Board of Directors

Deb is delighted to serve as President for the Humane Society. A volunteer since 2005, Deb has been involved in many events benefitting NH Humane. Since 2010, she has fostered cats and kittens. A resident of Meredith, Deb is active in the community and, prior to retirement, was a NH public school administrator.

A native New Hampshire resident, Jon joined the Humane Society Board in 2021. Actively involved in the Lakes Region, Jon brings his very impressive business knowledge and a sincere love of animals to the Board of Directors at New Hampshire Humane Society.

Ashley is part of the pretigious Sotheby's International Realty Brand. She calls Gilford home along with her perfect tripawd rescue dog, Stella. When she is not working, she spends her free time exploring Winnipesaukee and relaxing at her family property on Welch Island.

Jerry is an entrepreneur and real estate investor. He and his wife adopted their dog, Molly, from NH Humane in 2018. Jerry has extensive Board experience including meaningful work with the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation. Jerry brings a wealth of knowledge and energy to NH Humane Society.

The Director of Public Health for the Capital Area Public Health Network at Granite United Way, Sam received her MSW from UNH. She lives with her husband and rescue cats and supports the Humane Society so animals and people have opportunity for love, growth, and empowerment. 

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Larissa and her family helped create the city's first dog park with donations from the Lezama family. She says of her hard-working immigrant family that they rose to success through perseverance. The family opened Las Piñatas in the former railroad station in Laconia after moving to the Lakes Region from Mexico City. 

Beth served for 15 years as the practice manager for an Emergency Animal Hospital. After a year with NH Humane, she was appointed Director of Medical Services for the organization. Beth is a passionate advocate for animals and brings significant expertise and knowledge to the organization.

A marketing specialist for Eastern Propane & Oil, Nate is integral in the partnership between Eastern and the Humane Society. Nate helped plan the BE A HERO 5k and PURRS & POURS - the granite state’s first cat café. Nate has numerous pets including a rescue pup from New Hampshire Humane Society.

Jeanne volunteered and worked for NHHS for many years. She is now a nurse practitioner. Among her many pets is a NH Humane rescue horse that has been with her for 30 years! Jeanne raises dogs for Guiding Eyes for the Blind and brings her animal welfare expertise and compassion to the Board.