Our Team
Brent Evans - Founder/Treasurer
Brent Evans grew up in a farming family. He has a lot of experience in animal husbandry and farm work and spent many years as a veterinarian assistant.
Brent has volunteered at animal shelters and worked on de-sexing programs at shelters on the NSW North Coast. His also has a passion for failed and retired working dogs, many of whom he has rescued and re-homed.
Cathy Blasonato - Secretary
Cathy Blasonato has been involved in animal welfare for many years, both as a volunteer and on a professional basis. Cathy spent five years as Supporter Services Manager and Grants Manager for the International Fund for Animal Welfare (AUS.) As well as being a board member for Patch’s she is also on the board of Soi Dog Australia. Cathy is a delegate for the Animal Justice Party (AJP) NSW and a regional group leader. She also stood for the AJP in the 2019 state election in the seat of Ballina.
PAULA HODGSON - Committee Member
Paula founded the Bali Street Dog Fund (Australia) a Not For Profit Charity in 1999 to help reduce the pain and suffering of the dogs and cats in Bali. Paula not only runs the Bali Street Dog Fund but also works remotely for their NGO partner organisation Bali Animal Welfare Association (BAWA) in Ubud, Bali. Paula was also a founding member and served on the Board of BAWA WA (Perth) for five years.
Gemma Hebden - Committee Member
Gemma is originally from the U.K where she worked as manager of an international rescue organisation. She currently works for Dog Rescue Inc, an Australian charity helping animals in conflict zones. Gemma is especially passionate about making sure things are, done ethically and transparently.“Animals deserve nothing less, says Gemma, “and so do the people who support this work. Being part of this organisation means a lot to me."
Clelia Valdez - Committee Member
Clelia has been working for the Animal Justice Party for 5 years and is currently the social media manager . She is passionate about animals and plans to start her own sanctuary one day.