DeShawn has worked in Animal Welfare for over 7 years. Prior to that, DeShawn was the Client Services Manager at a software development company, where she honed her skills in client relations, process & protocol development & documentation, and tech-based solutions training & management. After leaving the software development industry, she transitioned into animal welfare where she served as the Assistant Executive Director of a Humane Society, deepening her experience in nonprofit leadership and shelter operations. DeShawn then accepted a position at a county animal services facility, where she serves as Shelter Operations Coordinator.

As Operations & Support Coordinator at Shelter Vet On-the-Go, DeShawn draws on each of these experiences. DeShawn is passionate about protocols and efficiency, and is particularly passionate about what Shelter Vet On-the-Go has to offer to rescue organizations, humane societies, and animal control facilities that are in need of veterinary services & support. 

DeShawn spends her free time running her Airbnb, working in her yard, re-watching her comfort movies & tv shows with her husband, Chris, and snuggling her two dogs (Lady & Seb) and her two cats (Murray & Remy).