Abigail Smith
Executive Director
Meet Our Team
A humane society's success hinges on the commitment and passion of its team. Our many years working with animals, as well as our unique backgrounds and perspectives, create a collective knowledge base that enhances the quality of care given to the thousands of animals we see each year and the energizes the programs and services we offer.2019-2020 AWS Board of Directors
President: John Cavaretta ~ Vice President: Cathy Connors ~ Treasurer: Katie Graczyk ~ Secretary: Robin Cyr
Members at Large: Gail Arnold, Barbara Bartlett, Stan Barwise, Kathy Hughes, Gary R. Leech, Malte Lukas, Mike Ouellet
Honorary Members: Cindy Talbot, Sam Bishop, and John Rhoades
Kerrie Leclair
Director of Development
Bobbi Adkins
Shelter Manager
Jenn Danks
Asst. Shelter Manager
Jen Adkins
Transport Program Manager
Terry Hutchins
Administrative Manager
Marie O’Brien
Foster Program Manager
Rachel Levasseur
Volunteer Program Manager
Stephanie Kelley
Marketing Manager
Brie Roche
Humane Educator
Jessica Talbot
Clinic Manager
Dr. Nicholas Urbanek, BVMS
Director of Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Don Sharp, DVM
Staff Veterinarian
Dr. Kate Gollon, DVM
Staff Veterinarian
Anna DeMerchant, LVT
Lead Licensed Veterinary Tech.
Shelby Hamel, LVT
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Carolyn Martin, LVT
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Amanda Hausman, LVT
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Deanna Gurney
Technician Assistant
Cassandra Rabideau
Clinic Receptionist
Kristen DeKoning
Clinic Receptionist
Kim VanSickle, CPDT-KA
Lead Canine Training Instructor
Roberta Guertin, CPDT-KA
Behavior & Training Admin Mgr
Maryjane Grant, CPDT-KA
Canine Training Instructor
Lisa Walker, CBATI
Canine Training Instructor
Karen Casey, CPDT-KA
Canine Training Instructor
Naomi Smith, CPDT-KA
Canine Training Instructor
Bud Munson
Facilities Coordinator
Karen Robinson
Animal Care Coordinator
Shawna Barth
Client Services Coordinator
Libby Chaney
Administrative Assistant
Kaylyn Schneider
Development Assistant
Rich
Cat Care Assistant
Britney
Animal Care Staff
Nicky
Animal Care Staff
Ginger
Animal Care Staff
Morgan
Animal Care Staff
Meredith
Animal Care Staff
Scott
Animal Care Staff
Kate
Animal Care Staff
Jasmine
Animal Care Staff
Lizzie
Animal Care Staff
Kaitlyn
Animal Care Staff
Hayley
Animal Care Staff
Tom
Animal Care Staff
Marlaina
Animal Care Staff
Heather
Animal Care Staff
Shelby
Animal Care Staff
Toby
Animal Care Technician