About STH
STH is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing people with physical disabilities increased independence, security, and quality of life through specially trained service dogs. We ensure a valuable partnership that benefits both.
Board of Directors
STH’s board consists of dedicated and experienced members, each contributing their knowledge and perspectives. Together, they work to ensure the organization’s strategic direction, development, and the best framework for our work.
Meet our board
Here you can meet the board members and learn more about their backgrounds and roles within STH.
Mette Størk Henriksen
Chairperson
CHAIRPERSON
Mette Størk Henriksen
Mette graduated in law in 2008 and has worked as a lawyer since then.
Mette has a yellow Labrador Retriever, Indy, a black Labrador Retriever, Lennox, and the dachshunds Norma and Elvis.
Karen Andersen
Vice-chairperson
VICE-CHAIRPERSON
Karen Andersen
Karen holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration (Cand. Merc.) from CBS and works as an HR Business Partner at SERWIZ A/S.
Karen has a Rhodesian Ridgeback named Kinyemi Mulamaniya My Mr Moose, but he usually comes when called Galu.
Susanne Vintermark
Treasurer
TREASURER
Susanne Vintermark
Susanne holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics and works as HR Director for Continental Europe at Hempel A/S.
Susanne has a Black/Tan Cocker Spaniel named Harald.
Elisabeth Mærsk-Møller
Board member
BOARD MEMBER
Elisabeth Mærsk-Møller
Elisabeth graduated as a veterinarian in 2001 and works as a practicing small-animal veterinarian in her own clinic. Elisabeth is also a volunteer puppy host and has lovingly cared for nine service dog candidates since 2010.
Elisabeth has a yellow Labrador Retriever, Karl, and a black Labrador Retriever, Smilla.
Bjarne Thomsen
Board member
BOARD MEMBER
Bjarne Thomsen
Bjarne holds a Master’s degree in Agricultural Science (Cand. Agro.) from the Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University and works as a special consultant at the Danish Agency for Green Conversion and Water Environment.
Bjarne has a Cavalier King Charles named Chezanne, commonly called Cheza.
Jan Snare Jespersen
Alternate
ALTERNATE
Jan Snare Jespersen
Jan trained as a chef and waiter and worked for many years in purchasing and sales, and he also has a background in local politics. Jan is now retired on an early pension.
Jan has the STH service dog Dallas, a black Labrador.
Gitte Jepsen
Alternate
ALTERNATE
Gitte Jepsen
Gitte Jepsen is trained as an industrial laboratory technician and occupational therapist and is now retired on an early pension.
Gitte has the STH service dog Cirka, a Golden Retriever.
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Articles of association and financial reports
Here you can access STH’s bylaws and annual financial reports. The bylaws set out the formal framework for the organisation’s operations, detailing our structure, purpose, and responsibilities. The annual reports offer a clear overview of our finances and demonstrate how we allocate and manage our resources.
Contact STH
Do you have questions or want to learn more about our work? You are always welcome to contact STH.
About STH - Servicehunde til Handicappede
STH is a non-profit organization that has been training service dogs for people with physical disabilities since 1996. We match each dog with the right user to provide security, support, and increased independence in daily life.