Meet Our Board

The Funny Farm Rescue & Sanctuary is a volunteer run 501(c)3 non-profit organization. The farm operates thanks to the very generous giving of time and money by the entire Funny Farm community, even the owner and Board of Directors are volunteers.

Laurie Zaleski, Founder, President, and Chairwoman of the Board

Laurie is the founder of the Funny Farm Rescue & Sanctuary. Inspired by her mother and her love of animals, Laurie has grown the Farm

Vicki Schmidt, Board Vice President

Vicki is the Funny Farm’s wildlife expert. Licensed in Wildlife Rescue and Rehabilitation, Vicki specializes in rescuing all types of wildlife, some that live on

Diena Seeger, Board Treasurer & Secretary

Diena brings her experience as an entrepreneur and passion for creating joy in people’s lives to help the business operations of the farm. She oversees

Teresa “Tree” Preziosi, Board Member

Tree was born and raised in Buena, NJ, just a few miles from the Funny Farm Rescue & Sanctuary. As a young girl, she loved

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Your support is greatly needed and appreciated beyond words! Whether it’s extending your time or your wallet we have so many ways to get involved. Be a one-time volunteer or a regular, hold your corporate team building events with us, sponsor an animal, show off your skilled labor, make a donation or set up planned giving.

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