Kurt Krukenberg
President
Kurt joined HSSV in 2020 after previously serving as chair of our board of directors. He is thrilled to lead a talented and passionate team that is saving lives, keeping families together, and creating a better future for pets and their people. He currently serves on the boards of Shelter Animals Count and The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement.
Prior to HSSV, Kurt spent two decades helping companies create sustainable growth. As an executive coach, he worked with business and nonprofit leaders to design effective organizations, build high-performing teams, and develop their own leadership skills. As a management consultant, Kurt led engagements for Fortune 500 clients in media, technology, healthcare, and life sciences. He also has operating experience in marketing, sales, and product development at industry-leading technology companies. He received his MBA from Harvard Business School and his bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from Rice University. Kurt is eternally grateful to have been rescued by his wife Charu and their four-legged family.
Jaime Allen
Vice President, Community Programs
Jaime joined HSSV in 2005 and currently leads our Keeping Families Together initiative which focuses on increasing equality in access to veterinary care and essential pet services. Over the years, she has served in various areas within HSSV, from Volunteer Programs and Adoptions to Humane Education and Veterinary Services.
Before joining HSSV, Jaime led the development of service-learning youth programs in both academic institutions and private youth organizations. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree with a minor in Art History from Santa Clara University, as well as a teaching credential from San Jose State University. Her 13 year old pitbull, Minky, continues to amaze and inspire her.
Dan Coleman
Chief Development Officer
As a lifelong animal lover, Dan is excited to lead the effort to fuel HSSV’s lifesaving mission. He joined HSSV in 2023 with over a decade of experience in philanthropy, including executive leadership roles at the San Francisco Symphony, Detroit Symphony Orchestra, and The Cleveland Orchestra.
In addition to arts & culture nonprofits, he also has served in LGBTQ+, higher education, government, and for-profit Philanthropy Tech organizations. Dan has presented at national conferences on a range of fundraising topics and served as Guest Faculty for the League of American Orchestra’s Essentials of Orchestral Management Seminar. He is a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals and volunteers his time as a board member of the Bluecoats, Inc. based in Canton, Ohio. Dan and his husband Alvaro enjoy exploring the Bay Area with their adopted dogs, Spock and Seven of Nine.
Farideh Eshagh
Vice President, Finance
Farideh joined HSSV in 2023 after her love for animals set her eyes on the organization. She brings over 20 years of executive leadership experience in diverse non-profit and fast paced, high technology companies throughout Silicon Valley.
Prior to joining HSSV, she spearheaded the financial strategies at a non-profit global organization focused on women technologists which partnered with leading academic institutions and Fortune 500 companies. Her strategic operational leadership skills and collaborative management style have been the key to success throughout her career. Farideh earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from San Jose State University. She resides in San Jose where her home is filled with wagging tails including her two dogs.
Lisa Feder
Senior Director, Veterinary Services
Lisa joined HSSV in 2023 after working in a consulting role with our medical team. She has over 25 years of experience in non-profit leadership at shelters around the country, primarily in operations and medical roles, and is a Certified Animal Welfare Administrator (CAWA).
As a passionate advocate for the power of people, pets, and data collection, Lisa closely follows evolving trends in sheltering and veterinary medicine and is excited to be a part of HSSV’s Keeping Families Together initiative. Lisa shares her home with two cats and an anxious chihuahua-papillon mix.
Kristen Jahnke
Vice President, Operations
Kristen joined HSSV in 2016 with over a decade of experience in animal welfare. She leads HSSV’s Saving Lives initiative and oversees shelter operations, including Community Services, Rescue, Foster, Animal Care, Behavior, Training, and Adoptions.
Kristen previously worked in social services, holds a bachelor’s degree in Social Work from Marquette University, and is a Certified Animal Welfare Administrator (CAWA). She contributes to the advancement of animal welfare practices and shares her expertise in helping animals and people through national conferences, working groups, and hands-on training. At home, she lives with a resilient dog with no front legs, a geriatric hamster, and numerous fish.
Dr. Cristie Kamiya
Chief of Shelter Medicine
Dr. Kamiya joined HSSV in 2012, after a over year of spending her Saturdays in HSSV’s surgery suite as a contract veterinary surgeon. Prior to HSSV, Dr. Kamiya worked as a shelter veterinarian in several humane societies, municipal shelters, and rescues in Colorado, Arizona, and northern California. In 2013, Dr. Kamiya completed a 3-year intensive residency-training program in shelter medicine from the University of California-Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Kamiya is one of just a handful of residency-trained Shelter Veterinarians in the country. She holds a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree and a Master of Business Administration degree from Colorado State University.
Dr. Kamiya enjoys traveling and volunteering with organizations that provide veterinary support for underserved areas in the U.S. and internationally. In her free time, Dr. Kamiya delights in fostering underage shelter kittens and spending time outdoors with her adopted shelter dogs.
Kristi Mack
Senior Director, Human Resources
Kristi joined HSSV in 2020 after serving as an HR Director and Consultant for over 25 years in a variety of industries. She brings an experienced and collaborative approach to HR in partnering with individuals and teams, continuing to enhance the employee experience, and elevating connections with corporate and community partners. She is an active member of The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement (AAWA).
Kristi earned a bachelor’s degree in HR Management from San Jose State University. She is a passionate community advocate and in between playing with her four dogs (Roxy, Sara, Cece, and Waggy), you can find Kristi volunteering with many of her local non-profits.
Yvonne Saucedo
Chief of People
Yvonne joined HSSV in 2017. The first time she came on-site during a corporate volunteer experience, Yvonne knew immediately that HSSV was the place she wanted to support and eventually work. Prior to HSSV, Yvonne held various executive-level Human Resources positions in the high-tech industry. In her 20 years of experience, she focused on Mergers and Acquisitions, Human Resources Operations, Organizational Development, Talent Acquisition and building G&A functions within start-ups. She holds a Master’s Degree in Clinical Psychology and earned a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from San Francisco State.
Yvonne volunteers her time as a member of the Board of Directors for Warm Winters. She has combined her lifetime support of animals and her love of world travel by continuing to escort rescue animals to the US from less developed countries. As appropriately noted by her dear friend, her cats (Clyde and White Paw Kitty) currently share their home with Yvonne.
Nancy Willis
Vice President, Strategic Growth
Nancy relocated from Maui to join HSSV in 2023. In this newly created role, Nancy oversees marketing and works cross-functionally to lead HSSV’s Changing The Game initiative.
Nancy has more than two decades of leadership experience across a range of nonprofit and for-profit organizations, including the Maui Humane Society, Dave & Cheryl Duffield Foundation, and the Major League Baseball Players Association. As a lifelong animal lover, Nancy has always been surrounded with pets. She has fostered many dogs (and a few cats) and she has a soft spot in her heart for senior animals.