Sarah Hock

About Sarah Hock

An accomplished animal welfare leader with 21 years of comprehensive experience in municipal and field services, program development, fundraising and capital campaigns, organizational development, and strategic planning in a fast paced environment. Expertise in cultivating and fostering effective partnerships with executive leadership, community partners, key stakeholders, and internal staff in support of goals; capable of influencing at all levels.

Experience

1. Executive Director

   Joint Animal Services

   Apr 2019 — Present · Olympia, WA, US

   Responsible for developing and managing programs, activities, and operations to further the mission and core values of Joint Animal Services (JAS) in alignment with the policies set forth by the Joint Animal Services Commission.• Enforce animal regulations, laws, ordinances, and codes, ensuring comprehensive animal services across 774 square miles, including cities and unincorporated areas of Thurston County.• Act as a liaison and spokesperson for JAS, effectively communicating with media outlets and the community.• Lead progressive initiatives in animal control and sheltering, enhancing service delivery and community engagement.• Collaborated with JAS and JAS Commission to develop a five-year strategic plan to expand community services.• Designed and implemented innovative strategies and protocols that resulted in a 50% increase in adoption rates within the first year.• Conceptualized and launched the JAS surgery suite and medical treatment area, the first of its kind since the organization’s inception.• Fostered strong relationships with community leaders to garner support for JAS initiatives and ensure collaborative efforts on issues affecting the shelter and surrounding communities.• Manage, implement, and negotiate intergovernmental agreements to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency.• Cultivated a culture of inclusivity by mentoring and developing staff through targeted coaching and training programs.• Collaborate with internal and external community partners to achieve organizational objectives and promote community welfare.

Education

• Arizona State University

  Master of Nonprofit Studies

  2009 — 2010

• Arizona State University

  Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)

  2002 — 2004

Skills

• Leadership Development
• Nonprofits
• Fundraising
• Volunteer Training
• Philanthropy
• Animal Welfare
• Board Development
• Contract Negotiation
• Staff Development
• Planned Giving
• Donor Development
• Budgets
• Non-Profit Administration
• Event Planning
• Volunteer Management
• Strategic Planning
• Fundraisers
• Non-Profits
• Grant Writing
• Volunteering
• Donor Management
• Community Development
• Organizational Management
• Event Management
• Policy
• Public Speaking
• Public Relations
• Customer Service
• Human Resources
• Donor Recognition
• Social Media
• Training
• Community Outreach
• Newsletters
• Mentoring
• Grant Reviewing
• Stewardship
• Social Networking
• Research
• Animal Behavior