Maritza
Client Support Liaison
Maritza has worked with animals since 2013 and joined the LEAH team in January 2019. She moved to Florida from her hometown in Puerto Rico, where her compassion for the many stray animals first sparked her desire to join the veterinary field. She has two dogs and a large family with whom she enjoys spending time. When she isn’t working, she enjoys watching documentaries and going to Disney.
Jeanette
Client Support Liaison
Jeanette has been with Lake Emma Animal Hospital since 2007. She is originally from South Bend, Indiana, but she’s lived in Lake Mary for 17 years with her husband, Russ. Jeanette is our resident golf expert that’s often organizing fundraising events for several worthy causes. She shares her home (and occasionally our office) with Nikki, the white Samoyed. In her free time, Jeanette can be found enjoying cocktails and rooting for Chicago sports teams.
Jessica, CFVA
Client Support Liaison
Jessica joined the LEAH team in May 2018, when she decided to pursue her passion for animals in the workplace. She is a Florida native and is currently attending Seminole State College, where she is studying to complete her A.S. On her weekends, Jess loves to spend time by the water, whether it be Florida’s rivers, lakes, or beaches.
Marleigh, CFVA
Client Support Liaison
Marleigh is a born and raised Floridian who joined the LEAH team in May 2019. She is currently enrolled at Daytona State College and hopes to continue her education in the veterinary field. In her free time, Marleighenjoys gardening, going to the beach and spending time with her family and friends. At home, Marleigh has one dog–Bambi–who is her pride and joy.
Athena
Client Support Liaison
Athena was born and raised in Florida but lived in Puerto Rico for three years. She is currently enrolled at Daytona State College, pursuing a degree in psychology. She shares her home with her rescue cat Midnight, and her dog Juli, who was saved from an abusive breeder. In her free time, she enjoys painting, writing, biking and exploring nature.
Taryn
Client Support Liaison
A Florida native, Taryn was born in Rockledge, raised in Orlando, and currently lives in Altamonte Springs. She has wanted to work with animals since she was a small child, following in the footsteps of her Aunt Mary Frances, who was a vet tech. She is Taryn’s inspiration, and she wants to be just like her. Taryn had a chance to work with her aunt at her first job as a receptionist at Edgewater Animal Hospital. Taryn and her husband Robert have five cats: Loki, Isis, CJ, Kinko and PITA. In her free time, she enjoys playing Dungeons & Dragons, watching crime shows on Investigation Discovery, working in the yard, and crafting and baking.
Lora
Client Support Liaison
Lora was born and raised in Florida and has lived in the Sunshine State her whole life. Lora is passionate about pet care and has always been interested in caring for animals. Her hobbies include dog training and photography, and on her days off you’ll likely find her teaching her dog new tricks—and then enjoying a nap afterwards.
Gwen
Client Support Liaison
Gwen was born and raised in Lincoln, Nebraska. She lived in the Pocono Mountains for several years before traveling down the coast and moving to Florida in 2021. After working in the cosmetology field for years, she decided to switch gears and make a difference by working with animals. She has two rescue cats, Lilo and Nani, named after characters in her favorite Disney movie, and she is a proud fur mom to a little hamster named Aspen. In her free time, she loves binge watching good reality TV and playing the Sims. You might also find her at Disney or trying new food.
