Board of Directors
The Positive Links Board is made up of volunteers from the fields of domestic violence and animal advocacy who are dedicated to reducing violence in our society.
Tammy Fiebelkorn – President
Tammy Fiebelkorn has been representing District 7 on the Albuquerque City Council since 2022. During her tenure, she has championed initiatives focused on environmental protection, sustainability, equity, affordable housing, and animal welfare. Professionally, Tammy works with Western Resource Advocates, where she develops policies to safeguard New Mexico’s land and water while promoting clean energy solutions. She is dedicated to alleviating energy and transportation burdens for low-income New Mexicans, advocating for climate change policies, and enhancing climate resilience. With expertise in decarbonization, she has taught courses on energy conservation codes and policies, served on the New Mexico Code Change Committee, and lobbied for decarbonization at the state legislature. Tammy has also created educational materials on climate resilience and environmental policy. In recognition of her efforts, she received the 2020 Climate Conservation Award from the Climate Change Leadership Institute. She holds degrees in economics and finance from Northeast Louisiana University and a master’s degree in natural resource economics from Colorado State University.
As the founder and president of Positive Links, a nonprofit dedicated to educating the public about the connection between animal abuse and human violence, Tammy trains domestic violence workers, social workers, animal control officers, and other professionals on this critical issue. She organizes the annual New Mexico Conference on the topic and has provided statewide training to law enforcement and animal control officers. Tammy is also committed to legislative efforts that enhance environmental and animal rights protections. She played a key role in passing ordinances in Boulder and Estes Park, Colorado, that prohibit the exhibition of wild and exotic animals, and in establishing New Mexico’s Link Awareness Day.
Tammy resides with her partner, Paul, and their furry and feathered family members: Frida, a 19-year-old mutt; Frijolito, a 15-year-old mutt; Cinderella, a 13-year-old mutt; and Mr. T, a 72-year-old parrot.
Lisa Sieben – Treasurer
Lisa is our newest board member although she has been volunteering at Mutt Strutt, Positive Links Conference and tabling for years.
Lisa is a long time animal lover and advocate for animal rights. Lisa believes they are all someone, not something. She lives in Albuquerque with her husband Chris and their doggies.
Lisa is originally from the Boston, MA area and has a BS in Accounting and is a CPA. She is also the organizer of the local Albuquerque vegan group, ABQ-Vegan & volunteers for other vegan organizations & local non-profits in NM. You can catch her volunteering at Santuario de Karuna, a local farmed animal sanctuary a lot of her free time.
Lisa looks forward to continuing her work with Positive Links & helping educate the public of the link between domestic violence & animal abuse.
Kelli Guider – Secretary
Kelli has spent her career in the public section in project management, account management and client success in the publishing and tech fields, and is excited to use the skills she has developed to support the mission of Positive Links. Kelli resides in Tijeras and has opened her home to 12 animals: dogs Layla, Ruby, Snickers, Sid and Mondo, pigs StanLee, Angus, Max, CharLee and Dani, goats Damien, Ernie, Casper and Javier, chicken Lisa and cat Smudge. Kelli has also been fostering dogs for local rescues for many years. Kelli has volunteered and participated in Positive Links events and is proud to now be on the Board of Directors.
Paul Roybal – Board Member
Paul Roybal, a native of Northern New Mexico, brings a unique blend of advocacy, technology expertise, and community engagement to the Positive Links board. A graduate of Central New Mexico Community College with a degree in Computer Programming, Paul has over four decades of experience in IT, specializing in strategic planning and innovative technology solutions.
Paul’s commitment to Positive Links stems from his passion for creating safer, more compassionate communities. He is deeply involved in promoting awareness of the critical connection between animal abuse and domestic violence, supporting the organization’s mission to educate and empower communities to break these cycles of harm.
In addition to his role with Positive Links, Paul serves on the board of Sprouting Compassion, where he advocates for veganism as a means to promote ethical living, environmental sustainability, and improved health. He also volunteers as a radio DJ at 89.1 KANW, New Mexico’s first public radio station, where he shares his love of regional music and culture.
Paul’s diverse experiences and dedication to compassionate living make him a valuable member of the Positive Links team, working to foster understanding and change across New Mexico and beyond.