BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Every member of OHS’s Board of Directors is a volunteer. Our Board works tirelessly to support the needs of both domestic and wild animals in the Tri-City area. Our organization is proud and grateful for the work that these members contribute out of the goodness of their hearts.
DIANE SHAW, President & Membership/Donation Manager
Diane Shaw is a retired Information Technology Manager who was elected to the AC Transit Board of Directors representing Ward 5 which is Fremont, Newark and a slice of Hayward. She is involved in a lot of nonprofits helping others both human and pets. She volunteered with OHS doing TNR and Kitten Foster before joining the board in 2021. She has 5 cats of her own.
Contact: diane@ohlonehumanesociety.org
ABBIE BALLAND, Secretary
Abbie Balland works full time as an Administrative Manager for an Interior & Exterior plantscaping company. She began volunteering with OHS Wildlife Rehabilitation Center in 2021 and was elected to the Board of Directors in the spring of 2023. Abbie lives in Fremont with her husband and their current rescued Golden Retriever (one of many) River.
Contact: abbie@ohlonehumanesociety.org
MARK SILVERA, Treasurer
Mark is a California native and retired banker. His varied 40-year banking career included a wide range of positions including finance, information systems, online banking, treasury services, operations and product management. He is a 40+ year resident of Fremont, who enjoys golf, traveling with his wife, seeing his grandchildren, and volunteering in his community. He was happy to join OHS as Treasurer in 2024.
Contact: mark@ohlonehumanesociety.org
HILARY DANEHY, Director of Spay-Neuter
Hilary joined the OHS Board in 2020 after working on TNR Team projects for several years. Ms. Danehy is passionate about animal welfare and the critical role of spay and neuter. She has a long corporate career advancing med tech and volunteers focusing on TNR and our spay and neuter assistance programs. Hilary is a third generation Bay Area native who lives with her husband, daughter and pets, including 2 shelter dogs and 2 cats rescued from street life.
Contact: hilary@ohlonehumanesociety.org
NATALIA LEBEDEVA, Director of Philanthropy
Natalia Lebedeva was one of the founders of TCAA (Tri-City Animal Advocates) grass-roots group dedicated to increasing the live release rate of shelter animals. She joined OHS as a volunteer in 2018 and became a Board member in 2019. She recently retired from her corporate job. She lives in Fremont with her husband and their three rescue cats.
Contact: natalia@ohlonehumanesociety.org
PROGRAM STAFF
OHS’s special programs are also volunteer run except for our Wildlife Rehabilitation Center Manager. Besides our managers listed here, each program has numerous dedicated support staff, also volunteers, who devote their time and energy to promote animal welfare and educate the public.
Cindy Potter, Foster Kitten Program Manager
Juliana Joe, DVM, Wildlife Rehabilitation Center Manager
& Veterinarian
Angela Hartman, Wildlife Rehabilitation Center Volunteer Coordinator &
Wildlife Rehabilitation Center Gardens Manager
Christine Shiffer, Pet Meals on Wheels Manager
Constance Gertsch, Pet Therapy Program Manager
Linda O’Connor, Humane Education/Youth & Family
Barbara Gifford, Info Line Calls Manager
Carol Drake, Public Relations
Jennifer Gresham, Donor Relations Manager
COMMUNICATIONS
Lisa Guyman, Web & Graphics Designer