Our Leadership Team

We are dedicated to providing quality compassionate service to animals and our community. At Seattle Humane, our leadership team reflects the values we embrace.

Visit our blog to learn more about our new Executive Director Jessie Swisher Spiers.

Erika Barry

Senior Accountant

My pets: dogs Daisy, Lily & Cooper and cat Shadow

Annie Bennett

Annual Giving Manager

My pet: dog Theo

Jen Bliss

Grants Officer

My pet: dog Georgia

Farrah Branson

Animal Training Manager

My pets: dogs Reggie, Athena & Oliver and cat Calamity

KC Caine

Director of Strategic Initiatives

My pets: cats Tan France & Dorian Gray

Christina Charlton

Clinic Director

My pets: dogs Finley & Birdie and cat Linden

Paige Cooper

Donor Services Manager

My pets: dogs Remy & Hank and cats Oliver, Trix & Cyclops

Sarah Davidson

Lifesaver Manager

My pets: dogs Jax & Becks

Dr. Lisa Dixon

Staff Veterinarian

My pets: dogs Bailey & Orlie

Julia Eagan

Major Gifts Officer

My pets: dog Murphy

Dr. Hadar Friedman

Community Medicine Veterinarian

My pets: dog Bafla and cats Puddle & River

Dr. Jenn Hergert

Staff Veterinarian

My pets: dog Chain Chomp and cats Doodle & Wednesday

Shelley Houser

Facilities Manager

Dr. Chase Huffman

Development Director

My pets: dog Fronco and cats Yukiko & Retsuko

Eli Jones

Director of Facilities & Capital Projects

My pets: dog Evelyn, cat Shadow and gecko Spotty

Dr. Katie Kuehl

Associate Professor – Shelter Medicine & Outreach, WSU College of Veterinary Medicine

My pets: dog Harrison and cats Bowie & Elton

Matthew Lider

Associate Director of Philanthropy

My pets: dog Senna and cat Cleo

Julie McCabe

Pet Support Services Director

My pets: dog Jerry

Heidi Muir

Education Services Manager

My pet: cat D.B. Cooper

Chelsea Nelson

Shelter Care Manager

My pets: dogs June & Willie and cat Wes

Megan Nelson

External Relations Director

My pets: dog Nelly Rose

Kaitlyn O’Neel

Veterinary Social Worker

My pets: dogs Eli & Troy and cat Meeko

Jordan Parker

Director of Finance

My pets: dog Cedar and cats Misty & Drizzle

Dr. Krystal Price

Lead Veterinarian

My pets: dogs Finley & Birdie and cat Linden

Dr. Lauren Restis

Senior Staff Veterinarian

My pet: cat Butch

Kim Schulze

Behavior Manager

My pet: dog Darby

Dr. Kristen Shearer

Staff Veterinarian

My pets: dog Frances and cat Murray

Jessie Swisher Spiers

Executive Director

My pets: dog Leia and cats Bean & Busby

Jenny Stamenson

Associate Director of Events & Strategic Partnerships

My pet: cat Emma

Melody Stone

Adoption Manager

My pets: cats Clarence, Clifford, Mickey, Harlow & Wendy

Jenn Suzuki

Volunteer Services Manager

My pets: dogs Desmond & Clementine and cats Wally & Baby Carrot

Jeremy Tardiff

Intake Manager

Brenda Tincher

Planned Giving Officer

My pets: dog Cesar

Catie Waits

Foster Manager

My pets: cats Frankie & Leroy

Ali Waszmer

Director of Animal Care

My pets: dogs Crumpet, Tetsu, Moira & Steve and cats Nairobi Night, Satun Stardust & Hank.

Amanda Wiley

Pet Resource Center Manager

My pet: dog Ser Jorah

Seattle Humane Board Leadership

Clare Pedersen
President

Management Consultant, A London Lady LLC
Executive Committee; Ex Officio of All Committees
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Chief Operating Officer, nVoq Incorporated
Chair, Governance & Nominations Committee; Finance Committee; Audit & Risk Management Committee; Executive Committee; Strategic Planning Committee
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Phil Sorgen
Treasurer

Venture Partner, Tola Capital
Chair, Finance Committee; Executive Committee; Strategic Planning Committee
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Kelly Wittman
Secretary

Community Volunteer
Executive Committee; Donor Development Committee
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Jeff Betts

Head of Business Development, Spur Reply
Strategic Planning Committee; Technology Committee
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Kathy Connors

Community Volunteer
Governance & Nominations Committee
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Colin Duffy

SVP – Specialty Lending Group, Columbia Bank
Finance Committee

Nipun Dureja

Group Vice President, DocuSign
Chair, Technology Committee; Strategic Planning Committee
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Cristin Flynn Goodwin

Founder and CEO, Advanced Cyber Strategies
Audit & Risk Management Committee; Finance Committee; Strategic Planning Committee
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Nate King

Principal, Investor Relations, Amazon
Finance Committee; Strategic Planning Committee
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Val Parrish

Community Volunteer
Donor Development Committee; Strategic Planning Committee
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Karen Raines, J.D.

Corporate Counsel, Regulatory Compliance, Costco
Chair, Audit & Risk Management Committee; Strategic Planning Committee
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Darcy Roennfeldt

Head of Strategy & Fiduciary Solutions, PNC Private Bank
Donor Development Committee; Governance & Nominations Committee