Vermont Business Magazine The Board of Directors of the Humane Society of Chittenden County (HSCC) announced today the appointment of Joyce Cameron as president & CEO. Cameron comes to HSCC after nearly two years with the Lake Champlain Maritime Museum where she most recently served as Co-Executive Director. In addition, she has formerly held leadership positions at the Greater Burlington YMCA and the Kelly Brush Foundation.
“I am thrilled to be joining the dynamic and dedicated team at HSCC. I am looking forward to helping to advance the mission of this 117 year old non-profit that is the leading regional and educational center for compassionate care of companion animals and their families.” – Joyce Cameron
While HSCC’s prior President & CEO, Nancy Cathcart, left the organization in September of last year, the organization has continued to thrive under the direction of an engaged Board of Directors, a dedicated and professional staff, and the interim leadership of Jen Cypress. ”We are thrilled to welcome Joyce to HSCC. We are confident that her depth of professional experience and commitment to our mission will serve our community well and continue the great work of this amazing organization.” - Susan McMillan, Chair, Board of Directors
Cameron is an experienced professional with a demonstrated history of success in organizational leadership, business and financial development, strategic planning, social entrepreneurship, and impact investment. She holds a degree in business administration, is a Snelling Center for Government graduate, serves on a state commission and a non-profit board. In addition, she is a guardian ad litem and a full-time animal lover.
Cameron will officially join HSCC on May 17, 2018.
About the Humane Society of Chittenden County
HSCC is a private and independent 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization serving both Chittenden and Grand Isle Counties whose mission is to foster compassionate treatment of animals and to prevent animal suffering through: sheltering homeless & unwanted pets; timely efforts to place each animal in a responsible & caring home; animal cruelty investigation; feral cat colony management (TNR); and humane education.
Source: HSCC. 5.22.2018. We receive no government funding, and are not affiliated with a national organization. HSCC relies almost entirely upon donations from individuals, corporations and foundations to meet the annual $960,000 cost of running our shelter.