Our Leadership Team

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Katie Parker, Humane Colorado President and CEO, smiling in yellow cardigan while kneeling beside senior black dog

Katie Parker

President and CEO

Katie Parker, CAWA, is the President and CEO for Humane Colorado, an organization that provided early inspiration for her nearly 20-year career in animal welfare. In 2026, Katie became the President and CEO. Learn more about Katie Parker.

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Kelly Bell

Vice President of Marketing and Communications

Kelly Bell serves as a member of the Executive Team at Humane Colorado, where she plays a key role in shaping brand strategy and overseeing the organization’s marketing operations.

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John Butler

Vice President of Finance and Administration

John Butler joined Humane Colorado as Vice President of Finance and Administration in November 2023.

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Mary Sarah Fairweather

Vice President of Animal Welfare

Mary Sarah Fairweather is thrilled to bring more than 28 years of non-profit experience to Humane Colorado. She started her career in the performing arts, first in development at Carnegie Hall and later in leadership at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.

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Lindsey Hersey

Vice President of People

Lindsey Hersey, MBA, SPHR, serves as a member of the Executive Leadership Team at Humane Colorado. As a thought leader and business partner, Lindsey helps shape best-in-class employment and volunteer experiences for the compassionate people who serve Humane Colorado’s mission every day.

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Cathy Sanders

Chief Philanthropy Officer

As Chief Philanthropy Officer at Humane Colorado, Cathy Sanders leads the organization’s comprehensive fundraising strategy, ensuring the vital resources needed to fulfill its mission of ending pet homelessness and animal suffering.

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Daria McKay

Vice President of Veterinary Services

Daria McKay, RVT, CVPM, brings nearly two decades of experience in veterinary medicine, with extensive expertise in clinical operations, practice management, and organizational leadership.

Board of Directors

Officers

Chair

Kristi Arellano

Vice Chair

David Powell

Immediate Past Chair

Janice Kercheville

Treasurer

Michael Beaulieu

Secretary

Rob Morrill

Directors

Carla Beal

Michael Carrigan

Jen Clanahan

Leanna Clark

Brenda Cox

Heidi Elliott

Mashenka Lundberg

Kate Paul

Todd Prescott

Patti Shwayder

Dr. Beth Spencer

Maren Stewart