Humane Society of Sedona hires Suzanne Fuqua as its new executive director
Sedona AZ (April 10, 2013) – Harley McGuire, SedonaEye.com Star Pet Columnist, heard the news from his pals on the ground at the Sedona Humane Society that its new Executive Director will be here shortly! She’s from Santa Fe!
The Humane Society of Sedona (HSS) hired Suzanne Fuqua as its Executive Director, effective early May 2013. Before accepting the position at HSS, Ms. Fuqua served as Director of Behavior and Training for the Santa Fe Animal Shelter from 2011.
“Suzanne Fuqua brings to the Humane Society of Sedona a demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with co-workers, volunteers and the community. She is a creative, energetic and forward-thinking director with deep experience in animal behavior and training, and business management,” enthused John Canon, HSS board president. “The board conducted a comprehensive local and national selection process and is pleased to welcome a director of Suzanne’s caliber to manage our shelter which provides such vital services to our community.”
“The Humane Society of Sedona is uniquely positioned to build on a solid foundation in animal sheltering with a great facility, an engaged, committed board of trustees, a supportive community and a dedicated staff,” Fuqua noted. “Together we can assure that all medically and behaviorally healthy animals, that find their way to us, have positive outcomes.”
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Fuqua holds a BS degree in Agricultural Economics with an Animal Science concentration from the University of Kentucky. She has a Certificate of Nonprofit Management from the University of New Mexico and is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer.
At the Santa Fe (New Mexico) Animal Shelter, Fuqua created a behavior department, training staff and volunteers in dog behavior to help animals become more adoptable. This program improved the live release rate through behavior modification, alternative placement and consultations with potential adopters. She also collaborated with New Mexico Penitentiary to set up the “Paws to Pen” initiative and consulted in management and financial areas for businesses, including nonprofits. From 1995-2002 she worked as the Business Manager of Southwestern College, Rio Grande School and Native American Preparatory School. Fuqua has owned and operated a private dog training behavior consulting service for dog owners since 1994.
Fuqua has served as a member of the board and volunteer of the Santa Fe Animal Shelter, board member of the Northern New Mexico Animal Protection Society, and board member and officer of the Santa Fe Dog Obedience Club.
The Humane Society of Sedona is an “open door” shelter, meaning that it does not turn animals away. Its mission is to educate the community on the care and training of animals, and to provide a healthy caring environment for animals until adopted. The Society is proud of both its excellent adoption rate and its high return-to-owner rate. It also offers low-income, low-cost spay/neuter and vaccination clinics, financial assistance for emergency vet situations, and pet food to those in need.
The Humane Society of Sedona was formed in the 1950s and was incorporated in 1966.
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Reading her resume it isn’t that outstanding. Why didn’t you hire from one of your very qualified spca workers? I’m tired of the head hunting drama mentality. Even big multinationals ask employees to find friends of like kind to work for them & if you don’t know that & or know why they do that, you proved my point about being irrelevant with hiring trends. This isn’t the 1960s/1970s & humane society jobs don’t require college degrees & work experience is best. I know a lot of you HR people hiring out there are REALLY REALLY OLD but it’s a new day. Boston we stand with you.