Under Raissa’s leadership, Tree House has expanded its impact, including the launch of the Veterinary Wellness Center in 2021, a bold rebrand in 2019, and quadrupling the organization’s reserves to ensure long-term sustainability. She served as prior co-chair of the Chicagoland Humane Coalition and currently serves as a board member of The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement. She was selected for the Allstate-Kellogg Greater Good Nonprofit Leadership Program and holds undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Chicago. Raissa’s family shares their home with two orange tabbies. She finds joy in gardening, Harvard Business Review articles, and exploring the potential of AI in animal welfare and social impact work.