ABOUT US
NAPSA is a fiscally sponsored project of Community Initiatives, a San Francisco-based 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization. Initial funding for NAPSA was provided by the Arcus Foundation, the New England Anti-Vivisection Society and the Park Foundation.
NAPSA is administered and operated by a seven-member advisory committee, which develops the policies that guide the organization, and an Executive Director who oversees the day to day activities of the group. It is the responsibility of both the advisory committee and the Executive Director to ensure that the organization's values and principles are never compromised.
NAPSA Advisory Committee
Jen Feuerstein (Save the Chimps), Chair
Lesley Day (Chimps, Inc.)
Gloria Grow (Fauna Foundation)
Patti Ragan (Center for Great Apes)
Cathy Spraetz (Chimp Haven)
April Truitt (Primate Rescue Center)
Jennifer Whitaker (Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest)
Executive Director
Sarah Baeckler Davis
ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES
- Respect
- Integrity
- Transparency
- Accountability
- Professionalism
- Promoting excellence
- Cooperation
ORGANIZATIONAL PRINCIPLES
- Abide by, uphold and promote NAPSA membership requirements
- Act within and uphold applicable laws
- Be vigilant and aware of potential for misconduct
- Maintain high standards
- Operate within an ethic of continuous improvement
- Interact with other members in a respectful and professional way
- Abide by NAPSA Conflict of Interest Policy
- Act with fairness in relations with staff, volunteers, vendors and partners
- Place a strong emphasis on safety and security for the well-being of primate residents, staff and visitors
- Demonstrate a commitment to the welfare of captive primates
- Maintain the integrity and reputation of NAPSA
- Provide procedures for receiving, investigating and addressing complaints, grievances, or other feedback
- Transfer primate residents only if in their best interest and only to another NAPSA sanctuary
