Kathleen SchrenkNew Orleans native Kathleen Schrenk has been pursuing her passion for volunteering since 2001. She received her bachelor's degree in speech and language pathology from Louisiana State University and went on to work as a speech therapist and classroomteacher. Following Hurricane Katrina, Schrenk worked actively with volunteer groups to replant marsh grass in City Park and to restore sand dunes on the coast. A founding member of NOLA City Bark dog park, Schrenk also serves on the Louisiana SPCA board and is a member of the Society of Children's Books Writers and Illustrators. Read More Read Less