ARPA Expands Board to Seven After President's Departure
Animal Rescue and Protection Association restructures leadership with new president Laura López and two additional board members to boost rescue.
Key Points
- Jaume Vilamajó, founding president, steps down but stays as volunteer and honorary president.
- Laura López, former VP, now president; Laura Valero new VP.
- Board adds Cristina Orozco and Xavier Neila, growing to seven members.
- Changes aim to inject fresh energy into animal rescue projects.
The Animal Rescue and Protection Association (ARPA) has expanded its board from five to seven members to strengthen its projects and activities following the recent departure of its long-serving president, Jaume Vilamajó.
Vilamajó, a founding member, stepped down a few weeks ago for personal reasons to make way for newer generations. He remains involved as a volunteer and has been named honorary president in recognition of his extensive contributions. ARPA representatives thanked him, stating that "it's not a goodbye but just a see you later, because the old rockers never die"—words frequently used by Vilamajó himself.
Laura López, previously vice president, now serves as president. She leads a restructured team that includes Laura Valero as vice president, Meritxell Losada as secretary, Teresa Pardo as treasurer, and Cristina Martín as board member. The board has grown with the addition of two new members, Cristina Orozco and Xavier Neila.
Association officials described the changes as a way to maintain momentum with fresh energy, allowing the group to advance its ongoing rescue and protection efforts with a broader team.
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