Canine Companions, a nonprofit service dog organization with a location in Medford, has tapped Rudy Breedy, a philanthropy professional, as executive director for its northeast region. The organization serves adults, children and veterans with disabilities, aiming to help them and their dogs live with greater independence. The organization provides dogs and support services, free of charge.
“I’m truly grateful to have been asked to serve Canine Companions as Northeast Region Executive Director,” Breedy said in a news release about his role at the organization.
“We all share a common goal here: to place more of our remarkable dogs with those in need –– one act of generosity at a time,” he said.
“We’re excited to move Canine Companions’ mission forward under Rudy’s leadership,” Northeast Region Advisory Board President Heidi Petschauer said in a news release. “Our board is thrilled to work with him to continue advancing the mission of Canine Companions.”
Breedy is a familiar face to many in Long Island’s business and nonprofit circles. Prior to a two-plus year position as the executive director of Institutional Advancement at SUNY Ulster Community College Foundation, he spent 12 years at the Nassau Community College Foundation, where he served as executive director and before that, director of development.
Breedy’s earlier philanthropy positions include roles with the March of Dimes, American Red Cross, and Boys and Girls Club. He brings expertise in board development, volunteer recruitment and management, media relations, marketing, community outreach and staff management.
Breedy grew up in New York and, according to the news release, now lives on Long Island. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Manhattanville University and his Master of Public Health-Administration from the Robert J. Milano Graduate School of Management and Urban Policy at The New School.
Founded in 1989, the Northeast Region of Canine Companions serves New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Delaware, Eastern Pennsylvania, Maryland, Washington DC, Virginia, West Virginia, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine.
Adina Genn
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