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
Chief Operating Officer Todd Cramer, CAWA 401-846-0592 ext 126
Director of Finance & Administration Ramona Melo 401-846-0592 ext 117
Director of Marketing & Community Relations Kara Montalbano401-846-0592 ext 114
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
Finance Assistant Cynthia Zapata 401-846-0592 ext 131
Behavior & Training Assistant Shyreal Evans 401-846-8276 ext 129
Animal Care Associates Kara Martens Hayley Barrow Rachel Burnham-Parravano Casey Mahoney Shannon Tumino Isabella Paiva Abigail Leonard Alexander Diffley
Animal Care Center Veterinary Technician Michelle Sousa 401-846-0592 ext 132
Customer Care Associates Zoe Scott Ashley Caputo 401-846-8276 ext 101
Spay & Neuter Clinic Administrative Assistants Kim Conway Emily Bonoyer Megan Lajoie Sherry Rice
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: Mike Grandchamp Secretary: Katie Gewirz

Dory Benson
Andrea Breyer
Mary Lou Cavanaugh
Maureen Cronin
Kathleen Galvin
Christon Gibson
Jan Gordon
Amy Harden

Joan Johnson-Freese
Wendy J Laranjo
Charlotte Marshall
David Martland
Tuni Schartner
Heather Sheley
Noelle Shiland

Join Us

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