At Bella’s Voice, our leadership team is guided by compassion, community, and a deep love for animals.
From overseeing daily operations to developing impactful programs, and from supporting our staff and volunteers to designing meaningful content, each director brings their unique skills, perspectives, and a shared commitment to service. Our team hopes to empower others to take action and make a difference.
Meet Bella
Our beautiful Persian girl is a cat with a story as special as her fluffy coat and white whiskers.
From the moment we saw her at the shelter, we knew that she was meant to be part of our family. But once we brought her home, we learned that Bella had chronic health issues caused by unethical breeding. With gentle care, endless snuggles, and more vet visits than we can count, Bella slowly healed, fully transforming into a joyful and affectionate kitty.
Bella is our daily reminder of resilience, and that every animal deserves a chance to be cherished. She inspires us as we work to give animals care, compassion, and a voice. Bella didn’t just find a home—she made us better humans.
Jordan Hoffman-Nelson
Executive Director
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Cami Ovena
Managing Director
Cami is motivated by the countless individuals who devote their lives to animal welfare and is reminded daily of the impact just one person can have! Her leadership, curiosity, and compassion guide everything she does. From local Edmonds, WA, and a founding member of Bella’s Voice, she is an experienced manager and proud recipient of the Golden Acorn Award for her PTA volunteer work. She enjoys traveling with her kids, exploring new vegan restaurants, and can often be found with a book in hand (sci-fi and fantasy are her favorites). At home, her two beloved dogs, Baxter (13) and Kenzo (2)—once fosters, now forever family—rule the house as best pals, but she dreams of one day having space to share with pigs, goats, and a rooster (or ten)!
Emmanuel Bustamante
Facilities Manager
Whether he’s tackling projects, solving problems, or finding smarter (and less chaotic) ways to keep our facilities running, Emmanuel has brought a unique perspective and deep empathy to our team since 2014. Born in Mexico and raised in the US, he embraces new opportunities and finds purpose in becoming the best version of himself. He enjoys video games and board games—but his greatest achievement? A loving relationship with his wife… though an indoor Jacuzzi would be pretty great, too!
James Shepard
Program Director
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Rory Durrough
Human Resources Director
For Rory, no day is ever predictable—and that’s exactly how he likes it! Originally from Georgia, he started on the sales floor, but his career in HR quickly chose him. Encouraging, supportive, and always thoughtful, he’s proud to be the HR person people want to talk to and loves being the first to welcome new folks on board! Rory believes that if you have the ability to help, you should—he supports the team behind the scenes, making sure those experiences are just as meaningful as the front lines. A creative at heart, Rory dabbles in writing, music, makeup, and acrobatics—fun fact: he was once one of the nation’s top-billed Lady Gaga illusionists! He’s a loving pet parent to his cat, Axyl (10), and dog, Aspen (3), who treat him as their personal butler when he’s not working on his novel or imagining a tour of the Mediterranean coast.
Addy Mangum
Creative Director
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