Susanna Shon has been active in TICA since 1984, breeding and showing Siamese and Orientals before turning her focus to Peterbalds under her “Purrsia” cattery. She’s an Approved Allbreed TICA Judge and currently serves as TICA’s Peterbald Breed Chair, having also bred and campaigned multiple International Winning Peterbalds, including Best Cat of the Year honoree IW BW SGC Purrsia Pardonne Moi. A long-time TICA member, Susanna has also written breed articles for cat magazines and is known for mentoring new breeders in the fancy.

Jessica Mockett is a Certified Feline Behavior & Training Professional and Advanced Feline Training Professional, along with a Holistic Pet Health Coach with credentials spanning feline nutrition, elimination behavior, and Fear Free care. She’s authored three cat-care books and holds professional membership with the Cat Writer’s Association. Jessica’s approach blends science-based training methods with holistic, root-cause solutions, giving TICA readers a well-rounded perspective on feline health and behavior.

Rene Knapp is a TICA Approved Allbreed judge (certified since 2006) and TICA Southeast Regional Director. A long-time TICA member and dedicated cat lover, she’s a prolific voice on TICA’s blog, writing on everything from feline health topics like herpes virus and dental care to lighter reads on holiday safety and the social side of cat showing. Her mix of judging experience, regional leadership, and hands-on cat care knowledge makes her one of TICA’s most well-rounded contributors.

Ana Vlahovic is a Siberian cat breeder and cat nutritionist with years of hands-on breeding experience and multiple TICA Top 25 award-winning cats to her name, including IW BW SGC Musrafy Mashkin of NevaAngels. A longtime TICA member, she serves on the Siberian Breed Committee and shares her nutrition expertise through TICA’s blog.