Carrie Ridgway shares how the Mary S. Roberts Pet Adoption Center evolved from a traditional shelter into a community resource center, and why compassionate leadership means staying open-minded, giving people grace, and finding ways to say yes.
Cheryl McCormick shares how the Athens Area Humane Society is redefining animal welfare by putting people first, building trusted community partnerships, and creating compassionate programs that keep pets with the families who love them.
Jackie Ducci shares how a lifelong connection with animals inspired her to create The Human-Animal Alliance, fund organizations preserving the human-animal bond, and produce Unspoken Bond, a documentary celebrating the extraordinary relationship between people and animals.
