our board

Holly Roberts

Board Chair

myTalk107.1, Producer, On-Air Talent

Holly met Danielle and was inspired by how the organization leverages the power of the human-animal connection to create more empathy in the world. Her primary function is to raise awareness by building connections in the community, hosting fundraisers, providing social media strategies and tapping into her professional network to secure public relations opportunities. She enjoys being outside with her dog and spending time with family and friends.

Crista Sizemore

Board Secretary

Human Resources/Operations Management

Crista was introduced to Canine Inspired Change through Alyssa Boldischar (Board Chair), a friend & former high school classmate! Crista and her former dog, Zoie, started as an Emotional Support Therapy team in May 2017 and decided to join the board shortly after. With a history of working with animals as a Veterinary Technician in her early career and current day to day immersion in the Human Resources/Operations arena, Crista brings to the CIC board a wide variety of assets. In her free time, Crista enjoys hobby photography, crafting, and spending time with family & friends. She is currently working on a "foster fail" so she can find her next teammate and get back to therapy sessions!

Alyssa Boldischar

Board Member

Director of Operations / Photographer & Designer

Alyssa met Danielle at a calendar photoshoot in 2013. She instantly fell in love with what Canine Inspired Change does and how the organization brings people together to positively change lives. In addition to volunteering with her dog Cloey, she works as the official dog photographer, helps with public relations, outreach and raises awareness about the organization’s work. She enjoys hanging out with her three dogs, pottery, fishing, and going on photography adventures.

Jill Spencer

Board Member

American Indian Equity and Integration Liaison

at Mounds View Public Schools

After getting a new puppy, Livy, in the Spring of 2021, Jill had a student that was struggling to communicate with school staff. Within one visit with Livy the student began to open up and communicate when Livy was by his side. It was then that Jill began to think about training for herself and Livy. Searching began and she found Canine Inspired Change, was impressed with the mission and felt it would be a perfect fit. Jill has worked in education for over 20 years in higher education, private and public education with people of all ages. Jill currently works for Mounds View Public Schools as the American Indian Equity and Integration Liaison.

Louise Teeter

 Board Treasurer

Change Management & Communications Consultant
Louise met Danielle in 2020 when Danielle interviewed Louise for the CIC podcast about her co-founded company, Superior Labb. She joined the board in 2022 after years of supporting CIC through Superior Labb’s give back program.

Louise experienced the therapeutic power of dogs firsthand when a family friend pass away. Although not a dog person at the time, Louise took in her friend’s dog, Bekket. Louise and Bekket have been family ever since.

Professionally, Louise is a change management consultant who leads strategic efforts for her Fortune 100 clients as they navigate the people side of transformational change. Louise is proud to support CIC, which shares her passion for creating sustainable change and coaching strong leaders.

Michaela Soderlund

Board Member

Freelance Creative Director

Michaela met Danielle in 2019 while promoting her co-founded company, Superior Labb and was immediately drawn to Danielle's energy and passion for doing good with your dog! She joined the board in 2021 after years of cheering for CIC and getting her puppy, Frankie. Michaela's creative experience spans over a decade wearing many hats starting in photography and design. After leaving her corporate job for motherhood, Michaela focused her ambitious work ethic to encourage creativity and breaking the mental health stigma. Her desire to normalize creative expression through thoughtful and authentic conversation has opened doors to be an ally for ambitious women in business and high school mental health clubs in Minnesota.

Steven Freedman

Board Member

CEDES Chief Revenue Officer / President

Steven came to find CIC while searching for an opportunity to give back to the community in a way that fit closely to his passions and values. As a lifelong, neurodiverse dog dad, and as someone who spends part of his time in a wheelchair, he has seen first hand how dogs can help people with special needs through periods of anxiety and stress and how the unconditional love and acceptance a dog provides can be deeply meaningful in a world that can be challenging for many people. Steven is excited to bring his broad experience from the corporate world to help CIC reach and help as many of the most vulnerable members of our community as possible and strongly believes in the immense good that a dog and their human can do together in the world.