Eleni Skindilias is the Chief Communications Officer at Passion for Paws, where she has dedicated her work to advancing animal welfare in both rescue and veterinary environments. Eleni’s path into animal welfare was shaped by a defining moment that sparked a lifelong commitment to advocacy, care, and community-driven impact.

Through her leadership with Passion for Paws, Eleni has played a central role in initiatives and day to day, leading successful campaigns and large-scale events that directly support emergency rescue cases. She spearheads initiatives such as the Second Chances Toy Drive and Dog-ust, a month-long campaign dedicated to raising critical funds for dogs in urgent need. Her work has been instrumental in building meaningful partnerships and cultivating a strong, engaged community around the rescue.

Eleni focuses on strengthening the bridge between veterinary medicine and rescue, advocating for compassionate care and emphasizing the importance of collaboration in improving animal outcomes. In her role at Royal Vet, she is creating systems of support that benefit animals, the people who care for them, and the communities that surround them, always with a focus on tangible, lasting impact.

After fostering and sharing many playdates with dogs in the rescue’s care, Eleni adopted Ollie. Ollie is a Passion for Paws three-legged rescue who became her perfect match. Together, Eleni and Ollie embody the values that guide her work: showing up for their communities, supporting friends and families, and standing beside those who are not afraid to speak up for animals without a voice.

Her passion for community building, fundraising, and animal welfare continues to guide her work, reflecting the power of empathy, leadership, and purposeful action.