Our Team
Arctic Rescue is made up of an incredibly dedicated, creative, and passionate team of 55 volunteers, many of whom are based in Utah, with others contributing remotely from all over the US.
Read more about our awesome Leadership Team below!
Lauren Posey
Board President
Years Working With AR:
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Favorite Thing About Huskies/Northern Breeds: One of my favorite things about huskies is how much they love being with people and their hilarious attitudes. Each pup has their own unique personality and that's what makes them so fun!
About Me
Dr. Lauren Posey is the Executive Director of the Intermountain Suzuki String Institute and performs as principal cellist of the Ballet West Orchestra. She is also on faculty at Westminster University, co-directs the Colorado Cello Intensive, and runs a successful private cello studio in Holladay, UT. Dr. Posey was most recently honored as one of Utah’s 2024 Forty Under 40 by Utah Business Magazine. She completed her Doctor of Musical Arts degree at Stony Brook University, in addition to a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Southern California and a Master of Music degree from the University of Utah. In her free time, Lauren enjoys spending time with her partner Marcus and their six dogs Riggins, Taylor, Lyla, Garrity, Kora, and Cassidy, as well as volunteering for AR.
Sara Capone
Board Treasurer
Years Working With AR:
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Favorite Thing About Huskies/Northern Breeds: We’re definitely on the same vibe—like myself, Huskies are total goofballs, wildcards, and very vocal. I love their independent and soulful spirits. Truthfully, my dogs help me more than I help them.
About Me
As an appraiser, my "normal" world is driven by numbers, spreadsheets, and high-level analysis—with a career built on precision and finding the true value in things. It’s an honor to bring that same dedication to Arctic Rescue.
I started out by fostering and quickly learned how easy it is to lose your heart to these dogs. Since then, I’ve seen firsthand how critical the community—volunteers, the fosters, and adopters—really are. Without them, these dogs don't stand a chance. We are their voice, and together, we change their lives by giving them a deserving chance. Seeing a dog get adopted and watching that love go both ways makes every challenge 100% worth it.
Chelsea Tulley
Board Secretary
Years Working With AR:
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Favorite Thing About Huskies/Northern Breeds: Huskies (and mixes/northern breeds) are the perfect intersection of intelligence and silliness.
About Me
Originally from the Great White North, I share a love for snow and winter with the breeds of dogs our community is passionate about serving. Having moved across country borders and state lines, my one constant has been my love for animals. A proud fur parent to my 4-year-old husky mix, Tillie, Arctic Rescue was a natural fit for my volunteer work upon moving to the SLC area. Committed to setting Arctic Rescue up for success well into years ahead, I am privileged to draw on both my past rescue experience and professional experience at a boutique consulting firm. As Foster Committee Chair, I am most looking forward to getting to know many more volunteers, fosters, and adopters, and scaling the program to help as many dogs as possible.
Kellianne Matthews
Board Member-at-Large
Years Working With AR:
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Favorite Thing About Huskies/Northern Breeds: Huskies—and other northern breeds—feel like they’re really only half dog. The rest? It's hard to say for sure—perhaps stardust, magic, or something not quite of this world. They’re brilliant, strong, and capable of things most dogs wouldn’t even attempt, yet they still choose to love us humans with their whole hearts. Life with a husky is never boring; they’re bursting with personality—snarky, sweet, stubborn, and endlessly loyal. Honestly, they’re kind of like Sour Patch Kids, but so much better. They’re the whole package.
About Me
I’m an educator, writer, and content developer with an MA in Comparative Studies and experience writing about animals, the environment, and the stories that connect them. My background includes anthrozoology, animal behavior, cinema, philosophy, and hands-on work with all kinds of animals, from huskies and hawks to hedgehogs and cats.
Outside of work, I love analyzing films, studying stories, sewing and creating, playing piano, going on adventures, and volunteering with Arctic Rescue. I actually joined the rescue as a cat mom with no dogs at all—but I quickly fell in love with the rescue’s mission and its incredible people. And of course, it didn’t take long for me to fall for a husky of my own: My sweet LunaBella, a rescue who came to us with her seven newborn puppies (including Amy’s pup Oberon!). I was only supposed to foster her for three days, but she ended up changing my life, and we simply couldn’t let her go. She’s my daily reminder of how love, patience, and trust can bring out the best in everyone—humans and dogs alike.