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Interested in joining our Board of Directors?

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Please submit completed application and attachments (resume or CV) via email to the Kaua’i Humane Society Executive Director nicole@kauaihumane.org and the President of the KHS Board of Directors dvgiovanni333@gmail.com.

Executive Director Padraic Gallagher

Executive Director since October, 2024

Padraic Gallagher, former disaster program manager for the American Red Cross in Līhuʻe, was tabbed by the Kauaʻi Humane Society Board of Directors to become the next executive director and will officially begin his duties Oct. 21.

Gallagher brings a diverse background in management, planning and customer service to the table, with significant experience in the nonprofit and government sectors.

He and his wife Shannon also served as foster parents to several Kauaʻi Humane Society animals throughout the years.

Gallagher worked with the the American Red Cross in Lihuʻe for nearly 10 years, overseeing 120 volunteers and coordinating disaster response efforts in his role as disaster program manager. He also collaborated with the Kauaʻi Emergency Management Agency on mass care incidents.

Gallagher worked as a park ranger with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Kīlauea prior to his time with the American Red Cross, maintaining visitor records, enforcing safety rules to protect guests, staff and wildlife and providing park information to enhance customer service.

He also participated in park maintenance and public education efforts, focusing on responsible recreation and safe park activities.

“I am looking forward to this new opportunity to ensure the health, safety and happiness of our pets and their families,” said Gallagher. “I hope to build upon the great work Nicole has done the past few years.”

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in History from Benedictine University

Associate’s Degree in Liberal Arts from Kishwaukee College

Kaua'i Humane Society Staff

Padraic Gallagher, Executive Director – executivedirector@kauaihumane.org

Jess McEvoy, Director of Finance – jess@kauaihumane.org

Tanya Ramseth, Director of Development – support@kauaihumane.org

Ben Osorno, Director of Operations – ben@kauaihumane.org

Beth Boring, Animal Care Manager

Shaiann Montgomery, BloomingTails Manager

Christine Larson, Customer Service Manager – customerservice@kauaihumane.org

Smeeta Narang, Communications Coordinator – social@kauaihumane.org

Rebecca Mungall, Marketing Coordinator – social@kauaihumane.org

Bethany Guthman, Volunteer Coordinator – volunteers@kauaihumane.org

Cat Winfield, Rescue Coordinator – cat@kauaihumane.org

Cody Smith, Foster Coordinator – fosters@kauaihumane.org

Our Board of Directors

Dan Giovanni, Chair | Board Member since 2020 | Kalaheo
Kurt Last, First Vice President | Board Member since 2020 | Anahola
Maria Malm, Secretary | Board Member since 2023 | Johnsonville, NY
Eliza Lisa Kobayashi, Board Member | Board Member since 2023 | Kapaa
David Cohen, Board Member | Board Member since 2020 | Del Mar, California
Howard Appel, Board Member | Board Member since 2020 | Del Mar, California
Andrew Goode | Board Member since 2024 | Kapaa
Jill Lowry, Board Member | Board Member since 2023 | Koloa
Scott Valentino, Board Member | Member since 2024, Oahu

SHELTER FULL: Over 220 adoptable cats/kittens and 60 dogs are waiting for their second chance!

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