About Humane Society Silicon Valley
About Kurt Krukenberg
Byline BIO: Kurt Krukenberg joined Humane Society Silicon Valley as President in January 2020 after previously serving as Chair of HSSV’s Board of Directors. He is thrilled to lead a talented and passionate team that is advancing the cause of animal welfare locally, regionally, and nationally through shelter medicine, scalable rescue partnerships, effective homeless animal prevention strategies, and innovative community engagement programs. For more information, visit HSSV.org.
Broadcast BIO: Our guest today is Humane Society Silicon Valley President Kurt Krukenberg (SAY Crew-can-berg). Welcome, Kurt. Tell us, how has HSSV come to be recognized as an innovator in the animal-welfare community?
Full BIO: Kurt Krukenberg joined Humane Society Silicon Valley as President in January 2020 after previously serving as Chair of HSSV’s Board of Directors. He is thrilled to lead a talented and passionate team that is advancing the cause of animal welfare locally, regionally, and nationally through shelter medicine, scalable rescue partnerships, effective homeless animal prevention strategies, and innovative community engagement programs.
Prior to HSSV, Kurt spent 20 years helping companies create sustainable growth in a variety of operating and advisory roles. As an executive coach, he worked with business and nonprofit leaders to design effective organizations, build high-performing teams, and develop their own leadership skills. As a management consultant at Oliver Wyman, Kurt led engagements for Fortune 500 clients in media, technology, healthcare, and life sciences. He also has deep cross-functional experience in marketing, sales, and product development at industry-leading technology companies including HP/Agilent and Tektronix.
Kurt received his MBA from Harvard Business School and his bachelor’s degree in electrical and computer engineering from Rice University. Kurt is eternally grateful to have been rescued by his wife Charu and their dogs including Cooper, a pittie/chihuahua mix and proud HSSV alum.
For more information, visit HSSV.org.
About Dr. Cristie Kamiya
Byline BIO: Dr. Cristie Kamiya (say Kuh-ME-Uh) serves as Chief of Shelter Medicine at Humane Society Silicon Valley and is one of the only residency-trained veterinarians in the specialized field of shelter medicine. A member of the Association of Shelter Veterinarians (ASV), Dr. Kamiya led the HSSV initiative to become the first model shelter in the nation to meet all the ASV Guidelines. She travels all over the country and the world providing volunteer veterinary support to organizations in need. For more information, visit HSSV.org.
Broadcast BIO: Our guest today is Dr. Cristie Kamiya (say Kuh-ME-Uh), Chief of Shelter Medicine at Humane Society Silicon Valley. Dr. Kamiya, what is the difference between regular veterinary medicine and shelter medicine?
Full BIO: Dr. Cristie Kamiya (say Kuh-ME-Uh) serves as Chief of Shelter Medicine at Humane Society Silicon Valley and is one of the only residency-trained veterinarians in the specialized field of shelter medicine. She completed her three-year shelter-medicine training program at University of California – Davis and now oversees both Shelter and Medical Operations for HSSV. She holds a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree and a Master of Business Administration degree from Colorado State University. A member of the Association of Shelter Veterinarians (ASV), Dr. Kamiya led the HSSV initiative to become the first model shelter in the nation to meet all the ASV Guidelines. She travels all over the country and the world providing volunteer veterinary support to organizations in need. She also fosters underage shelter kittens and loves spending time with her adopted shelter dogs. For more information, visit HSSV.org.
About Nancy Willis
Byline BIO: As Vice-President of Strategic Growth at Humane Society Silicon Valley, Nancy Willis oversees the marketing department and works across departments with a focus on HSSV's strategic priority, Changing The Game: shaping the future of care for homeless and at-risk animals. Learn more at HSSV.org.
Broadcast BIO: Our guest today is Nancy Willis, Vice-President of Strategic Growth at Humane Society Silicon Valley. Welcome Nancy. Tell us about HSSV's strategic priority, Changing the Game, and what it entails.
Full BIO: Nancy Willis relocated from Maui, HI, to join HSSV as VP of Strategic Growth in March 2023. She has more than two decades of nonprofit experience in organizations including the Maui Humane Society, Dave & Cheryl Duffield Foundation, and the Major League Baseball Players Association. In this newly created role, Nancy oversees the marketing department and works across all departments with a focus on HSSV's strategic priority, Changing The Game: shaping the future of care for homeless and at-risk animals. As a lifelong animal lover, Nancy has always been surrounded with pets. She has fostered many dogs (and a few cats) and she has a soft spot in her heart for senior animals. Learn more at HSSV.org.
About Humane Society Silicon Valley
Since 1929, Humane Society Silicon Valley (HSSV) has been a steadfast presence in the community, serving people and pets as we’ve secured permanent, loving homes for more than 500,000 animals. HSSV is an independent, privately funded, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and is not funded by the Humane Society of the United States, ASPCA, or state and federal government entities. Our mission is to save lives, keep families together, and create a better future for pets and their people. We offer a wide range of services, including adoption, access to affordable veterinary care (including community wellness clinics), and a targeted spay/neuter program, as well as a pet pantry to support pet owners in need. In 2017, HSSV became the first organization ever to earn model shelter status according to the guidelines set forth by the Association of Shelter Veterinarians. We envision a better world for animals and the people who love them, and we are dedicated to making that vision a reality. For more information, visit HSSV.org.