Melissa Rubin
Vice President, Animal Care Centers and Veterinary Services
Melissa Rubin is responsible for the management of The HSUS's five animal care centers and the new Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association. She will help develop these facilities and build support for them within their communities and nationwide.
A leader at The HSUS for 20 years, Rubin measurably grew the size and impact of the Field Services section over the last 16 years. She also previously managed the Rural Area Veterinary Services program that provided free veterinary care to animals in need as well as thousands of spay and neuter services to low-income families.
Rubin joined The HSUS staff in 1990 as the assistant general counsel. In 1994, she was given the responsibility of overseeing Field and Emergency Services. She oversaw the growth of the Emergency Services program from a staff of one and was responsible for leading The HSUS though many disasters, including the Red River Floods and hurricanes Floyd, Charlie, Frances and Katrina.
Her involvement in animal protection began in 1983 when she founded Students for Animal Welfare, the first college animal protection organization at American University. Rubin has a degree in environmental science from the American University in Washington and went on to obtain her Juris Doctor from the Washington College of Law. She has a Certificate in Non-Profit Business and Management from Johns Hopkins University.
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