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
Chief Philanthropy Officer Heather Ruhsam 401-846-0592 ext 116
Director of Finance & Administration Kristen Hartnett 401-846-0592 ext 117
Director of Marketing & Community Relations Kara Montalbano401-846-0592 ext 114
Director of Shelter Medicine Dr. Caroline Franklin, DVM401-846-0592 ext 121
Director of Events & Corporate Relations Connie Kile 401-846-0592 ext 125
Veterinarians Dr. Nadya Gonzalez, DVM Dr. Carissa Dominguez, DVM
Animal Care Center Manager Rachel Davison 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
Humane Education Coordinator Jeanne Jautaikis401-846-0592 ext 120
Facilities Manager Tom Kiley401-846-0592 ext 130
Community Navigator Nick Pappas 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
Development Assistant Tracy Asklar 401-846-0592 ext 124
Finance Assistant Cynthia Zapata 401-846-0592 ext 131
Behavior & Training Assistant Shyreal Evans 401-846-8276
Animal Care Associates Shannon Manning Kara Martens Hannah Edwards Rachel Burnham-Parravano Ashley Caputo Shannon Tumino Isabella Paiva Abigail Leonard Alexander Diffley
Animal Care Center Veterinary Technician Michelle Sousa 401-846-0592 ext 207
Customer Care Associates Zoe Scott Amanda Hansel Kyle Tarbell Ashley Caputo 401-846-8276 ext 101
Spay & Neuter Clinic Administrative Assistants Kim Conway Emily Bonoyer Megan Lajoie

Spay & Neuter Clinic Veterinary Technicians
Briana Succi
Cynthia Mitchell

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: Terry Tinkham
Vice-President: Jack Murphy
Treasurer: Mike Grandchamp
Secretary: Mary Edwards

Dory Benson
Andrea Breyer
Mary Lou Cavanaugh
Maureen Cronin
Katie Gewirz
Christon Gibson
Jan Gordon
Amy Harden
Joan Johnson-Freese
Wendy J Laranjo

Charlotte Marshall
David Martland
Pearl Marvell
Sue Metzger
John Peixinho
Tuni Schartner
Noelle Shiland
Nancy Stafford

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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