Grant Writing Committee

• Valerie Saldanha, Chair

  Valerie has volunteered with PAN since 2017 and became the Chair of its Grant Writing Committee in 2021. She is also a DVM candidate at Long Island University with hopes of continuing her work with PAN post-graduation.

• Darla Jane Sucy Bragg, Grant Seeker

  Darla began volunteering with PAN in 2024, as a Grant Seeker. She lives in Gates with her husband Dave, dog Rosie, and cat Pearl. Darla has been helping strays since she was a young girl, starting with her first cat Precious-- who she snuck into her apartment! She believes the best way to help street cats is to TNR or, of course, adopt!

• Pam Quicksall, Secretary

  Pamela recently moved back to her hometown of Rochester, after living in many other states in the United States. She has owned many animals in her past including various farm animals. Currently, she has adopted a cat named Princess, who does her best to live up to her royal name! Pamela is new to Pet Adoption Network and enjoying the interesting experience.

• Jay Bachman, Co-Chair

  Jay Bachmann has been a Board Member and PAN's Volunteer Coordinator since 2016. He is employed by Paychex Inc and lives with his wife and 4 rescued animals in Irondequoit.

• David Spampinato, Data Specialist

  Dave began volunteering for PAN in 2022 to help with grant writing and website updates. He is a business owner, entrepreneur and dedicated cat person.