Board

Anne Coller, President

Anne was born in Canada and started her career as a buyer for the Hudson’s Bay Company. In the late 1980s, she moved to Texas and became a U.S. citizen in 2004. While living in Midland, Texas, Anne volunteered for the Midland SPCA. She learned firsthand how important advocacy is in order to break the cycle of animal abuse and neglect. This inspired her to join the board of the Texas Humane Legislation Network (THLN). Anne lobbied for animal issues as a volunteer in Austin for several years. While serving in Texas, she became aware of APNM as a model of effective animal advocacy. Anne moved to New Mexico in 2005, where she and her husband now share their home with Millie, a mixed-breed dog adopted from a shelter. APNM welcomed Anne to the board in 2008, where she is proud to serve this powerful, full- circle advocacy organization, the only one of its kind in the nation.

Budd Berkman, Vice President

Budd Berkman is a strategic thinker with extensive experience as a professional Training Manager working for a New Mexico nonprofit organization. Budd’s accomplishments include leading his educational team to “Top Training Department in New Mexico”, as well as multiple certifications in instruction, leadership, team building, mindfulness, and communication. Budd is a former APNM Board member, has volunteered as both a park ranger and national park/wilderness tour guide, and has been an animal advocacy supporter for more than 40 years.

Robanne Harrison, Secretary

Robanne Harrison has been a High School teacher for more than two decades. In addition to a passion for teaching, Robanne has a background in legal work. Robanne holds multiple special teaching qualifications and is a member of educational and professional organizations including Model United Nations Sponsor and AP Ambassadors co-founder and sponsor. Robanne is an advocate of community and animal welfare and was previously a Board of Directors member of Animal Protection New Mexico and Animal Protection Voters.