Executive Director

ABOUT ANIMAL HUMANE NEW MEXICO

Animal Humane New Mexico (AHNM) is a shelter located in the heart of New Mexico, driven by the belief that every adoptable animal deserves the love of a home, and every home deserves the transformative love of a pet. Through community outreach and shelter animal transfer efforts, Animal Humane helps improve the lives of cats and dogs across the state, providing support to more than 10,000 homeless and at-risk animals each year.

AHNM s impact reaches well beyond the shelter walls through a comprehensive network of programs serving animals and pet owners alike. Its Behavior Support team provides enrichment and training to hundreds of shelter and owned pets each year, addressing the root causes that separate pets from their families. Its Pet Resource Center, the first of its kind in New Mexico, keeps owned pets happy, healthy, and with the families who love them.

Its donor-subsidized Veterinary Clinic delivers reduced-cost care to shelter animals and low-income pet owners, ensuring veterinary access is never a barrier to keeping a family together. The Animal Humane Thrift Shop rounds out this network, turning everyday donations into direct funding for the thousands of animals who pass through the shelter s doors each year. Rooted in community and driven by compassion, Animal Humane has grown into a trusted, multifaceted resource for animals and pet owners across New Mexico, one that meets need wherever it exists, from the shelter floor to the exam room to the front porch of a family working to keep their pet s is a remarkable moment to join an organization whose work not only saves and improves the lives of thousands of animals each year, but also strengthens the bond between pets and the families who love them.

AHNM’s next leader will help shape the organization s future at a time when compassionate, community-driven animal welfare leadership is more essential than ever.

The Executive Director is responsible for the overall leadership, strategic direction, and operational management of the organization in accordance with the mission, policies, and strategic direction established by the Board of Directors. This role provides visionary leadership to advance the organization’s lifesaving mission while ensuring operational excellence across all departments, including Marketing and Development, Veterinary Clinic, Volunteer Services, Community Programs, Pet Pathways, Lifesaving Programs, Thrift Shop Operations, Facilities, Human Resources, Finance, and Executive Administration.

Serving as the primary liaison between the Board of Directors and staff, the Executive Director implements board policies, manages organizational resources, leads the senior leadership team, and ensures the effective delivery of programs and services. The Executive Director also serves as a key ambassador for the organization, strengthening community relationships, fundraising efforts, and partnerships within the animal welfare field.

• Organizational Leadership & Strategy Provide visionary leadership and strategic direction aligned with the mission and goals of Animal Humane New Mexico, developing priorities in partnership with the Board of Directors. Ensure alignment between strategy, programs, and operations, and lead the senior leadership team to strong organizational performance. Monitor performance and community impact, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and mission-driven work.
• Board Relations & Governance Serve as primary staff liaison to the Board, providing timely information to support decision-making. Partner with the Board President on meeting agendas and strategic discussions, and support board engagement in planning,…