Our People

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President

Program Dog Trainer & Puppy  Coordinator

Mya Masse grew up around dogs. Her grandma bred and showed in confirmation with her Golden Retrievers. Her mother, Heather Masse, opened up a dog boarding kennel when Mya was only three years old. As a little girl, Mya began showing in confirmation and attending dog training classes. Her mom also had trainers come to the kennel and hold classes. Mya would go to sessions and observe. As she grew up, she would train dogs here and there just for fun. Once she got into high school, she realized training was her passion. She started by puppy raising a dog for another organization. Then she began doing her own training out of her mom boarding kennel, Autumglo. Along her way she helped others train their own service dogs and even got a service dog herself and has begun training him.   

Vice  President

Event  Manager & Public Communications

Maddie Masse, Mya's sisters, has also grown up around dogs her whole life.  She showed dogs as a young girl, and helped out at the family kennel. She is training a puppy of her own and has been very successful, and has helped Mya with some of her training classes. Maddie is focusing on the public side of Partners with Paws, and is excited to help anyone who comes our way. 

Canine Development Team 

Brianna Winter works close by Mya making sure all our dogs are on the right track. She started her journey by training Oogie for his Marine. She took dog trainer courses on Leerburg and continues to educate herself and earn certifications. You can find Brianna at almost all Partners with Paws events, whether that is a fundraiser or puppy classes. We are so grateful to have her apart of our team. 

Canine Development Team 

Owner Training Program Manager

Program Dog Trainer

Lauren began service dog training in 2017 when she adopted her dog, Lana, and trained her to be her own autism service dog. Lana changed Lauren’s life in so many ways, so she wanted to help others make the same breakthrough with their own service dogs. Lauren has earned certificates in Veterinary Assisting and Dog Training and has her CPDT-KA certification. She is also pursuing a bachelor’s degree in animal health and behavior. Lauren has taught obedience and aquatics classes for dogs and worked in animal shelters. She is so excited to help others with disabilities see relief with the help of a service dog.