Meet Our Team

A humane society's success hinges on the commitment and passion of its team. Our many years of experience, coupled with the unique backgrounds and perspectives, provide an exceptional knowledge base to support our mission. Together, we provide high quality care to the thousands of animals we see each year and energize the programs and services we offer to help those in need. As a resource to our community, we are proud to have a strong and dedicated team looking out for pets and the people who love them.

Board of Directors for 2023-2024

President: Ron Schneider Vice President: Kathy Hughes Treasurer: Katie Graczyk Secretary: Cindy Talbot Members at Large: Stan Barwise, Sam Bishop, Jennifer Breton, John Cavaretta, Robin Cyr, Sean Miller, Mike Ouellet, Ron Schneider and Dan Viehmann  

Staff Members

Abigail Smith
Executive Director

Adam Ricci
Director of Ops. & Programs

Terry Olsen
Director of Finance & Admin

Jenn Danks
Community Services Manager

Dana Falsetta, CBCC-KA
Animal Services Manager

Kate Gollon, DVM
Lead Staff Veterinarian

Andy Scasserra, DVM
Staff Veterinarian

Alexandra Settele, DVM
Staff Veterinarian

Amelia Erickson, DVM
Staff Veterinarian

Chelsea Holman, DVM
Staff Veterinarian

Carolyn Martin, LVT
Licensed Veterinary Technician

Amanda Hausman, LVT
Licensed Veterinary Technician

Amber Anderson, LVT
Licensed Veterinary Technician

Roberta Guertin, CPDT-KA
Behavior & Training Manager

Stephanie Kelley
Marketing Manager

Meredith Nickerson
Asst. Animal Services Manager

Sarah Robblee
Development Coordinator

Caroline Werkheiser
Guest Service Coordinator

Amanda Zimmerman
Youth Programs Coordinator

Rachel Levasseur
Volunteer & Foster Coordinator

Karen Robinson
Animal Care Coordinator

Kim VanSickle, CPDT-KA
Canine Trainer

Laura DesMarais, CPDT-KA
Canine Trainer

Brenda Horowitz, CPDT-KA
Canine Trainer

Melissa McCue-McGrath, CPDT-KA
Canine Trainer

Deanna Gurney
Veterinary Assistant

Vanessa Williamson
Veterinary Assistant

Peyton Foley
Veterinary Assistant

Lydia Gilbert
Veterinary Assistant

Sam Cressey
Client Services Representative

Sarah Cole
Client Services Representative

Casey Bernhardt
Client Services Representative

Chelsea Dahn
Digital Marketing Assistant

Libby Hotra
Executive Assistant

Megan
Adoption Center Staff

Marc
Adoption Center Staff

Samantha
Adoption Center Staff

Sierra
Adoption Center Staff

Jesse
Adoption Center Staff

Lily
Adoption Center Staff

Jennifer
Adoption Center Staff