Wenatchee Valley Humane Society hires Daniel Segovia to lead fundraising and communications

WENATCHEE — Wenatchee native Daniel Segovia is the Wenatchee Valley Humane Society's new director of development and communications.

Segovia started Oct. 29. He will lead the nonprofit's fundraising, donor relations and communications and serve on its senior leadership team, working with the board, donors and community partners to build support for the shelter, its public veterinary clinic and its Animal Care & Control services, the humane society said.

"I grew up in this valley, and I know how much our community depends on organizations like WVHS," Segovia said. "Animals have always been a source of strength in my own life, and I'm excited to help more people in Chelan and Douglas counties connect with this work and support it."

Segovia is a U.S. Army veteran and founder of Bleu Photo, a Wenatchee media company. He founded the Cascade Film Festival, serves on the boards of the North Central Washington Equity Alliance and Chelan-Douglas County Volunteer Attorney Services and is a member of the Downtown Wenatchee Rotary Club. He is also a consultant for the Touratech Rally, an adventure motorcycle rally based in Plain, and speaks English, Spanish and French.

"Daniel brings exactly what WVHS needs right now: deep roots in this valley, a gift for building authentic relationships, and a clear vision for telling the story of the animals and people we serve," Executive Director BJ Andersen said.

Founded in 1967, the humane society runs an animal shelter, an income-qualified public veterinary clinic and animal control for Chelan and Douglas counties and eight cities. More information is at wenatcheehumane.org.