MEET OUR OFFICERS
PAIGE COLLINS
President
Year: Senior
Contact: pcollins@unc.edu
Pets: a rescue beagle named Willow!
I'm a senior studying public policy and medical anthropology hoping to go into health law! This is my third year on the executive team. I adopted my rescue beagle Willow in August 2024 and love supporting other organizations that give animals like her a second chance. I have loved seeing the organization grow and am so excited for another amazing year.
EMMA BRADY
Marketing Chair
Year: Junior
Contact: emmabrady@windstream.net
Pets: 10-year old beagle mix named Blue ​
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Hey!! My name is Emma Brady and I am a junior at UNC. I’m super excited to be a part of the executive board for Paws for a Cause, more specifically the marketing chair! I am a big animal lover and believe this club offers opportunities that are not only rewarding, but also meaningful. I have been a member of Paws for a Cause since my first semester and have had many amazing experiences. As the marketing chair, I look forward to expanding the club and making it an impactful experience for current and new members!
SARAH SWANSON
Social Chair
Year: Sophomore
Contact: mariesw@unc.edu
Pets: Ruby(Boxer), Millie( Terrier), Cally and Coco( Calico Cats)
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MELANIE CONTRERAS
Secretary
Year: Sophomore
Contact: mdcon@unc.edu
Pets: I have three dogs. Milo is a 9 year old chihuahua beagle mix. Bailey is a patterdale terrier. Lastly Colby Jack is a miniature schnauzer.
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Hi, I'm Melanie. Im from Emerald Isle North Carolina. I am a sophomore biology major with a medical anthropology and studio art minor. I have 3 dogs!
IRIS LEONARD
Treasurer
Year: Junior
Contact: irisleon@ad.unc.edu
Pets: two rescue dogs named Foxy and Ribs
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Hi!! My name is Iris and I am a Sophomore Public Policy major. I am super excited to be on the exec board and have a larger impact and role in the club. I love being a part of this club because you get to bond with fellow classmates relaxing and spending time with animals. Can't wait for what is to come!! :)
ASHTON MEDLIN
Co-Event Coordinator
Year: Senior
Contact: eganashe@ad.unc.edu
Pets: Golden retriever named Finn in CH and a recently adopted cat named Violet!
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I’m a biology major with the hopes of going to veterinary school in the future. I love sushi, dogs (especially my golden retriever, Finn), and I’m an aquarius. I'm so excited to be apart of this exec team and I’m looking forward to the memories and friendships I’ll make!
KAILI MONROSE
Co-Event Coordinator
Year: Senior
Contact: kaylahill02@unc.edu
Pets: I have a 8 year old
cockapoo named Lily!
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Hi! I’m a junior biology pre-vet
major and french minor
from Chapel Hill and Saint
Lucia. This is my second year on exec!
