OUR DIRECTOR
GINA CLEMMER
First Nations Veterinary is the primary project of Charity HQ. Charity HQ is a 501 C3 organization started in 2022 by Gina Clemmer.
Gina Clemmer grew up in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and is a registered member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. She is also Muskogee Creek. Her passion lies at the intersection of technology and animal welfare. In 2010 she founded Clinic HQ, the only high-volume spay/neuter clinic management software in the world. She believes high-volume spay/neuter is the root solution to ending the overpopulation and euthanasia of dogs and cats. She has dedicated her life to furthering this mission.
First Nations Veterinary is the culmination of her years of experience in the high-volume spay/neuter world. FNV combines her love of rez dogs, spay/neuter and Native communities. It also provides an opportunity to use her software out in the field and to meet those people who use her software daily at their own high-volume spay/neuter and wellness clinics.
FNV coordinates clinics but most recently has purchased a mobile spay/neuter rig. Gina is documenting the process of getting the rig up and running in a limited blog series called The WEFIXM Blog.
our board
Benny Moffett
Cheydon Herkshan
Cheydon Herkshan
Benny Moffett is a Veterinary Technician at a veterinary hospital in Phoenix, Arizona. Benny has decades of experience in high-volume spay/neuter, with special expertise in delivering high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter on Native American reservations. His knowledge and compassion are valuable assets for FNV.
Cheydon Herkshan
Cheydon Herkshan
Cheydon Herkshan
Cheydon Herkshan was born and raised on the Warm Springs Reservation and is a registered tribal member. She is currently studying at Western Oregon University for her BA.
Growing up on the Reservation has given her drive to represent and serve her community in any way possible. Her compassion and knowledge extends to everyone who crosses her path.
Marisa Patino
Cheydon Herkshan
Richard Lufrano
Marisa Patino is a Customer Service Representative for the City of Portland's Water Bureau. She has an outstanding history in client management and communications. Her expertise and insights on FNV's work help make us great.
Richard Lufrano
Richard Lufrano
Richard Lufrano
Richard Lufrano is a Copy Writer for Duft Watterson, a nationally recognized advertising agency. Richard's writing and editorial skills provide a significant contribution to FNV's work.
Pinky Beymer
Richard Lufrano
Pinky Beymer
Pinky is a business woman, community leader and registered tribal member of The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs and is of Wasco, Tlingit and Yupik Eskimo descent.
She grew up knowing the importance of animals, wildlife and the blessings they give us when we honor them. Pinky has been a friend to many companion animals and is excited
Pinky is a business woman, community leader and registered tribal member of The Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs and is of Wasco, Tlingit and Yupik Eskimo descent.
She grew up knowing the importance of animals, wildlife and the blessings they give us when we honor them. Pinky has been a friend to many companion animals and is excited to extend her compassion and advocacy to bring more vet care opportunities to her community.
about our logo
Mr. Speakthunder Berry
Mr. Berry is a renowned coastal Salish artist based on the Warm Springs Nation of Oregon. He designed our custom "rez dog" logo. His designs are an excellent example of the traditional Salish style of the Pacific Northwest. Check out his online gallery or watch a video here as he discusses his art.