Our Staff & Board of Directors
A sanctuary and animal adoption center can only succeed because of the hard work of so many. Although 75% of those working in the shelter are volunteers, we do have a small staff team.
OUR STAFF
MATT HUGHES | Shelter Manager
Matt has a magic touch. All the dogs know this and they adore him for his love, his dedication to their happy future, and for his deep understanding of their needs. He greets everyone with a smile so you would never know how long or hard his days were. His commitment to the shelter goes above and beyond every single day.
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All of us at the HVSPCA, all the dogs, and the every adopting family will tell you...Matt is the best. Have any dog questions? Send him an email at dogs@HudsonValleySPCA.org and he will help in any way he can.
NICOLE MOORE | Cat Staff
Nicole is organized, super friendly, and knows our cats. Her welcoming demeanor is a staple of the cat room. She will be your go-to person for arranging adoptions of cats and fielding questions about our feline friends. Nicole is typically in the cat office Monday through Friday. On weekends, you can find a dedicated volunteer or other staff member to assist you with your cattery visit.
Have any cat questions? You can email her directly at cats@HudsonValleySPCA.org and she promises to answer all emails as soon as possible.
ERICA MANDEVILLE
ALISON NICHOLS
EDDIE POPPITI
DYLAN SIMON
MIKE CAMIS
CHARLES PICKETT
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OUR EXECUTIVE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
No one may realize that the hard working person cleaning litter boxes is an Executive Board Director. And you may not believe that the woman, who takes dogs home with her almost every night so they can feel what a home is like, is our Board President. Sure, our Executive Board Vice President is a rock star to many, but his leading role at the HVSPCA is animal lover extraordinaire.
Our Executive Board is comprised of big-hearted animal people who are intimately involved in the day-to-day operations of the HVSPCA. No remote control for this devoted group. Come into the shelter and you're bound to run into one of our Board members.
JOANNIE KAY, Executive Board President
PAUL TEUTUL, SR., Executive Board Vice President
TOM DICARRADO, Past President / Executive Board Director
CONNIE DICARRADO, Executive Board Director
HEATHER HALLACK, Executive Board Director
WALTER SKINNER, Executive Board Director (not pictured)
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