Cindy Burnham

 

 

Administrator, Hitchcock Road Animal Services Agency

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Cindy is the Animal Services Administrator for Hitchcock Road Animal Services Agency, a joint powers agency between the County of Monterey and City of Salinas.

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Cindy has been working in the animal welfare since 1999. Since then, she’s served as the Education/Volunteer Coordinator for the County of Monterey as well as the Animal Services Manager and Police Services Administrator for the City of Salinas.  In 2018, she returned to the County of Monterey to lead the way towards a merging of both County of Monterey and City of Salinas Animal Services programs and shelters. Despite a pandemic and various hurdles, the joint powers agency, Hitchcock Road Animal Services (HRAS), was established January 1, 2023, and recently finalized its first strategic plan. With that plan, HRAS will continue many best practice efforts already in place as well as expand areas such as community engagement and partnerships for a goal of creating a county where both animals and people can thrive.

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Cindy has a Bachelor of Science in Environment Science from Humboldt State University and Masters in Community Leadership through Duquesne University. In addition, she’s completed several local leadership programs and most recently completed the CSAC Credentialed California County Senior Executive certification. Cindy has served on several boards over the years to include the former California Animal Control Directors Association, Salinas Valley Meals on Wheels and the International School of Monterey Foundation.

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Cindy and her family share their home with a couple crazy spaniels, two beloved cats, several chickens and a bearded dragon. She is an avid gardener and active in her local garden club. She also enjoys attending concerts and baseball/softball games.