Profiles
Gary Weitzman
DVM, MPH, CAWA
President and CEO
Gary is top dog at this animal-loving organization. He is a seasoned animal welfare professional...
Michael Lowry
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Michael Lowry brings over 29 years of experience in nonprofit accounting and finance to San Diego...
Brian Daugherty
CAWA
Executive Vice President
Brian Daugherty has extensive experience in leading philanthropy teams to achieve extraordinary...
Project Wildlife
The Project Wildlife program has been dedicated to educating the community about wildlife as well...
Dr. Zarah Hedge
DVM, MPH, DACVPM, DABVP
Vice President, Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Zarah Hedge oversees a team 15+ veterinarians who provide lifesaving specialized surgeries,...
Tina Nguyen
SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Vice President, Employee Engagement
Tina has 25 years’ experience and deep knowledge of the principles, practices and functions of...
Carol Spychalski
Vice President of Philanthropy
Carol is a key player in setting the direction for the organization’s philanthropic vision, and...
Jessica Sale
CAWA
Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
With an extensive background leading shelter operations, Jessica embodies the culture of care and...
Jennifer Grantham
Vice President of Philanthropy and Communications
Jennifer is responsible for the strategic direction and execution of the organization’s...
Jace Huggins
Vice President and Chief of Humane Law Enforcement
Jace Huggins oversees one of the largest teams of Humane Law Enforcement Officers in California,...
Stacey Zeitlin
MAT
Vice President, Community Impact Impact
Stacey Zeitlin, MAT, is the Vice President of Community Impact at San Diego Humane Society. She...
Amanda Kowalski
M.S., CPDT-KA, CAWA
Vice President, Animal Welfare
Amanda, our Behavior & Training expert, is dedicated to the animals and has a passion for...