Meet the Management Team
At Tiny Paws Pug Rescue, our management team is made up of passionate, experienced volunteers who lead with heart and commitment. Each member brings unique expertise to help guide our mission and expand our impact for pugs in need.
Our Leaders
Kim LaBarber Smith
Chief Executive Officer
Kim’s love of pugs began in 2014, when she adopted her first pug, Finn. She soon saw how many of these dogs were surrendered or abandoned, often with medical needs that made them hard to place, and she decided to do something about it.
Today, Kim is the strategic storyteller behind Tiny Paws Pug Rescue. Over the past ten years, she has grown the rescue from a three-person effort into an organization of more than 70 members and built an engaged online community of over 67,000 animal lovers along the way. Through budget-conscious marketing and strong partnerships, she has driven 20% annual growth, which has directly made possible the rescue of more than 1,600 pugs and other brachycephalic (flat-faced) dogs.
Molly Foley
Secretary
Molly manages our foster program and community events, ensuring every animal in our care finds a loving temporary home.
Bringing over 26 years of financial and non-profit leadership to the rescue world, Molly is the strategic mind behind our biggest fundraisers and community events. From managing high-level budgets and corporate sponsorships to keeping our operations running smoothly under pressure, Molly combines serious administrative expertise with a deep dedication to saving pugs. They are passionate about leveraging their corporate event and project management skills to ensure our rescue operates with excellence, allowing our team to focus on what matters most: the dogs.
Jared Chandler
Chief Financial Officer
Jared serves as the Chief Financial Officer at Tiny Paws, where he guides the organization’s financial strategy and ensures every dollar is managed with total accuracy, transparency, and accountability. Deeply aligned with Tiny Paws’ mission, he oversees daily financial operations to maximize the impact of donor support and safeguard the nonprofit’s long-term sustainability.
Jared’s passion for animal welfare is rooted in his childhood on a dairy farm in Napa Valley. Raising cows from a young age fostered a lifelong respect for animals, inspiring him to bring his executive financial background to the rescue community and help ensure every animal receives the care and protection they deserve.
Join Our Leadership Pack
We’re currently seeking a veterinary or medical professional to join our Board of Directors. If you’re passionate about rescue and ready to make a real difference, we’d love to connect with you.