Executive Director Padraic Gallagher
Executive Director since October, 2024Padraic 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