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What We Learned at The Network Live 2025, Part I
Join us for a series that shares high-level takeaways from the talks that had the room buzzing Every leader in animal welfare knows this truth: the work moves fast, the...
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Jobs of the Month—December 2025
Looking for a fresh start in 2026? View the latest opportunities in The Association’s Career Center. HR teams, take note: Members can list new jobs in the Career Center for free for 30...
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Letter from the President: Grateful to Those Lighting the Way
“I always look forward to sharing a message of thanksgiving at this time of year,” says The Association’s President & CEO. “This year I write with an extreme mix of...
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Jobs of the Month, Managers-Only Edition
Calling all managers, and managers on the rise! We just got in a fresh crop of leadership roles submitted to The Association’s Career Center, and wanted to pass on the...
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Member Spotlight: Get to Know Katie Jarl
Meet Animal Policy Group’s VP of Government Relations, and learn how she’s teaming up with shelters to pass important legislation—and where you can find her (and what she’ll be wearing!)...
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Jobs of the Month—November 2025
Ready to open the door to new opportunities this Fall? Peruse a sampling of the latest offerings from The Association’s Career Center, and please pass on any opportunities to colleagues who’d be...
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Meet the Rising Stars: The Full 2025 Lineup
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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Meet The Rising Stars, Parts 9 & 10
Last month, we asked current leaders in the field to identify the emerging leaders at their organizations. Meet the dynamic duo rounding out our star-studded lineup Kaitlyn Gallemore, Director of...
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Meet The Rising Stars, Part 7 & 8
Introducing the latest additions to this star-studded lineup of emerging leaders The Association’s President & CEO, Jim Tedford, recently asked executive leaders in the field to bring their rising stars...
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Meet The Rising Stars, Part 6
Last month, we asked current leaders in the field to identify the emerging leaders at their organizations. Meet the sixth to make this star-studded list Alicia Hargrove, Director of Fund...
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Meet The Rising Stars, Part 5
Introducing the latest addition to this star-studded lineup of emerging leaders The Association’s President & CEO, Jim Tedford, asked executive leaders in the field to bring their rising stars along...
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Meet The Rising Stars, Part 4
Meet the fourth in our series featuring the field’s emerging leaders The Association’s President & CEO, Jim Tedford, recently urged executive leaders in the field to bring their rising stars...
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