Our People
Our Staff
Cory Karpin
Executive Director
While his wife worked most weekends, Executive Director Cory Karpin and his two children spent their Saturdays playing with the animals at Woods. The game plan was always the same: 30 minutes with the cats and 30 minutes with the dogs. But inevitably—two hours later—they'd still be at Woods. more » 
Steven P. Kragenbrink, CVA
Community Programs Director
Steve Kragenbrink joined Woods Humane Society in April of 2006. His main goals are to make Woods Humane Society synonymous with adopting a pet and to increase public awareness of animal overpopulation through Humane Education.
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Susan Powell, DVM, PhD
Staff Veterinarian
Dr. Powell believes in offering the best medical and surgical care to our shelter dogs and cats and educating adopters so that they can make the best decisions for both their new pet and themselves. more » 
Serena Martinez
Operations Director
Serena has a long history of taking in dogs who need extra love and attention and helping them successfully transition into forever homes. When she came to work at Woods Humane Society in June 2012, she was able to blend her personal commitment to improving the lives of animals with her professional life. more » 
Michelle Rizzi
Behavior and Training Coordinator
“I get to work with dogs all day, come home to my own dogs in the evening, and I’m still eager to greet every dog I pass by on the street; I know I am in the right place!” more » 
Kiersten Anderson
Humane Education Coordinator
Determined to give our companions a voice for the rest of her life, Kiersten is grateful and excited to be assisting in expanding and enhancing the humane education program at Woods. more » 
Heather S. Harris, DVM, MPVM
Contract Veterinarian
Dr. Harris is grateful to be able to help reduce the pet overpopulation problem in her community through the Woods spay/neuter program. She especially appreciates the ability to openly show her affection and compassion for her dog and cat patients, as compared with the hands-off approach of wildlife medicine.
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Joy Miller
Development and Outreach Associate
A common thread through all of Joy's work has been an effort to empower those whose voices could not be heard. At Woods she is once again surrounded by a group of passionate people all working on behalf of homeless animals—who truly cannot speak for themselves. more » 
Denise Reynolds
Business Manager
Denise Reynolds and her family have been longtime supporters of Woods Humane Society. Having adopted three cats, a dog and fostered a couple kittens, Denise understands the importance of providing for homeless pets in San Luis Obispo County. more » 
