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Dr. Donna Dimski, DVM: President
Dr. Donna Dimski is a retired veterinary internist and a co-founder of Oregon Veterinary Referral Associates (OVRA). She received her DVM from Texas A&M University in 1985 and completed a residency in small animal internal medicine at The Ohio State University. She became a board-certified specialist in small animal internal medicine in the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine. She was an associate professor of small animal internal medicine at the veterinary school of Louisiana State University. In 1994, she moved to Oregon and started her private practice career, working as an internist at OVRA for over 20 years. In retirement, she likes to travel and do volunteer work.
Elizabeth Spannuth: Treasurer
From an early age, Elizabeth was raised in an ecosystem where dogs and cats got along. This not only cultivated her love of animals but also her belief that with love, all things are possible. She has a varied background, which includes producing live events, small business management, and product development. She brings a multipurpose skill set that includes data management and a highly developed sense of humor. She has been active with Pro-Bone-O and is continually moved by the willingness of people to share what they have with their animal companions, no matter how little it is.
Lauren Limburg: Vice President
Lauren graduated from Oregon State University in 2023 with a bachelor's degree in Animal Science with focuses in Animal Behavior and Animal Biohealth, and a minor in Spanish. She is currently working full time as a Veterinary assistant at a small animal clinic in Corvallis. Lauren started with Pro-Bone-O as a medical volunteer in 2021 and joined the Board in March of 2025. In her free time, she enjoys reading, photography, volunteering, and being outdoors.
Diane Weaver, CVT: Board CVT
Diane is originally from Chicago, Illinois, and has been an animal advocate most of her life. She began her veterinary technician career in 1979. A volunteer veterinary technician with Pro-Bone-O for almost 10 years, she joined the board in November 2011. She has volunteered with Lane County Animal Services and is currently a volunteer CVT at Willamette Animal Guild (WAG) and Shelter Animal Resource Alliance (S.A.R.A). Diane also sits on the board of the Willamette Animal Guild. As the wife of a Coast Guard helicopter pilot, she moved around the country. She worked in many veterinary clinics, as well as volunteering in a variety of animal shelters along the way. Diane had her federal & state wildlife rehabilitation permits and has volunteered at various rehabilitation facilities, including Cascades Raptor Center in Eugene. She has been involved in obedience and agility training and competition with her dogs. Now, with her husband retired, she lives on a “ranch” in Elmira with dogs, cats, horses, alpacas, a llama, two goats, chickens, a Russian tortoise, and her very tolerant husband. When she is not caring for animals, she enjoys weaving, spinning, reading, and horseback riding.
Bianca Jackson: Volunteer Coordinator
Bianca recently finished her Honors Bachelor of Science degree in Biology with a Marine Biology and Ecology concentration from Oregon State University and will be applying for Oregon State’s DVM class for fall 2026. She currently works as a veterinary assistant at a small animal general practice in Salem. Bianca is interested in a variety of areas of veterinary medicine but particularly hopes to work in small animal and exotic emergency medicine someday. Bianca started with Pro-Bone-O as a medical volunteer in 2021 and joined the board in 2024. She is excited to work with our clients and patients in addition to teaching volunteers and getting to know them better! When she’s not doing anything veterinary, Bianca spends time with her cats, Nemo and Benny, and her ferrets, Alice and Sebastian, is involved in the Miss America Organization, and finds various adventures to go on with her husband.
Joanna Wallace: Board Member
Joanna moved to Eugene from San Diego in August 2025 and is currently working at University of Oregon as an Executive Assistant while pursuing her Masters degree in Nonprofit Management. She started volunteering with Pro-Bone-O shortly after moving and has dabbled in a variety of volunteer positions, from helping as a medical volunteer to assisting in the food room. In her free time, Joanna enjoys volunteering around Eugene, exploring trails and waterfalls with her handsome dog, Winston, and snuggling with her rambunctious kitten, Dill.
Phyllis (Phyl): Board Member
As a child, Phyl had a deep love of animals, and it has continued throughout her life. In 1976, she passed California state board exam and became a Licensed Animal Health Technician (AHT/CVT). She worked in several veterinary practices in California and Oregon. She moved to Oregon in 1980 and attended OSU. In 1982 she received a B.S. in Animal Science and a M.S. in Animal Science in 1984 with emphasis in pre-veterinary medicine. Phyl worked several different jobs including a collaboration between the OSU College of Medicine and EPA doing research in wildlife toxicology. She also worked as a Research Assistant at OSU Vet Med. In 2005, Phyl transferred from research work to ThermoFisher Scientific Technical Support. In 2011, she became manager of the Technical Support Team. In 2021, she retired and started up a small dog daycare and boarding business. She became a volunteer for Pro-Bone-O in 2021 an joined the board in 2025. In her free time, Phyl enjoys her 2 Great Danes, volunteering, reading and gardening.
