Gretchen Chomas

Gretchen Chomas currently serves as the National Manager at Paws for Purple Hearts, overseeing communications, operations, and the puppy raising program, while also participating in marketing and staff recruitment. Previous experience includes training service dogs at Guide Dogs of America | Tender Loving Canines, where responsibilities encompassed managing programs and supporting incarcerated trainers. At Spokane County Regional Animal Protective Services, Gretchen focused on canine behavior assessment and enrichment. Additional roles include health program development at Spokane Regional Health District, youth coaching, and AmeriCorps VISTA leadership. Gretchen holds a Master of Science in Human and Canine Life Sciences from Bergin University and another in Kinesiology and Exercise Science from the University of Tennessee, along with dual degrees in Music and Psychology from Shenandoah University.