Release: December 8, 2023.

Esther E. Kessie

The Humane Society of New York

(212) 252-4840

Esther.hsny@verizon.ne

Say Hello To Our New Executive Director 

Former ASPCA executive joins our operations team to better assist with wild life disaster.

New York, NY: The Humane Society of New York is proud announce that Tom Samwell will be joining the HSNY company as the new executive director of wild life disaster response from ASPCA, effective January 17,2024.

Tom Samwell will be joining HSNY from ASPCA where he was the operations manager for wild life response for 6 years. Samwell will be bringing his experience in disaster coordination to HSNY to better assist animals in need of care in disaster hotspots in the United States.

Additionally, Samwell’s experiences that will benefit HSNY moving forward include:

• Helping to coordinate the deployment of 2,000 water rafts during last years hurricane season.
• Assisted in the building of animal safety shelters in preparation for next years first season
• Highlighted the importance of climate change to various state agencies by assisting them to understand changes in wildlife migration habits.

“Together we can join the fight against climate change by  finding ways to protect our most vulnerable citizens.” Says Tom  Samwell. ” We will lead the charge to give our friends a fighting chance.”

“We are so exited to bring Tom along with our journey” says Jackie Price. Chief operations officer, at HSNY. “Including someone with his years of expertise in the field is just what the team needs.”

For over 100 years the Humane Society of New York has been effectively providing techniques in response to animal emergencies. Prioritizing animal safety and insuring hands- on care is one of the companies main achievements. The organization is expanding its resources to help animals in need of any medical attention.