-matter experts and advisors
- Respected professionals aligned with the mission
- Individuals being considered for future board service
Board of Directors
Chris Feaster, VMD
Founder. President and Treasurer
Dr. Chris Feaster is a licensed veterinarian with more than 15 years of clinical experience and a proven record of leadership in companion animal medicine. As the Managing Partner, Surgical Director, and Majority Owner of Valley Veterinary Center for a decade, he has successfully built and managed a thriving three-location veterinary practice, mentoring new veterinarians and students and fostering strong partnerships with regional rescue organizations. He also values his part-time work as a veterinary advisor to a tech startup aiming to improve companion animal pet care and veterinary practice efficiency.
Dr. Feaster has extensive hands-on experience providing medical and surgical care to rescue animals, including high-volume spay/neuter work and complex medical case management. His early work with the Swine Department while studying at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine further strengthened his foundation in animal welfare, focusing on group housing, the elimination of gestation crates, and the improvement of farm animal well-being.
Combining his veterinary expertise with his undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering from Virginia Tech, he is planning to expand his expertise through advanced training in Public Health / One Health, an approach that recognizes the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health. His combined background in veterinary medicine, business leadership, rescue support, engineering, and public health informs the mission and long-term vision of the Animal Compassion Foundation.
Dr. Feaster has extensive hands-on experience providing medical and surgical care to rescue animals, including high-volume spay/neuter work and complex medical case management. His early work with the Swine Department while studying at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine further strengthened his foundation in animal welfare, focusing on group housing, the elimination of gestation crates, and the improvement of farm animal well-being.
Combining his veterinary expertise with his undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering from Virginia Tech, he is planning to expand his expertise through advanced training in Public Health / One Health, an approach that recognizes the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health. His combined background in veterinary medicine, business leadership, rescue support, engineering, and public health informs the mission and long-term vision of the Animal Compassion Foundation.
Lisa Miernicki, VMD
Vice President
Dr. Miernicki is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine with over 25 years experience as a practicing veterinarian. She spent a few years working as an Emergency Clinician shortly after graduating from veterinary school and has developed a special interest in Internal Medicine of cats and dogs since that time. She is a Partner and Medical Director of the Valley Veterinary Center.
Jennifer Georgia
Secretary
Jennifer is the Practice Administrator of the Valley Veterinary Center. She has been in the veterinary industry since 2015 and graduated from the Penn Foster Veterinary Practice Management Program in 2025. Jennifer is passionate about client care, workplace culture, and adapting to the ever-changing world of veterinary care.
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