Human Resources
Our Human Resources team is there to create a smooth integration experience. They’ll take care of payroll, benefit enrollments and key operation elements so you don’t have to think twice about what’s going on behind the scenes. Plus, they’ll also keep an eye on ways to reduce turnover and enhance the onboarding experience for all of your new hires.
HR Director
Kristina Light
Kristina Light is the Human Resources Director for Alliance Animal Health.
Kristina has over 10 years of human resources experience. Prior to joining Alliance, Kristina worked as HRBP for Antenna International in the Americas & APAC division, and various other growth stage organizations, managing all facets of human resources. She has a Global Masters of Business Administration from Southern New Hampshire University and a Bachelors in Business Management from Western Connecticut State University.
Kristina currently resides in Connecticut with her husband, 5 dogs and turtle.
Senior Director of Payroll
Rochelle DuRant
Ro is a dedicated Payroll professional with two decades of experience. Her experience includes defining payroll solution landscapes, HCM transformations, payroll processing and regulatory compliance. Ro has a proven track record of effectively “keeping the trains running” in the payroll function, while implementing process improvements that are required to keep pace with a growing business. Ro is excited to be a part of the Alliance family as she appreciates the emphasis on company culture. She believes it is important to work for a company that shares the same values that she holds. Ro is a native New Yorker currently residing in New Jersey. She has a 9-year-old daughter named Isley and a 3-year-old Toy Poodle named Noir. In her spare time, Ro enjoys crafting skincare products such as soap bars, body butters and body scrubs. In the words of Ro, “Let’s Glo!”.
Payroll Supervisor
Jacquelline Garcia
Jacqueline brings 40 years of progressive payroll experience, a positive and collaborative attitude, and a true desire to contribute to the success of our team and organization.
Jacqueline is excited to work with a company who recognizes that our pets are our family. She appreciates the high energy and positive environment as it is refreshing and considers herself fortunate to be a part of the Pack. Jacqueline is looking forward to getting to know everyone better and working together to achieve our goals.
Jacqueline loves Halloween and has won many contests creating costumes such as Carrie-Pennywise—the Statue of Liberty and her go-to… Ozzie!
Payroll Operations Manager
Tiffany Barksdale
She has a proven track record of business process harmonization, focusing on the payroll department. She believes in collaboration across all departments, by unlocking synergies to drive growth across the company.
She joins us most recently from Paradies Lagardère where she drove efficiency and automation. Prior to that, she was the Payroll Director of Perimeter Healthcare where she partnered with the finance team to grow the company to twice its size. She has also stewarded many acquisition projects, where companies were able to seamlessly bring in over 3,500 associates.
In her free time, you can find Tiffany at home DIYing a project, or spending time with her future Veterinarian daughter, London, who is 13 and wants to own every puppy she comes across.
Senior Payroll Specialist
Jesse Goldstein
Jesse graduated in 2018 from SUNY Oneonta with a BA in business economics. After college, he started his payroll career by working for a gas and electric company for a little over two years.
Most recently, Jesse comes to us from Ivy Rehab in White Plains, where he was a payroll coordinator whose responsibilities included processing and auditing multi-state payrolls with various frequencies in ADP Workforce Now.
In his free time, he enjoys going to the gym and spending time outdoors. When he can, he loves to travel and go to the beach. He also lives with his girlfriend and their cat, Bernardo, on whom they have to keep a close eye to make sure he doesn’t get into too much trouble while they cook together.
Payroll Specialist
Karlene Douglas
Karlene Douglas is a Payroll Specialist for Alliance Animal Health.
Karlene has over fifteen years of payroll experience. In her previous positions as Payroll Manager, she was responsible for managing all aspects day to day payroll processing and reporting. Prior to joining Alliance Animal Health, Karlene worked for Historic Hudson Valley, New York Runners, Roivant Science, and the Center for Reproductive Rights. Karlene graduated from Monroe College in New Rochelle, with a bachelor’s degree in Business Management (summa cum laude).
Karlene’s love for animals, especially dogs, got her interested in joining AAH. She loves to laugh and tell jokes, especially when hanging out with her thirteen siblings, other family members and friends.
Payroll Specialist
Kelly Kia
With a love for traveling, Kelly has lived in three countries and seven states, accumulating over 10 years of payroll experience, a field she is passionate about. In addition to her professional background, she is a self-proclaimed florist. Her love for flowers has allowed her to connect with the beauty of nature in various places, and she has a deep appreciation for reading and enjoys hiking as hobbies. When she is not outdoors, engrossed in a book, or arranging flowers, she can be found working out to stay grounded in her busy life. She also dedicates her time to volunteering with her church, a community that has offered her a warm and supportive home no matter where she's lived. These diverse experiences, both personally and professionally, have enriched her perspective, enabling her to connect with people from all walks of life. It's a reminder that her journey, much like a good book, is enriched by the people she meets along the way.
Payroll Specialist
Sheyla Boyd
She has a proven track record of leading meaningful growth for organizations through data-driven marketing and frictionless technology solutions. She works across hospitals to help develop client communication solutions and drive volume at practices.
She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology with plans of enrolling into law school next year. She most recently acquired her CPP (certified payroll professional certificate). She joins us most recently from a Women's Healthcare group in Florida where she oversaw 5 payroll specialists in her role as manager. Prior to that, she worked in a pharmaceutical company leading and processing payroll in the US as well as in the UK. She has over 12 years of experience in the payroll field.
In her free time, Sheyla enjoys spending time with her family, cooking new recipes and planning vacations. When she’s at home, she enjoys cuddling up with a good book or watching thriller movies with her husband.
HR Operations Manager
Sara Anthony
Sara graduated in 2019 from Northeastern University in Boston with a BA in Communications Studies. She joins us most recently from Varis, an e-procurement company under Office Depot Corporation, where she worked as a Recruiting Operations Coordinator supporting a large team of recruiters in the tech space, as well as ATS administration and onboarding tasks. Prior to that, she worked as an HR Coordinator at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy for over 2 years, where she managed the leave of absence program and supported benefits and HRIS administration in ADP Workforce Now. In her free time, Sara enjoys cozying up with a great book, crocheting, or watching reality TV. Sara lives in Norwalk, CT, with her boyfriend, Connor, and their cat, Theo. As a lifelong animal lover from North Carolina, she is thrilled to be working with an awesome team and an organization supporting the great people who help our pets.
Operations Analyst
Karen Kirsch
Karen joins us from the world of education, previously working as a high school math teacher. She received her undergraduate degree from The University of Vermont and a Masters degree from New York University, both in Secondary Mathematics Education. Human resources is something that has always been of interest to her, and she is excited about this opportunity to apply her transferable skills and learn more about the many facets of the discipline.
As an animal lover, Karen is particularly excited to join Alliance Animal Health. She believes in our mission and appreciates the importance of great veterinary care in maintaining and enriching the health of our furry friends.
Karen resides in CT with her husband Jeff and their 2 daughters. In her free time she enjoys going to barre class, reading, and spending time with her 2 dogs and 2 cats.
Benefits and Leaves of Absence (LOA) Specialist
Reilly Bramlett
Reilly has five years of experience as an HR Generalist across several companies. She's spent the last few years working within recruiting, onboarding, benefits, payroll, leaves of absence, and supporting the overall employee experience. Prior to working in HR, she worked for four years at a doggy daycare! Reilly is excited to combine her passions for both HR and animals at Alliance. Reilly graduated from Portland State University with a double major in Business Administration and Human Resources Management, with a minor in Sustainability.
Reilly currently lives in New York City. In her free time, she enjoys wheel throwing and making ceramics, bouldering, reading classic novels, and trying new restaurants in the city!
HR Generalist
Ashley Donnelly
Ashley comes to Alliance Animal Health with a human health background, spending the majority of the past decade in the healthcare industry, with a concentration on HR and leadership. In her most recent role, Ashley was the HR Manager at a behavioral health facility, where she spent time creating new hire protocols, organizing and maintaining personnel files, and being the point person for local and state HR audits. Ashley is a graduate of Millersville University with a BA in Psychology. Ashley lives in Pennsylvania with her boyfriend, Mike, and their cat, Winnie. She is an avid Minnesota Vikings and Los Angeles Lakers fan. When not at a sporting event rooting on her teams, you can find Ashley spending time with family & friends, traveling, or shopping! Ashley’s favorite quote is: “A constant quest to be the best version of one’s self”- Kobe Bryant
HR Operations Analyst
Erika Bonanno
Erika graduated from SUNY Oneonta in 2020 with a BS in Communication Studies and brings with her five years of diverse HR experience. Her professional journey has included everything from onboarding and recruiting to navigating benefits and leave of absences, all with a focus on enhancing the employee experience!
As an avid animal lover, Erika is thrilled to join Alliance, where both people and pets are cherished. When she’s not at work, you’ll find Erika spending time with loved ones, painting, diving into a good book, spending time outdoors, or watching a movie. She’s also a passionate traveler who loves immersing herself in different cultures and sampling all kinds of food!