It began when she was eight years old. “My journey began with community cats,” she says. “My grandmother was living in a senior facility in Hollister, and during visits we quickly noticed the large number of cats living on the property — over 60 in need of care.” At first, she and her family simply fed them. But feeding led … Read More
Teaching Trust: How Cecily Builds Pathways to Care
On any given week, Cecily Cigolini is coordinating mobile clinics at local libraries and housing sites, reviewing spay and neuter requests, answering emails from pet pantry clients, or collaborating with veterinary staff at HSSV’s Community Pet Clinic. As Community Services Supervisor at Humane Society Silicon Valley, her role centers on one core question: How do we make care easier to … Read More
How Behavior Specialist Gee Helps Dogs and People Find Their Way to Each Other
For Gee Zinza, behavior work isn’t about “fixing” animals. It’s about listening, translating, and meeting them where they are. As a Behavior Specialist at Humane Society Silicon Valley, Gee’s days are anything but predictable. Her role spans hands-on behavior work with dogs and cats on the Behavior Team’s radar, training consultations for adopters, post-adoption support, and ongoing guidance for foster … Read More
Pets and People: How Cecilia Sternzon Builds Trust, Confidence, and Lasting Change in Dog Training
Cecilia Sternzon has spent a lifetime paying attention to how dogs learn—and just as importantly, how people do. Her relationship with training began early. At 12 years old, she was already working with her own dogs, curious about how communication, trust, and behavior fit together. That curiosity stayed with her through college and resurfaced more formally in 1992, when she … Read More
Pets & People: How Bridget Leads with Purpose
Veterinary Technician Appreciation Week is a time to recognize the skilled professionals who care for animals with expertise, empathy, and heart. Today we’re celebrating Bridget Haese, Senior Manager of Veterinary Services at HSSV—a leader who has built her career on compassion, collaboration, and the courage to take big leaps. A nontraditional start—and a bold leap Bridget didn’t take the typical … Read More
Pets & People: Veronica’s Heart for Healing
HSSV is joining in the nationwide celebration of Veterinary Technicians for Veterinary Technician Week—a time to recognize the skilled professionals who care for animals with expertise, empathy, and heart. This week, we’re spotlighting two of our incredible veterinary technicians who bring that dedication to life every day. Meet Veronica Rivas. For as long as she can remember, Veronica has been … Read More
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