Board of Directors

Chairman
Lynnell Burkett

Vice Chairman
Irene K. Hahn

Treasurer
Larry Walker

Secretary
Lavonne Garrison

Board Members
Bill Crow
Dr. Maria Ferrier
Shannel George
Erika Ivanyi
Bob Logan
Andrea Lutz
Lindsay Martin
Judith McCarter
Elizabeth Netting
Howard Peak
Carol Pfrommer
Natalie Rongonui



Nancy F. May
President/CEO
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• Works with the Board of Directors and helps determine the SA Humane values, mission, vision, and short and long term goals
• Monitors development and implementation of standards, controls, systems, and procedures of SA Humane programs and services
• Regularly evaluates SA Humane programs and services to ensure quality and organizational stability 
• Supervises and assures adequate control of SA Humane fiscal activities including budgeting, reporting, and auditing
• Meets with donors, clients, volunteers, and the community to foster lasting relationships centered on bettering animal welfare
• Assures awareness and response to community needs and helps generate community involvement
• Guarantees a donor-centered organization through comprehensive relationship-building programs focused on loyalty and philanthropy

Cynthia Martinez
Director of Operations
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• Manages and coordinates shelter operations
• Ensures organizational efficiency by organizing, planning and supervising the programs related to the operation of the adoption center, surgical department, receiving department, and animal care department
• Responsible for the well being and humane treatment of animals on and off site
• Supervises building and ground maintenance, purchases supplies and equipment and is responsible for proper maintenance and use of equipment
• Acts as liaison with cooperative veterinary programs
• Coordinates cooperative programs with other agencies
• Oversees customer service
• Safety Manager
• Plans, coordinates and implements new projects in regards to shelter operations
• Provides and ensures staff training and development

Seamus R. Nelson
Director of Communication
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• Serves as the liaison between the media and the San Antonio Humane Society
• Represents the SAHS on local television and radio stations each week to showcase our adoptable pets, and to raise awareness of the pet overpopulation problem in San Antonio
• Coordinates events
• Oversees print and web products
• Ensures all communication from the San Antonio Humane Society is consistent with our mission and values
• Works with the Board of Directors’ Communication Committee
• Seeks out ways to maximize the San Antonio Humane Society’s reach within the community

Pat Good
Director of Development
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• General oversight of agency’s fund raising activities
• Supervises the cultivation, solicitation and stewardship of all contributions and gifts
• Coordinates all grant writing strategies
• Responsible for creation of direct mail solicitations
• Coordinator of Pet Guardianships

Jean Flores
Chief Financial Officer
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• Oversees Accounting and Human Resource functions
• Monitors internal controls and financial processes
• Responsible for financial reporting to the Board of Directors, the public and regulatory agencies
• Coordinates risk management initiatives

Dr. Courtney H. Bridgeman
Chief Veterinarian
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• Supervising and ensuring the health of all animals at the shelter
• Monitoring of clinic and surgery staff in animal health capacity
• Examination and treatment of sick/injured animals under our care
• Spay/Neuter all animals coming through the shelter for adoption
• Education of staff and public in the area of animal health and welfare
• Organize and maintain policy consistent with generally accepted practices for good preventative medicine
• Be a liason between other veterinarians and animal health professionals in and around the area

Sara Phippen
Director of Community Outreach
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• Supervises operations in the Volunteer, Foster, and Humane Education programs
• Coordinates the development of volunteer and foster enrichment programs
• Ensures foster training and development
• Responsible for the well being of animals in foster care and at outreach events
• Coordinates volunteer staffing for special events
• Coordinates cooperative programs with various volunteer groups
• Oversees development of Educational Outreach programs throughout our community

Human Resources Specialist
Sabrina Fowler


Executive Assistant
Emily Bettancourt


Facilities Maintenance
Joseph Roccotagliata


Development Department
From Left:
Luisa Montgomery - Database Assistant
Tina Satre - Database Manager
Crystal Ochoa - Development Associate


Communication Department
From Left:
Andrea Yanase - Photographer
Mikael Persson - Web Coordinator
Jenny Puls - Communication Associate


Community Outreach
From Left:
Shannon Sledge - Humane Education Coordinator
Nikki Prather - Foster Care Coordinator
Felicia Niño - Volunteer Coordinator


Surgery Staff
The SA Humane Society performs spay/neuter surgery on over 5000 animals per year with a handful of dedicated technicians and a spay/neuter coordinator working as a unified team. These hardworking individuals and a team of contract veterinarians work 6-7days a week against the struggle with San Antonio’s pet overpopulation. Public surgery days are Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun by appointment. For more information please call 210-226-7461 ext 127


Adoption Counselors
The SA Humane Society employs part-time and full-time adoption counselors/customer service representatives to help in the care of our animals. They are responsible for preparing pets and their paperwork for adoption, providing accurate information and friendly service to the public, and screening potential pet adopters.


Animal Health Staff
The SA Humane Society employs part-time and full-time animal health technicians to help in the care of our animals. They are responsible for documenting and evaluating the health status and temperament of the animals in our care. This includes providing appropriate medical care and screening of all incoming and adopted animals.

Contact the Clinic: 226-7461 ext. 107


Animal Care Staff
The SA Humane Society employs part-time and full-time animal care technicians to help in the care of our animals. They are responsible for general care and maintenance of the shelter animals. This includes feeding, cleaning, disinfecting and grooming. They also assist in the process of introducing potential pet adopters to the many pets.