Staff

Mia is an attorney and a seasoned nonprofit leader with more than 20 years of experience and a demonstrated track record in fundraising, strategic management, and community engagement. She has held senior roles with nationally recognized organizations, including Executive Director of the American Red Cross Texas Gulf Coast Region, Director of Philanthropy for the Humane Society of the United States in New England, and Director of Development for the Boy Scouts Cradle of Liberty Council in Philadelphia.

Complementing her professional experience, Mia has long demonstrated a deep commitment to animal welfare, serving on boards supporting animal advocacy and leading efforts to protect companion animals in times of crisis. At the American Red Cross, she served as Regional Pet Sheltering Lead, working alongside emergency managers, law enforcement, and community partners to ensure disaster response efforts kept pets safe and with their families.

Mia is based in Austin and lives with her two rescue dogs, Mishka and Riley, and her fiancé, Michael.

Kolby Monnig is a government relations and public policy professional with experience in legislative strategy, advocacy, and coalition building across Texas. As Senior Director of Government Relations for THLN, she leads the organization’s legislative and public affairs efforts at the state level, working with lawmakers, stakeholders, and advocacy partners to advance animal welfare policy and strengthen protections for animals across Texas.

Drawing on years of experience in and around the Texas Capitol, Kolby has built a reputation for navigating complex policy issues, fostering bipartisan relationships, and leading collaborative advocacy initiatives. Her background spans public affairs, statewide policy engagement, and strategic partnership development, with a focus on creating practical solutions that drive meaningful impact.

Kolby is based in the Austin area, where she lives with her husband, Kyle, and their three rescue dogs, Puddles, Ziggy, and Wiggles. She is passionate about animal welfare, public service, and building stronger communities across Texas.

Brianne began working with the THLN in 2021 and soon fell in love with our mission and team. Service and nonprofit work have easily become a huge passion for Brianne, and she looks forward to making a difference for Texas animals every day! Brianne is an integral part of our marketing efforts for multiple pet store ordinances, the Safe Outdoor Dogs Act, the Big Cat Public Safety Act, our Advocacy events and meetings, including capturing company-wide videos and still photos.

When Brianne isn't editing our next social media post, you can find her with her husband and three fur-babies enjoying a delicious iced coffee, probably dancing, and learning her next creative craft.