Ely (they/them) grew up in Houston, Texas, and moved to Oakland in their early twenties, where they’ve lived the past ten years. They received a BA from Mills College, as well as taking classes from Laney College. Ely has been leading trail hikes with us for over a year now, while also doing interships at varoius veterinarian facilities. Ely’s dog Rocco had a tough previous life before Ely rescued her and gave her a better life, which included lots of walks around Mills College. These walks and exercise, along with lots of love and trust, helped transformed Rocco's life. Now Ely is loving being able to pursue this passion full time and make a positive difference in other dogs' lives. Other hobbies of Ely’s include gardening, ceramics, art, and cooking.
