Melissa Vecera

Melissa Vecera currently serves as the Senior Manager of Planned Giving at Farm Sanctuary since June 2023. Prior to this, significant experience was gained at Greater Good Charities from July 2016 to February 2023, where Melissa held multiple roles including Senior Director of Pet Programs and Director of In-Kind Operations. Earlier experience includes a position at Petfinder from July 2012 to July 2016 as a Shelter Outreach Specialist, which involved managing conference planning and relationship building. Prior roles include Commercial Service Representative at Consolidated Insurance Center, Inc. (December 2005 - July 2012), Kennel Attendant at Faraway Kennels (June 2003 - December 2005), and Resident Assistant at the University of Maryland Baltimore County (August 2003 - May 2005). Education includes a Bachelor's degree in American Studies from UMBC and ongoing pursuit of a Master of Science in Nonprofit Administration at LSU Shreveport.