Kevin Marlin
Board Member - Executive Director

Kevin has more than twenty years experience in animal welfare, rescue work and humane animal education.  He has worked with OC Animal Allies for more than 16 years as volunteer, where he has been responsible for the planning and implementation of a wide array of OC Animal events and activities.

Kevin has served as Director of the Organization’s pet therapy program, PAWS (Pets Are Wonderful Support) for more than 15 years and, in conjunction with the Orange County District Attorney’s office, developed the organization’s PANDA program, which provides support to child victims of sexual assault and abuse through pet therapy. In 2020 he collaborated a partnership with the County of Orange to bring Canine Ambassadors And Volunteers to John Wayne Airport, to broaden the reach of our therapy dogs and provide a fun and stress free travel experience at our local Airport.

Kevin has served on the Board of Directors of OC Animal Allies for 10 years.  He brings a wealth of knowledge that comes from hands on experience working with animals, and employs relationships he has cultivated over the last two decades in the industry to help broaden the impact of OC Animal Allies programs within the community.