After starting as a volunteer, Randa made a life-changing decision to leave her corporate career and fully commit to helping animals.
“I felt the need to make a difference.”
Today, she leads multiple programs focused on prevention, outreach, and community support, helping thousands of animals each year while addressing the root causes of overpopulatio
Jackie’s story highlights how unexpected moments can lead to meaningful impact — including founding a rescue that has saved over 2,500 dogs and eventually stepping into leadership roles across the industry.
A key takeaway from this episode is the importance of mindset and leadership approach. Jackie emphasizes moving away from scarcity thinking and toward growth, experimentation, and community impact.
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.
