BARC BOARD OF DIRECTORS

CATHY MACLUTSKY |  PRESIDENT
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​​Cathy was born and raised in Belchertown. She has always been very passionate about animals. She is very excited to be a part of BARC and she brings an enthusiastic approach to the board.  Volunteering for BARC has given her the opportunity to give back to her community. She is also involved in helping the less fortunate animals find their FUREVER home. She has such a strong personal interest in ALL animals and their well-being and BARC has given her the opportunity to share her love. She has made meaningful connections in the community though BARC. Working with such a wonderful Non-Profit organization has also given her the drive to continue her education in Non-Profit work. In May of 2020, Cathy earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management/Non-Profit Administration from UMASS, Amherst and currently enrolled in the Master of Public Administration/ Non-Profit Management program at Westfield State University. Cathy is employed by UMASS, Amherst and is a Real Estate Agent with Maggi Realty Group, Century 21 North East in Belchertown. She resides in Belchertown with her husband Dave, their 10 year old rescue dog Blaze and 2 year old foster fail, Zoey Cat. 
JENNIFER CHRISTIAN-WRIGHT | TREASURER
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Jennifer is a native of Belchertown and her parents have lived in Belchertown since 1973. After graduating from Belchertown High School, Jennifer received her Bachelor's degree from Appalachian State University in Boone, NC and her Master's degree from Miami University in Oxford, OH.

​​After living in Oregon for 10 years, Jennifer and her husband, Travis, moved to Belchertown in 2012 with their beagle, Mugsy. In 2014, a hound mix from Louisiana named Winnie joined their family. Jennifer has worked in higher education for over 25 years and is currently the Assistant Director for Financial Aid Systems at Colgate University. Born a fan of all animals, Jennifer is excited to be a part of BARC and help the animals of Belchertown.
PATRICIA SANUITA | SECRETARY
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Pat was born in Belchertown, but traveled as an Air Force brat. Her first two years of high school were in Japan and her father retired in Florida. She met her husband there and they lived there until he retired in 2009 when they moved back to Belchertown. Pat has a degree from Hillsborough Community College in Banking and Finance and worked for many years at Progressive Insurance. Pat has been married for 49 years and has two daughters and four grandchildren. Pat absolutely loves animals and previously volunteered at Southeast Guide Dogs and Coastal Poodle Rescue in Florida. Working at Belchertown Animal Control and being a member of BARC has been one of the most fulfilling projects of her life and she looks forward to the future.
HEIDI BOHN | MEMBER-AT-LARGE
​Heidi is a 9th generation New Englander who grew up the daughter of a veterinarian and has been around and loved animals her entire life. Born in Massachusetts, she mostly grew up in New Hampshire after a brief foray in Minnesota. As an adult she migrated to Vermont, then back to Massachusetts, interspersed with living and traveling around the world, eternally finding joy in the animals she meets across the globe.  

Heidi holds a B.A. in Sociology and Spanish from Keene State College and a M.A. in International Education from the School for International Training/SIT Graduate Institute. She works at Amherst College and lives in New Salem with her partner, Vincent, rescue cats, Leonardo (adopted from Belchertown Animal Control!) and Whiskey, as well as some very hilarious chickens. 

Heidi started volunteering with BARC toward the very inception after moving to Belchertown. Initially a way to engage with her new community and support animals, she has watched the organization grow with the unmatched backing of the community and seen countless animals rescued, helped, adopted, and treated over the last decade plus.