Board and Staff

SVACA Staff

The combined knowledge and expertise of SVACA’s dedicated, caring, and compassionate staff support SVACA's commitment to high-quality and responsive services to the community.

Have a question, comment, or concern? Please contact our Management Team, who are here to serve you and the animals.

Dan Soszynski, Executive Director
Dan@svaca.com

Stacy Lau, Shelter Manager
Stacy@svaca.com

Patrick Pedrotti, Field Services Manager
Patrick@svaca.com

Gina DeMartini, Medical Clinic Manager
Gina@svaca.com

SVACA Board of Directors

The Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority Board of Directors governs the agency and is composed of a council member from each member agency. They meet bimonthly, on the 4th Wednesday of the month beginning in January at 8:30 a.m. at 3370 Thomas Road, Santa Clara, CA 95054. The meetings are open to the public.

Lucas Ramirez, Chair
City of Mountain View

Mary Badame, Vice Chair
Town of Los Gatos

Anne Bybee
City of Campbell

Lon Allan
City of Monte Sereno

Raj Chahal
City of Santa Clara