Board & Staff
Board of Directors
The Liberty Humane Society is operated by a board of directors who are elected to oversee the activities of the Liberty Humane Society as determined by its by-laws. Positions on the executive board include President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. The current board members are career professionals that live in Jersey City and/or Hudson County. Their love of animals led them each to Liberty Humane Society where they have volunteered their time walking dogs, socializing cats, and fostering animals. This commitment has expanded to include board member participation. The current board members are:
John O'Keefe, President
Gianina Arturo, Treasurer
Jin Park, Member
Norrice Raymaker, Member
Pui Chi Wong, Member
Staff
The Liberty Humane Society is composed of a variety of positions ranging from management and development to volunteer coordination to hands on animal caregivers. Their varied skills allow Liberty Humane Society to provide the community with an array of programs and services. The management of the Liberty Humane Society has spent a vast amount of time, education, and training in animal welfare. Their combined years of experience in the field totals over 50 and includes expertise in such areas as shelter management, wildlife handling and care, animal control, cruelty investigations, teaching, pet therapy, fundraising, and animal medical care and treatment. The current staff includes:
Joanna Hopkinson, Executive Director joanna@libertyhumane.org
Jillian Walters, Director of Operations jillian@libertyhumane.org
Janet Russell, Director of Development janet@libertyhumane.org
Andy Krochalk, Assistant Shelter Manager andy@libertyhumane.org
Debbie Viney, Volunteer Services &
Special Events Manager debbie@libertyhumane.org
Kathi Blocklyn, Cattery Supervisor
