BOARD MEMBERS.
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Deidra Slinde / President / Founder
Born and raised in Bismarck, ND, Deidra's love for animals can be traced back to her childhood and times she barely remembers! Her Grandpa Ed had a huge heart for animals, which was passed down to her Mom, and in turn, passed on to her. Her Brother Duran, recently said he feels this rescue is her legacy and anyone who truly knows her would agree. It’s always been about the animals. Dei has lived in NE since 1994 and has been active in varying degrees of rescue, knowing eventually she would start her own. In late 2012, she met a small group of amazing people who shared her passion and vision, and they have since become the backbone of Revolution Rescue. “This team is dedicated to helping animals in need and we are determined to make a positive difference in the animal rescue world. I’m so blessed to have their support,” she said. During the day, you’ll find her at Collaborative Industries where she is an Executive Assistant, and most nights consist of being surrounded by her beloved dogs and cats, or as she calls them, “The Zoo Crew.” Spare time is spent with friends, doing what friends do…saving lives, one animal at a time. |
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Tiphany Lane / Secretary
Tiphany is originally from Stromsburg, NE and came to Lincoln in August of 1995 to attend college at UNL. She liked it here so much, she decided to stay after graduating! She has always had a passion for animals, although her drive for rescue came after researching puppy mills and seeing the horrific situations helpless animals come from and the pain they endure. In January 2011, Tiphany started volunteering as a dog walker at Lincoln’s own Capital Humane Society, which developed into being a foster for them. In August of that same year, she became a foster for Nebraska No Kill Canine Rescue, then moved on to R.u.F.F. Rescue in May of 2013. There, she served as the Intake and Volunteer Coordinator and was also a member of the Board of Directors. Tiph is also actively involved with Puppy Mill rescue and volunteers with Bailing Out Benji, an organization that helps us acquire our puppy mill rescues. Her other interests include, scrapbooking, shopping (of course), drinking wine, and rooting for the Chicago Bears! She’s also obsessed with the color orange, which many may find strange, but it fits…orange is the official color of Animal Rescue! Her furry companions include Maggie, who is a Miniature Schnauzer, two adopted Chihuahuas named Chase and Bentley. She also has 3 rescue cats...to say the least, she has a full house, and wouldn’t have it any other way! |
Lizz Whitacre / Treasurer and Community Outreach Chair
Originally from Eden Prairie, Minnesota, Lizz came to Lincoln for school in 2012.
She recently graduated from UNL, majoring in Entrepreneurship and Vet Science.
She has loved animals all her life, however, due to her allergies, she was unable
to get her first pet till 13 years old! That lucky dog, Rex, has since been her
inspiration for continued determination in saving the lives of animals.
As a senior in high school, she co-owned a no-kill shelter in Minnesota called
Adopt-A-Pet Inc. During her sophomore year in college, she founded the
No Kill Advocacy Club at UNL, a student organization that works with no-kill
groups in and around Lincoln. Later that same year, she founded yet another
group called Progressive Animal Welfare Rescue, a no-kill rescue based out of
Minnesota. During her junior year in college, she began working on Caffeline,
Nebraska’s soon-to-be, first cat café! In 2015, she was awarded the Inspire
Award for Top Future Business Leader in Lincoln, NE and also won Quick Pitch
for her business proposal for Caffeline. Most recently, in January of 2016,
she founded Family Pet project, which is aimed at keeping pets with families
and out of shelters.
Since adopting Rex in 2007, she has had many rescues in her home and her
current pets include 3 pit bulls, 1 small dog, 3 cats, 2 ferrets, and a horse!
If you couldn't tell, Lizz is an extremely driven, determined, and passionate young
lady who will stop at nothing to achieve her goals and save lives. She is VERY
excited to join the Revolution Rescue team and make the lives of people and
animals better!
Originally from Eden Prairie, Minnesota, Lizz came to Lincoln for school in 2012.
She recently graduated from UNL, majoring in Entrepreneurship and Vet Science.
She has loved animals all her life, however, due to her allergies, she was unable
to get her first pet till 13 years old! That lucky dog, Rex, has since been her
inspiration for continued determination in saving the lives of animals.
As a senior in high school, she co-owned a no-kill shelter in Minnesota called
Adopt-A-Pet Inc. During her sophomore year in college, she founded the
No Kill Advocacy Club at UNL, a student organization that works with no-kill
groups in and around Lincoln. Later that same year, she founded yet another
group called Progressive Animal Welfare Rescue, a no-kill rescue based out of
Minnesota. During her junior year in college, she began working on Caffeline,
Nebraska’s soon-to-be, first cat café! In 2015, she was awarded the Inspire
Award for Top Future Business Leader in Lincoln, NE and also won Quick Pitch
for her business proposal for Caffeline. Most recently, in January of 2016,
she founded Family Pet project, which is aimed at keeping pets with families
and out of shelters.
Since adopting Rex in 2007, she has had many rescues in her home and her
current pets include 3 pit bulls, 1 small dog, 3 cats, 2 ferrets, and a horse!
If you couldn't tell, Lizz is an extremely driven, determined, and passionate young
lady who will stop at nothing to achieve her goals and save lives. She is VERY
excited to join the Revolution Rescue team and make the lives of people and
animals better!