Lisa Martin

Founder & CEO

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Lisa Martin, Founder and President of Companion Pets in Crisis, has devoted her life to helping animals and supporting the people who love them. Her journey began at just 10 years old, volunteering at her local Humane Society, and has since spanned animal shelter work, fostering, pet care services, and certification as an EMT. While serving as a Crisis Responder with the Phoenix Fire Department, Lisa recognized the critical gap between human and pet care during emergencies—a realization that led her to establish CPiC. Guided by her deep passion for the human–animal bond, she is committed to ensuring pets and their families can stay together through life’s most challenging moments.

Karen Chapman

Vice President

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Karen Chapman, Vice President, has lived in Arizona for over 30 years after moving from London. She brings experience in human resources, business development, event planning, and nonprofit coordination, with a strong focus on supporting animals and children. Drawn to CPiC’s mission of keeping pets and their families together, she is dedicated to giving back and making a positive impact in the community. Kindness matters.​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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Laura Sundberg

Secretary

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Originally from Colorado, Laura moved to Arizona to study engineering at Arizona State University before pursuing her passion for animal welfare and earning an associate degree as a veterinary technician. Living in the East Valley, she enjoys boxing, biking, and time with her dogs. Through her work with CPiC, she has gained a deeper connection to the community and is committed to helping keep pets and families together—because pets are family, always.​​​

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Earl Sweeney

Treasurer

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Earl Sweeney brings over 30 years of experience in financial leadership, serving in roles from CFO to CEO across private, public, start-up, and nonprofit organizations. An accomplished entrepreneur with an MBA, he combines deep financial expertise with hands-on business operations knowledge. Earl is passionate about supporting Companion Pets in Crisis’ mission, believing in the vital role pets play in providing comfort, stability, and emotional well-being.

Dr Prince

Director CPiC’s Street Paws Wellness Veterinary Partner

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Dr. Brandon Prince is a third-generation veterinarian and co-founder of Care, a cutting-edge surgery practice in Arizona. Trained at Ross University and Colorado State University, he combines extensive veterinary expertise with a deep appreciation for the human–animal bond, shaped by experiences from nursing baby calves to tracking sea turtles. Passionate about keeping pets healthy and families together, Dr. Prince enjoys hiking, swimming, fly-fishing, skiing, and spending time with his wife, four children, and red-foot tortoises.

Tereza

   Donor Support & Fundraising Chair

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Tereza Marks is a Certified Nonprofit Professional with over 20 years of experience in animal welfare, serving in leadership roles for sheltering facilities, statewide organizations, and advocacy initiatives. She also teaches environmental science and biology at Grand Canyon University and Mesa Community College. Passionate about keeping pets and people together, Tereza supports Companion Pets in Crisis’ mission to ensure the love of a pet is not limited by socio-economic status. She lives in Phoenix with her husband and two rescue dogs. 

Dazza Marin

Director of Emergency Response & Outreach Support​

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Dazza is an Arizona native, certified paramedic, three years of experience in emergency medical services. A CPiC volunteer for five years, she began by personally funding and distributing care packages to homeless individuals and their pets. Passionate about the human–animal bond, she is dedicated to bringing comfort and compassion to people and their pets during vulnerable moments. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, reading, drawing, and painting.

Dr. Webster

CPiC’s Street Paws Wellness Veterinary Partner

 

​Dr. Zue Webster Alvarez is a veterinarian with extensive experience in general practice, urgent care, surgery, and shelter medicine. Originally from Puerto Rico, she also spent nearly a decade as a veterinary technician and educator before completing her veterinary degree. Passionate about serving underserved communities, she works with CPiC to provide essential veterinary care to people and their pets through the Street Paws Wellness Project.