Nicole McKeen serves as the Director of Development and Marketing at Berkshire Humane
Society, where she combines her passion for animal welfare with over twelve years of experience in
the pet industry. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a minor in
English Communications, concentrating in Corporate Communications, which has equipped her
with a strong foundation in strategic marketing and organizational development.
Nicole’s career has been shaped by her work with respected local businesses and organizations
throughout Berkshire County, including Annie Selke Companies, several acclaimed restaurants in
the Berkshires and Napa Valley, and Benson’s Pet Center, where she excelled as Regional
Manager overseeing multiple locations in Pittsfield and the Albany area. Today, she has found her
“forever home” at Berkshire Humane Society, where her expertise and dedication help strengthen
community connections and support the organization’s mission.
Nicole is excited to collaborate with Berkshire Pulse, fostering deeper community engagement with
this vibrant arts and culture organization. She lives in Peru, Massachusetts, with her husband Ben,
their son Kellen, a spirited border collie named Lambert, and two beloved cats—twin brothers Burl
and Thurl—adopted from Berkshire Humane Society.