Meet The Board
Who We Are
The New England Federation of Humane Societies (NEFHS) is led by a dedicated group of individuals committed to advancing animal welfare throughout New England. Our all-volunteer Board of Directors and Advisory Council bring a wealth of experience, passion, and expertise to our organization.
Our primary focus is on providing animal professionals in our region with unparalleled training and networking opportunities to enhance their ability to care for animals effectively.
Interested in learning more about our board members or joining our team? Contact us for more information.
Current Board
Leadership
President
Megan Talbert
Dakin Humane Society, MA
1st Vice President
Dana Falsetta
Animal Welfare Society, ME
2nd Vice President
Steph Rose
MSPCA, MA
Secretary
Alison Bremmer
MSPCA at Nevins Farm, MA
Treasurer
Kiersten Scarpati
Ethos | VONT Digital Design & Marketing
Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland, ME
Directors
Crystal Arnott
Lowell Humane Society, MA
Jennifer Adams
Connecticut Humane Society, CT
Lindsay Hamrick
New Hampshire SPCA, NH
Brad Shear
Potter League for Animals, RI
Claudia Meyer-Maaseidvaag
HART of Maine, ME
Marlaina Grueskin
Midcoast Humane Society, ME
Shannon Cote
Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland, ME
Advisory Council
Caitie Tomlinson
Animal Rescue League of Boston, MA
Emily Kerylow
Monadnock Humane Society, NH
Devon Krusko
Red Rover, VT
Kara Montalbano
Potter League for Animals, RI
Laurie Lawless
Shelter Behavior Integrations, VT
Christen Trayah Vermont
Mathew Miller Pope Memorial Cocecho Valley Humane Society, NH
Nicole Forsyth The Boys and Girls Club of Souhegan Valley, NH
Allyson Simerlein Connecticut Humane Society, CT
Allison Levy Nantucket Island Safe Harbor for Animals, MA
Zoe Picanso Connecticut Humane Society, CT
David Leach Pope Memorial SPCA, NH
