Hope Verra
Founder · Lead Trainer
A professional dog trainer and founder of her own company. Hope has spent years walking alongside hundreds of dogs through fear, aggression, anxiety, and trauma, helping them find their strength and joy again.
The Hope’s Haven Family
A volunteer-run rescue is only ever as strong as the people who show up for it. Meet the founders and the team who make every second chance possible.
Founders
Levon Movsessian
Founder · Operations
A lifelong passion for animals, from years running and caring for zoos to rescuing and rehabilitating reptiles in desperate need. Now answering another urgent call: the dog crisis growing all around us.
Our team
Alexis Taylor
Dog Trainer & Rehabilitator
A professional dog trainer and dedicated rescue volunteer. Alexis spends most of her time rehabilitating and retraining rescue dogs, working with fear, trauma, and behavioral challenges so they're confident and ready for their forever homes.
Alec Najarian
Fundraising & Partnerships Coordinator
A dedicated community builder, Alec has spent years volunteering with youth programs and community organizations, showing up wherever a hand is needed. He brings that same commitment to Hope's Haven, growing the partnerships and fundraising support that help make every rescue possible.
Alex Moore
Transport Coordinator
Alex makes sure every dog gets where they need to be, coordinating airport pickups when dogs land in Canada, drop-offs to foster and forever homes, and the network of volunteer drivers that bridges every step in between.
Want to be part of the team?
Foster, volunteer, transport, photograph, or help at events. Every set of hands matters.