Meet The Board
Nick O’Neill
Executive Director and Board President
Nick co-founded 2nd Street Hooligans Rescue with his wife, Rachael. He has always felt a deep connection with animals and has found a true sense of comfort around them. The more he learned about all species of animals, especially farm animals, the more he wanted to create a safe space where he could provide sanctuary for the misunderstood and mistreated. Nick serves as Board President and Executive Director and is the main animal caretaker for the 2nd Street Hooligans residents.
Rachael O’Neill
Executive Director and Board Treasurer
Rachael is co-founder and Executive Director of 2nd Street Hooligans Rescue. She has always had a love of nature and an especially soft spot for animals. She was moved to adopt a vegan lifestyle to be in alignment with her desire to address environmental concerns and her belief in not harming animals for personal gain. She was inspired to create an animal sanctuary to help instill in others the belief that all animals are worthy of love, compassion and kindness. Rachael also serves as Board Treasurer and is an integral part of the daily operations at the sanctuary.
Danette Godinez
Board Vice President and Volunteer Coordinator
Danette has always had a love for animals and found her passion in 2011 when she learned of the atrocities of animal agriculture. Since then, she has devoted herself to living a vegan and cruelty free life and volunteering as often as she can. She has volunteered for several rescue organizations, fostered many dogs, and protested at the circus, dairy farms, and slaughter houses. She volunteered and participated in the National Animal Rights Day for several years and was a vital part of their animal team. After serving as volunteer coordinator, Danette took on the role of Board Vice President in 2023. She feels very fortunate to be around people who share her values, and animals she can share her love with.
Megan Hamrick
Community Engagement Coordinator
Megan is a passionate supporter of animal rights, having volunteered for animal sanctuaries and taken part in protests against animal captivity and exploitation. She is a mother of three young children working to raise them to be compassionate, loving individuals. Megan has worked in the Non-Profit sector since 2017 and serves as an invaluable resource for our organization.
Michelle Ferry
Donor Relations Coordinator
Michelle is a retired professional with over 30 years of business experience. She serves on the 2nd Street Hooligans Board of Directors and helps guide the organization with fundraising, networking, and operational efficiencies. She is instrumental in her role of creating fundraising and donation opportunities to help our organization carry out its mission.
Cindy Rose
Board Secretary
Cindy is a dedicated member of the 2nd Street Hooligans volunteer team and also serves as Board Secretary. She is a retired Educator who is dedicated to serving her community, both human and animal alike. In addition to volunteering at the Sanctuary, Cindy also volunteers her time teaching art classes and working with a local mutual aid organization to help members of her community in need. Living a compassionate and cruelty free lifestyle is important to her and her family.