D’Ann has been working with Dr. Young since 2001. A Colorado native, D’Ann attended both the University of Colorado in Boulder and UNC.  An animal lover since she was young, D’Ann lives with two cats, Joey and Finnegan, and two dogs, Sister Bear and Nathan. She believes, “living with animals benefits us in countless ways and should not be prohibited by financial restraints”. D’Ann believes education, affordable care, and effective spay & neutering are the answers for providing a good life for companion animals worldwide.