Nancy Shaw, DVM, Founder, Treasurer and Executive Director
Nancy Shaw, DVM is a double graduate of Cornell University. She completed an internship in small animal medicine and surgery at the Oradell Animal Hospital. Dr. Shaw lives with her husband, dogs, cats, and ducks in Denville, New Jersey. She has two incredibly beautiful, smart grown children. Dr. Shaw has practiced veterinary medicine in New Jersey for over two decades and loves getting to know the clients and patients. She believes in practicing family medicine and loves general practice for that reason. Dr. Nancy Shaw recently founded and serves as Executive Director of the Newark Community Healthy Pet Clinic, an unconventional once-monthly, no cost preventive care clinic for financially disadvantaged people and their dogs and cats. A firm believer in the One Health Initiative, Dr. Shaw understands the relationship between animal and human health.
Lynn Woodcock, President of the Board
Lynn Woodcock has worked in the veterinary field for over 20 years. She started out working part-time evenings and Saturdays, and now works full-time as the office manager at the Bloomingdale Animal Hospital. It is there that she got to know Dr. Nancy Shaw, founder of the Newark Community Healthy Pet Clinic. When asked to be a Board member, Lynn was ecstatic to be considered. Working with animals has been the dream job she didn’t even know she was dreaming! Lynn has been married for over 40 years, has 3 grown, married children, 2 sons and a daughter, 3 granddaughters and 4 grandsons. In her spare time she enjoys walking, reading, crocheting and gardening.
Shenika Edmunds, Secretary
Shenika has been employed as a veterinary technician at Whippany Vet Hospital for over 12 years, and worked for another small animal practice for 3 years before that. Shenika usually spends her time assisting clients and doctors during appointments. She specializes in client education and supervises their in-house laboratory. She has a special interest and a certification in nutrition, and runs their pet weight loss program. Her interests include puppy and kitten care, home repair, and reading. She has been in practice for 15 years and has a B.A.
Darlene Gnichtel, CVT, Board Member
Darlene is a board member of the Newark Community Healthy Pet Clinic. When she graduated from Drew University with a double major in French and English Literature she really didn’t know what she wanted to be when she grew up. Little did she know, her two beloved yellow Labrador Retrievers, Sunflower and Austin, would help her figure that out. In trying to give them the best care possible, Darlene realized she loved working with animals. She went back to school to become a Certified Veterinary Technician. Darlene worked at Bloomingdale Animal Hospital for 13 years before moving to The Seeing Eye 4 years ago. She shares her home with a gorgeous Labrador/Golden retriever mix named Topaz.
Darlene loves volunteering for the NCHPC because she believes that healthy pets are happy pets… and their pet parents are happier and healthier too as a result.
Trisha Paultz, Board Member
Trisha Paultz is living her dream of working with animals. She believes that the Newark Community Healthy Pet Clinic is a much needed and long overdue resource for the wonderful pet owners who may otherwise not be able to get their pets the wellness exams and vaccinations which are so important. She had worked in the legal field for many years and six years ago started working at Park Ridge Animal Hospital. She mans the front desk at the Newark Community Healthy Pet Clinic as well. Trisha has also volunteered at St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center in her spare time. Trisha shares her life and love of animals with her husband Jimmy. They currently have four dogs , cats, and two birds Hank and Nubby. Trisha would like to thank all those who have given their time and/or donated to the Clinic so we can continue our mission.