Shelby Bobosky
Position: Executive DirectorShelby has been the Executive Director of the Texas Humane Legislation Network (THLN) since 2019 and the Texas Humane Network since 2020, but she began her volunteer service with THLN in 2011 as a board member. Since 2011, under her leadership as President, Vice President, and Legislative Chair, THLN has had five successful legislative sessions. Some of the highlights include THLN successfully passing the Anti-Gassing Law (passed in 2013), the Mandatory Canine Encounter Training Law (passed in 2015), the Animal Cruelty Enhancement Law (passed in 2017), the Safe Outdoor Dogs Act (passed in 2021) and the Revised Texas Licensed Breeders’ Act.
Shelby was a practicing attorney in Dallas, Texas, focusing on general civil litigation until 2017 when she decided to do only pro bono animal-related cases, putting in hundreds of hours for THLN assisting animal welfare advocates and rescues when possible. She is an Adjunct Law Professor at the Southern Methodist University College of Law, teaching Animal Law and Wildlife Law since 2016. Shelby also travels the state teaching Texas animal-related laws with a focus on animal cruelty. Shelby also serves as the Chair of the Dallas Animal Shelter since 2022. She is a proud mother of three boys, two rescued dogs, and lots and lots of foster dogs.
Karen Rankin
Position: Office ManagerKaren, a highly experienced Administrative Professional with a rich career spanning over 25 years, brings a diverse professional background to the organization. Her passion for service led her to join THLN in May 2019, where she adeptly provides administrative support to the staff, board members, and volunteers. Her exceptional organizational and teamwork skills ensure smooth operations
Before her position at THLN, she managed the Lower Colorado River Authority grant program. Karen says the best feeling is giving money to other nonprofits in need. She is a conscientious steward of donations and previously worked as a business administrator for a 400-member church in the Houston area.
Outside work, Karen enjoys walking her newly inherited Springer Spaniel mix, Nicki, day-tripping in central Texas, and challenging herself to a jigsaw puzzle.
Brianne Comeaux
Position: Marketing ManagerBrianne began working with the Texas Humane Legislation Network 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 of multiple pet store ordinances, the Safe Outdoor Dogs Act, the Big Cat Public Safety Act, our Advocacy events and meetings, including capturing videos and still photos company-wide.
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.
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