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Meet The Rising Stars, Part 2
Meet the second in this star-studded lineup of emerging leaders The Association’s President & CEO, Jim Tedford, recently invited his colleagues in the field to join him at The Annual...
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Meet The Rising Stars, Part I
Last month, we asked current leaders in the field to identify the emerging leaders at their organizations. Meet the first in this star-studded lineup Last month, The Association’s President &...
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Member Spotlight: Get to Know Chris Seelbach
The dynamic leader of SPCA Cincinnati brings extensive experience working with people of all beliefs and backgrounds, along with a flair for social media, to his new role. Name &...
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Letter from the President: Advocacy Support for Members
Advocacy just became more accessible for our members. Jim Tedford speaks about how The Association is stepping up to support you Dear Animal Welfare Professional, As a leader in animal...
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On the Shoulders of Giants: A Tribute to Don Mitton
The Association’s President and CEO presents reflections and memories honoring the life and work of an extraordinary leader Last month, the animal welfare community lost one of its most fervent...
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Jobs of the Month—September 2025
A new season always feels like a good reason to assess your career journey. Following is a sampling of the latest opportunities from The Association’s Career Center. Hiring and HR managers, take...
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This Is Just the Beginning
The Association’s Vice President of Programs shares our number-one priority in designing our professional development offerings. (Hint: there are 1,600 of them) Over the last few years, I’ve seen interest...
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Roll Call: 2025 Compensation & Benefits Study Participant List
The following organizations have made a commitment to the animal welfare profession and to their staff and communities by participating in the 2023 Compensation & Benefits Study....
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Letter from the President: There Are Rising Stars Amongst Us
Jim Tedford invites you and your best and brightest to The Annual Conference, November 4-6, 2025 Dear Colleagues, I was fortunate to have many great leaders who took a gamble...
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Jobs of the Month—August 2025
This just in: A fresh crop of positions submitted to The Association’s Career Center, including several executive-level leadership roles. If you’re not currently looking but know someone who’d be a...
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Member Spotlight: Get to Know Sally Hubbard
Read about Sally Hubbard’s 21-year journey with Save-A-Pet, Inc., driven by her belief that compassion for people is just as important as compassion for animals Name & Title: Sally Hubbard, CAWA,...
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Jobs of the Month—July 2025
Are you looking to spread your professional wings, or know someone who’s ready to fly this summer? Following is a sampling of the latest offerings at The Association’s Career Center. Veterinary Clinic...
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