Jill Exposito, President
Jill Exposito is a 20+ years partner to two Hearing Dogs. Her first hearing dog from Canine Companions for Independence was Uriah II. Uriah and Jill enjoyed a partnership of over 10 years. Hanlee, also from Canine Companions for Independence, is Jill’s current Successor dog. They have been a team for 10 years, and though retirement is looming for Hanlee, she continues to vigorously alert Jill to the sounds she cannot hear. Her favorite alert has always been the timer for her meals.
Jill graduated from the University of Kansas with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism. She has worked as a paralegal and for Hallmark Cards as a merchandiser. She is currently retired but working tirelessly and passionately for IAADP. Jill has been on the board of IAADP since 2002 and became President upon Toni Eames retirement in February 2021.
Jill’s passion is centered around assistance dogs. She hopes to continue to reach teams all across the globe and create new sponsorships and funding to continue to help IAADP members where they need help the most. She enjoys receiving emails from IAADP members and others who have an interest in assistance dogs. You are welcome to reach out to her at jill@iaadp.org.
Patty Aguirre, Director
Patty Aguirre is a retired physical therapist. Patty graduated from the University of Missouri College of Health Sciences physical therpay program and worked as a physical therapist in various health care settings in Mississippi and Tennessee for 40 years helping people with disabilities become more independent.
Prior to retirement, Patty was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS), which started her search for a service dog. Her first partnership began in 2010 with privately trained Shai as a mobility assistance dog. Patty and Shai joined IAADP in 2010, starting with a Friend Membership, and changed to Partner Membership with Shai in 2011. Patty changed partners following a devastating sudden loss of Shai in 2016. Patty and Rain were a team until Rani retired from public access in 2023. Jazer is Patty’s current mobility dog and IAADP Partner member.
Jennifer Warsing, Social Media Director
Jennifer Warsing, from Central Pennsylvania, has been partnered with her Hearing Dog Wellie for seven years. Wellie is her second hearing dog from the training organization Dogs for Better Lives. Jennifer is an ASL instructor; as well as, a nationally certified Pet CPR/First Aid instructor. Jennifer and Wellie’s hobbies include gardening, hiking, reading, crocheting and advocating for assistance animal rights.