MEET THE BAND
Dedicated. Compassionate. Supportive.
Founder
Francine Coughlin
Francine Coughlin, a Massachusetts native, is a certified dog trainer, CPDT-KA, and certified dog behavior consultant through the IAABC. She's a proud mother to seven rescue pups and one human daughter, Ophelia. Her passion for dogs led her to volunteer at shelters while working in the film industry in Los Angeles. In 2010, she founded Bark n' Roll, a thriving business that blends professionalism and heart, dedicated to providing comprehensive dog services.
Treasurer
Casey Cochran
Casey grew up in Massachusetts and is a practicing family law attorney in a small firm on the North Shore. Casey is a lifelong equestrian and lover of all animals, but especially furry four-leggeds. Casey is a member of the Board of Overseers of the MSPCA, and a supporter of several animal rescue organizations. Casey resides with her husband and their rescue Pit Bull, Jax.
Director of Operations
Lenis Perez
Lenis Perez brings over a decade of non-profit experience and holds a Master's degree in Non-Profit Organizational Leadership. She's been a dog lover and advocate from a young age, volunteering with organizations like the MSPCA. Lenis recently relocated back to the Merrimack Valley after volunteering and fostering for rescues in NYC. She has three fur babies, including two rescues, Lambda, Luna, and an energetic Dalmatian named Stormi.
Clerk
Lauren Sardella
Lauren Sardella is passionate about helping animals and has been actively involved with rescue groups since 2015, alongside her full-time career in Emergency Management. She finds immense joy in witnessing the transformation of animals from rescue to their forever homes. Having contributed to over 100 adoptions, Lauren was eager to join the dedicated team at Rock n' Rescue and support their mission of rescuing all dogs.
Board Member
Kate Rokos
Lauren has always dreamed of working in rescue, and now as the newest member of the Rock n' Rescue band she can't wait to help rescue all the dogs! Lauren has three golden retrievers that are her best adventure mates. You can always find her outside hiking, taking the dogs on runs, practicing yoga (yes, the dogs join in), and in the summer months swimming with the pups. Lauren has always been extremely passionate about helping animals and being their advocate. Having grown up with animals her whole life, she knows how much an animal can changeone's life.
Behavioral Advisory Board Member
Theresa Kolpakova
Theresa Kolpakova is an ABC Certified Dog Trainer with a master's degree in Education. She excels in positive reinforcement dog training, shelter dog behavior, and modification. Her extensive background in animal welfare and humane education drives her commitment to force-free training methods. As a board member of Rock n Rescue, she's devoted to helping shelter dogs find loving homes and providing them with top-quality, force-free training for a lifetime of happiness.
Behavioral Advisory Board Member
Felicia Scouten
Felicia, a Massachusetts native, is a certified dog trainer who graduated from Animal Behavior College. She's passionate about animals, with a lifelong history of multiple pets. Felicia specializes in working with challenging behavioral cases, including reactivity, anxiety, and aggression. She has also previously led the daycare training and enrichment program at Bark n' Roll. Her primary passion is working with dogs, and she's the proud owner of two fur babies, Sunnie (a rescue Boxer mix) and Macie (a Frenchie Mix). Felicia is enthusiastic about helping deserving pups find their ideal forever homes.