Board Members
Dedication. Passion. Love.
Founder / President/Treasure
Diana Oliver
Diana has been rescuing animals privately, volunteering for several rescue groups, and devoting her farm to rescue and sanctuary for the last four decades. She served on the Aussie Rescue & Placement Helpline, Inc Board as a Director, Vice President, President, for many years. Her love of horses led her to focusing on equine rescue for the last two decades. As an instructor, Diana taught the Animal Science class at Broome Tioga BOCES for thirty years, she was instrumental in developing a dog program for the handicapped and a class rescue called School House Rescue. She also developed a handicapped horseback riding program for a local developmental agency. Diana has devoted her entire adult life to working with and helping improve the lives of a variety of animals both domestic and wild.
Vice President/ Social Media
Maria Spears
Maria has been a volunteer for over 20 years. Not only is Maria part of the board at Gemini Farm Sanctuary but she also fosters pregnant cats and takes care of them and their babies until the kittens are old enough to be adopted. Maria volunteered for Aussie Rescue Placement Helpline (ARPH) on the Management Team and the BOD. One of her favorite hobbies is playing with her 2 Australian Shepherd boys, Foster and Tazman. Maria also has 5 rescue cats all "foster failures" (successes).
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Secretary
Kathi Cederborg
Kathi has been a member of Tioga county kennel club since 1991 where she held the office of president for five years and was show chairman for the Tioga county kennel club annual dog shows for over 10 years. She retired from IBM Endicott after 25 years of service and then worked for Broome Tioga Boces for 13 years. She has known Diana Oliver for over 30 years and respects her dedication to Gemini Farm Sanctuary. She has organizational skills and is committed to follow through on whatever task she takes on
Director
Cheryl Stope
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Director
AnnMarie Sullivan
AnnMarie's commitment to community service is evident. Apart from her significant contributions to Gemini Farm Sanctuary, she actively volunteers at Saving Grace Dog Rescue in Raleigh, where she engages in facility maintenance, event coordination, and fundraising. Her passion for animals extends to providing foster care for both cats and dogs, collaborating with organizations like Saving Grace Rescue and Second Chance Animal Rescue. Additionally, she offers administrative support and event assistance to Marley’s Cat Tales. Ms. Sullivan's multifaceted background and dedication make her an invaluable asset to the board of Gemini Farm Sanctuary.