Mike Keiley of the MSPCA shares insights from over 30 years in animal welfare — and why real success comes from collaboration, not competition.
Leading a multi-location organization that impacts over 100,000 animals each year, Mike highlights how evolving programs, community support, and partnerships are essential to meeting the changing needs of animals and people.
With over 15 years in animal welfare, Jordan highlights how growth, adaptability, and compassion shape effective leadership in a constantly evolving field.
Her journey started with persistence — and a willingness to take any opportunity.
“Pour yourself into any role that you’re given.”
After studying shelter medicine at the University of Florida, Erika returned to Japan and founded the Japan Animal Shelter Alliance — translating critical resources and building a network to support shelters and volunteers.
Her journey started with a shift in perspective after seeing how animal shelters operate differently around the world.
With a small team, aging facilities, and growing demand, Casey is leading efforts to build a new shelter that will expand their impact and better support animals in need.
Her path was driven by one clear realization:
“I didn’t want to waste any more time not being true to myself.”
With more than 30 years of experience, Esther has been at the forefront of the spay and neuter movement, helping reduce euthanasia rates from 12 million animals per year to around 3 million — an 80% decrease.
Stacy has spent more than 30 years working in community cat programs and Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR), and one of her biggest lessons is that animal welfare is not just the responsibility of shelters. Communities, volunteers, and local organizations all play a role in reducing overpopulation and improving animal welfare.
