BrightSide Animal Center Executive Director Kristen Davidson shares how an unexpected path through law school led her to animal welfare, and why compassion, flexibility, and questioning old policies can help shelters do more.
Hawaiian Humane Society President and CEO Anna Neubauer shares how island life shapes animal welfare, why proactive programs and partnerships matter, and how listening can help leaders build stronger teams and better services.
Midland Animal Services Manager Alexsey Dobberstine shares her journey into animal welfare, the importance of team culture, and why collaboration, confidence, and less judgment can help improve the lives of animals and people.
After nearly 30 years in animal welfare, Brittany Tennant has learned that setbacks are rarely the end of the road. From founding Black Dog Animal Rescue to leading Wyoming’s largest shelter, she shares why resilience, adaptability, and people-first leadership matter.
Jon Gary reflects on a 27-year career in animal welfare, sharing how leadership, resilience, and investing in people have helped transform one of the nation’s largest municipal shelter systems.
Jane Tomsich shares how modern animal welfare is shifting from simply sheltering animals to empowering communities, preserving the human-animal bond, and creating innovative programs that keep pets where they belong.
Danielle Hanosh shares how her background as a middle school teacher inspired the creation of LEAP, an innovative program using farm sanctuaries to teach leadership, ethics, environmental stewardship, and compassion to the next generation.
Alexis Fine shares how investing in staff, building strong community partnerships, and leading with compassion has helped Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter create better outcomes for animals and the people who care for them.
