Meet the Directors

Michael O’Connell – Board Member

A recent arrival to Burlington, Michael O’Connell spent 40 years in the printing industry, most recently as President and co-owner of Canadi
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Alex Zych – Board Member

Alex began volunteering with Burlington Humane in 2011 as a dog walking volunteer. By 2015, she joined the team of staff and held the positi
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Silvia Patrizio – Pet Therapy Liaison

Silvia moved to Burlington in 2008, and began volunteering with the Burlington Humane Society’s pet therapy program in 2012, visiting local
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Patricia Howard – Secretary

Patricia moved to Burlington in 1989 after a career in Europe and the USA. She has volunteered at Burlington Humane since 1993, first with t
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Jolene Regan – Animal Care/ Adoptions

Jolene has been an invaluable asset to Burlington Humane since she first joined as a Feed and Clean volunteer in 1992.  Jolene joined the Bo
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Karen Hunter – Treasurer

            Karen Hunter has been involved with Burlington Humane for over 30 years. She started out as a fost
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Mary Hopkins – Education & Membership

          Mary joined Burlington Humane in 2000, volunteering as a front desk receptionist.  She has been on the bo
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Karen Fowler- Board Member

In April 2014, Karen walked into Burlington Humane for Feed and Clean training, wondering if exposure to all the wonderful animals would mea
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David Rosati – Board Member

David is a corporate-commercial lawyer serving the Hamilton-Burlington area. He has acted for the Burlington Humane Society since the summer
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Andrew Mack – President

I have lived in Burlington for 4 years and grew up in the Oakville area. I like to be involved in helping to care for animals and working to
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Carole McArthur – Store Liaison

            Carole joined Burlington Humane over 25 years ago, during this time she has worked as an adoption
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