Each day, our committed team of staff and volunteers breathes life into our mission, saving the lives of thousands of animals every year.

Meet Our Team

Chief Executive Officer Brad Shear, CAWA 401-846-0592 ext 115
Director of Marketing & Community Relations Kara Montalbano 401-846-0592 ext 114
Director of Finance & Administration Ramona Melo 401-846-0592 ext 117
Director of Philanthropy Robin Maxcy 401-846-0592 ext 116
Director of Human Resources Laura Chabot 401-846-0592 ext 126
Spay & Neuter Clinic Veterinarian Dr. Carissa Dominguez, DVM
Animal Care Center Manager Nicholas Pappas 401-846-8276 ext 104
Volunteer Manager Stephanie DeThomas 401-846-8276 ext 106
Behavior Services Lead Alisha Brzozowy 401-846-8276 ext 129
Spay & Neuter Clinic Managers Hollie PomfretHeather Cocolla 401-369-7297 ext 303
Animal Health Manager Mallory Farrell 401-846-0592 ext 128
Intake/Foster Coordinator Nikole Ferzoco 401-846-0592 ext 108
Events and Stewardship Manager Kyle Tarbell 401-846-0592 ext 125
Humane Education Coordinator Jeanne Jautaikis401-846-0592 ext 120
Marketing & Brand Specialist Karyn Jimenez-Elliott401-846-0592
Facilities Manager Tom Kiley401-846-0592 ext 130
Facilities Tech Melissa Travers401-846-0592 ext 130
Community Navigator Alix Bernado 401-846-8276 ext 118
Administrative Assistant Othni Lindor 401-846-0592 ext 122
Lead Animal Care Associate Brittnie Coray 401-846-8276 ext 109
Behavior & Training Assistant Shyreal Evans 401-846-8276 ext 129
Animal Care Associates Kara MartensHayley BarrowCasey MahoneyShannon TuminoIsabella PaivaAbigail LeonardAlexander Diffley Genesis Price Julian Cordeiro
Animal Care Center Veterinary Technician Michelle Sousa 401-846-0592 ext 132
Customer Care Associates Zoe ScottAshley CaputoMatthew Rice 401-846-8276 ext 101
Spay & Neuter Clinic Administrative Assistants Kim ConwayEmily BonoyerMegan Lajoie Jenna Ruzzo
Spay & Neuter Clinic Veterinary Technicians Briana Succi Cynthia Mitchell Tanya Carl

Meet Our Board of Directors

The board serves as the guardian of the organization’s mission, ensuring its relevance and vitality within the community. It bears the responsibility of monitoring the organization’s success in fulfilling its mission. We extend our sincere appreciation to the following individuals who have generously volunteered their time and energy on behalf of the organization, showcasing their unwavering commitment.

President Jack Murphy
Vice-President John Peixinho
Treasurer Michael Grandchamp
Secretary Katie Gewirz
Board Member Dory Benson
Board Member Andrea Breyer
Board Member Mary Lou Cavanaugh
Board Member Maureen Cronin
Board Member Kathleen Galvin
Board Member Christon Gibson
Board Member Amy Harden
Board Member Joan Johnson-Freese
Board Member Wendy J Laranjo
Board Member Charlotte Marshall
Board Member David Martland
Board Member Noelle Shiland

Join Us

If you love people and pets as much as we do, we’d love to get to know you.
Open Positions
Scroll to Top