Board of Directors - International Outreach
EVELYN PROFFITT
Evelyn Proffitt, International Outreach
Born in PR, Mrs. Roman Proffitt has been rescuing dogs all her life. Graduated from the University of Puerto Rico in 1976, she was a Literature teacher before becoming an International stewardess, a career that spanned 34 yrs. During this time, she and a friend from JFk base were feeding stray dogs at the different Caribbean destinations where they landed weekly. Their actions were noticed by gate agents and other ground personnel and soon they were bringing abandoned animals to the USA. Documents, certificates or not, the ending was the same. The dogs found their way into Business class and into loving homes abroad.
This unofficial renegade rescue project grew fast when the crew members contacted rescue groups such as Angels for Animals based in NJ to receive dogs and cats from PR. Big airlifts operation were performed after hurricanes, earthquakes or droughts saving over 500,000 animals over decades. But not all journeys have a happy ending. Myrna, one of the of the pioneers of this small adventure lost her battle to cancer in 1987 leaving 2 young daughters behind.
At only 6 yrs old, Laura had to endure growing pains without her doting mom. However, both sisters inherited that innate quality to love and respect animals which every human should develop. Eventually and not surprisingly the girls’ first pet was a mutt “sato” from PR!!!
In 1996, Laura moved to California and started a tv career centered in dogs training and advocacy. Although across the miles she kept a mother/ daughter relationship with Mrs Roman and a relentless devotion to animal rescue. Both traveling to PR frequently in their pursuit to aid the animals in need.
The Preston Foundation will provide a sanctuary to help animals and only a strong, resilient, resourceful person could succeed. Laura has vast experience, total dedication and an immense respect for animals to make this enterprise thrive during this most difficult times and always.