Our Team

Maya was hired in August of 2021. Maya grew up in Calais, VT and earned her B.S. from UVM, her MBA at St. Michael’s College and worked at Middlebury College as Director of Animal Programs and Associate Director of Laboratory Support. During that time, she served on the Board of Directors of the Addison County Humane Society and discovered her passion for animal welfare. She served as Director of Program Development and Operations at the Maryland SPCA from 2003 to 2009 and at the Animal Welfare Association (AWA) in New Jersey from 2009 to 2021.

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Keri started working at WCHS in 2002 and holds the record for longevity. A natural at working with people, Keri easily moved into the role of Director of Operations. Somehow, she still finds time to cuddle the kittens.

Keri lives in Putney and enjoys spending time with her husband, Chris and their son Devin. Their twin daughters Kayleigh and Brooke are now enjoying their adulthood. Keri enjoys hiking with her dogs Kody and Delilah and spending time with her cat Neko.

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Lauren began her involvement with WCHS in 2008 when she came to adopt a kitten, and went home with a pregnant mama, becoming a foster. She went on to foster many litters, as well as co-teach WCHS Kids' Club. During this time, while raising her children, she was an Art teacher and moved on to work in the wool world.

Being someone who loves hearing stories and making connections through animals, she feels grateful to be working in an environment that cares so much about our community's pets and their welfare.

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Eric started as a volunteer and was hired as our Kennel Tech in 2012. He has been such an asset to the team that he was promoted to Canine Specialist in the fall of 2017. Eric grew up and lives in Brattleboro.

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Heather has over 20 years of experience working at the VT-NH Veterinary Clinic. She is a familiar face to many for her years at One Stop Country Pet Supply. She lives with her two dogs, George and the notorious Lulu, who was rescued by WCHS from a Native American Reservation in New Mexico.

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Mary Jane also started as a volunteer. When we found out she had years of vet tech experience, we gladly added her to the staff. MJ loves all animals, especially snakes and ferrets and brings her calm skills to the surgery room.

Hayley works with dogs, cats and smallies, providing loving care to all our residents. Her mom works at a local Veterinary Clinic, often bringing home sick or injured animals to help care for, so Hayley has grown up around many different types of pets.

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