Longtime PAWS President Sue DiMeo stepping down
At the PAWS end-of-the-year volunteer party, Board members for 2026 were announced and recognized.
The most notable change was the retirement of President Sue DiMeo after 23 years of service.
She is passing the torch to longtime volunteer Robin Gorfine.
Sue was honored with a citation from Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey, which praised her dedication and hard work for PAWS over the years.
The citation noted that Sue had “transformed the organization into a statewide leader in animal welfare … leading hundreds of dedicated volunteers with compassion and vision.”
Sue DiMeo (left) passes the gavel to new president Robin Gorfine
We thank Sue for all that she’s done for PAWS Wakefield and wish her all the best in her retirement. And we thank the returning board members as well as the new volunteers stepping up to do this important work.
The 2025-26 Board members include:
EXECUTIVE TEAM
Robin Gorfine, President
Barbara Goddeau, Vice President
Ellen Katz, Treasurer
Claire Santorelli, Recording Secretary
Elizabeth (Libby) Wallace, Corresponding Secretary
DIRECTORS
Nick Morano
Nancy Tolleson
ADVISORY COUNCIL:
Brittany Smist
Chris King
Cindy Schatz
Judy Jacoby
Kristen Tardito
Susanna Wong
Suzanne Paterno
Yeonji Pak
