So, Who are the guys that run BAPS?
We are entirely normal people. We have no training on animal issues, no prior experience in sheltering, and no particular skills with animal handling.
We are just people who saw a need, and have been doing the best we can to care for it.
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Jin Young
The heart and Soul of our Sanctuary, Jin Young is a teacher at the Busan International Foreign School. Jin grew up afraid of dogs, as so many Koreans do... but after reluctantly adopting Philip, she changed her entire world view.
She became involved with animal rights advocacy here in Busan, and eventually took over responsibilities at BAPS. She is the one that keeps all of us motivated, organized, and productive.
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Leo
That’s me... I divide my time between a handful of jobs. Primarily, I’m a Professor of Spanish at Pusan University of Foreign Studies. I can also be heard at various times on Busan eFM, our city’s english radio station. I’m involved in various english & spanish teaching programs, and have published two english learning methodology textbooks.
I’ve been a dog lover all my life. Since I was born my family has had dogs. So this whole sheltering thing falls naturally to me.I’m attempting to apply my degree in Psychology to animal behavior, and the more I observe our dogs, the more I’m convinced THEY are the emotionally superior species.
Kimhae Onni
This is "Kimhae Onni". Her nickname is a long story... but basically, she is the person who most loved the shelter from before the time we took over it. She was always interested in going to volunteer there when it was under it's previous owner. As the shelter is in Kimhae, she ended up being called that. (onni means sister)
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
In order to lay the foundations for accountability and oversight, we have asked several prominent members of the Busan expat community to act as an informal Board of Trustees. When the time comes that BAPS grows to point it is needed, this group will become a bona fide Board.
For now, they are being made aware of all our financial details, expenses, income, and fundraising ledgers. This provides assurances that our money is being well handled in complete transparency. These people are:
Lynn Baratta - President of the Busan International Women's Association
Jeff Lebow - Owner of Koreabridge.com
Bobby McGill - Publisher of Busan Haps
Lanor Dyson - Hyundai Foreign School
BAPS Admins
Leo and Jin have the main responsibility for decisions and the day to day running, but there is a need for perspective and different opinions. For this, active BAPS community members have been asked to participate in the administrative process.
The group includes community leaders who oversee our work.