Welcome Letter from Executive Director
Greetings! I am writing to introduce myself as the new Executive Director for Foothills Humane Society. After only two weeks on the job, I already feel like I’m at home!
Prior to being chosen for this position, I served sixteen years in local government administration in neighboring Henderson County. I received both my undergraduate degree in social work and my graduate degree, a Masters in Public Administration, from Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, NC. You may be asking… “How does a person go from local government administration to a non-profit?” For me, the answer was simple and best said by a dear friend, “find a place that makes your soul sing”! I love working with people and have always been tender-hearted for our ‘furry friends’.
My goal in this position, as in my life in general, is to make a difference. With the help of our wonderful staff and Board of Directors, I aspire to improve the lives of the animals in our community by caring for them while they’re with us Foothills Humane Society, advocating for them when they leave us to go to their “forever homes” and helping to implement policies and programs that encourage and support animal welfare in the community at large. With this new position, as the first Executive Director for Foothills, I realize there will be challenges. But with the challenges, I’m certain that there will be rewards, whether in the wag of a tail when one of our dogs meets his new family, a lazy cat relaxing in her new friend’s arms, or the ability to help those who want to have their pet altered but can’t really afford it without our help.
I look forward to meeting folks from the community and welcome you to come to visit us at Foothills. Please stop in a say hello, as I’d love to meet you personally!
My Best,
Selena Coffey
Executive Director