Staff and Board

The Humane Society of Western Montana is fortunate to have educated, knowledgeable and compassionate employees.

Pet Adoption & Welfare Specialist (PAWS)

Contact our PAWS group at: paws@myhswm.org.

Maya Aurichio

Pet Support Counselor

Courtney Bawden

Pet Adoption & Welfare Specialist

Kira Dallaserra

Pet Adoption & Welfare Specialist

Stacia Hill

Pet Adoption & Welfare Specialist

Rick Holder

Maintenance Technician

Ivy Nys

Pet Support Counselor

Noel Okazaki

Pet Adoption & Welfare Specialist

Jarrod Vaupel

Pet Adoption & Welfare Specialist

Medical Team

Contact our Medical Team at: clinic@myhswm.org.

Dr. Sam Mitchell

Director of Shelter Medicine

Dr. Heather Fumia

Shelter Veterinarian

Sara Mueller

Clinic Coordinator

Kariel Buche

Veterinary Assistant

Behavior Team

Contact our Behavior Team at: behavior@myhswm.org.

Megh O’Brien

Behavior & Training Manager, CPDT-KA

Board Members

Amy Cristaldi

Emily Adamson Koemans

Jessica Walrath

Maddie Starke

Tony Catania