Archives: Board Members

Jody Macrina President, Board of Directors Protectors of Animals, Inc. Jody Macrina is a Realtor, owner of Northern Builders, Inc., partner First General Services of Hartford and graduated from Northeastern University, Medical Laboratory Technician. Jody joined Protectors of Animals in 2000 and has been president since May 2001. She lives in Hebron with her husband...

Jim Byrne General Member, Board of Directors Protectors of Animals, Inc. Jim Byrne is an attorney at law and a partner of Updike, Kelly & Spellacy, P.C., in Hartford, Connecticut. Jim obtained a Bachelor's Degree from Boston University and his Juris Doctorate from the University of Connecticut School of Law. Jim has been a proud...

Rachel Casey, FSA, CFA Board of Directors Protectors of Animals, Inc. Rachel is a Vice President & Sr. Risk Manager at The Hartford responsible for risk management oversight of the company's market risks. Rachel obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics & Actuarial Science from University at Albany. Rachel has been a member of the Board...

Abigail G. Jackson Board of Directors Protectors of Animals, Inc. Abigail G. Jackson serves as the Associate Director of Events for the University of Connecticut Foundation, Inc. A native of Atlanta, Georgia, she completed her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Arts: Public Relations from Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio. Before joining the UConn Foundation...

Mary Kelly Board of Directors Protectors of Animals, Inc. Mary E. Kelly has been an attorney practicing in the areas of labor and employment law at the law firm of Livingston, Adler, Pulda, Meiklejohn & Kelly, P.C. since 1989, and has been a partner in the firm since 1996. Mary received her B.A. from the...

Christine Green Board of Directors Protectors of Animals, Inc. Christine Green is a licensed Realtor and Broker in the Greater Hartford Area focused on finding her clients properties that complement their lifestyles. Christine is Green Certified, passionate about preserving the environment and loves helping animals in need. Christine has two cats, Roo and Pooh and...

Melanie Schneider Board of Directors Protectors of Animals, Inc. Mel has been a member of POA’s foster team since 2020. She lives in Glastonbury with her husband and their two ‘foster fail’ kitties, Captain and Bolt. Mel works in Cigna’s Global Procurement organization focused on process design and change management. Her passion for animals extends...

Susan Gilbert Board of Directors Protectors of Animals, Inc. Susan grew up in Avon, went to UCONN, lives in Burlington for the last 25+ years and has two grown sons, Austin and Matt. She is currently a Managing Director at RSR Partners, a boutique board and executive search firm. Sue has also worked for various...