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Meet the Shooting Stars: TyAnn Sumpter
“Some of the biggest opportunities in animal welfare exist in the gaps between people and the systems meant to serve them” This year we once again invited senior leadership to...
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Meet the Shooting Stars: Lisa Hammock, CAWA
“It seems cliché to say that I’ve learned I can do hard things” This year we once again invited senior leadership to nominate their organization’s emerging leaders. You did not...
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Is Your Organization Behavior Literate?
Perhaps the first organizations to have a Chief Behavior Officer will be the first to have truly recognized that behavior is a core component of animal health—and community welfare A...
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Word on the Street, Rising Stars Edition: Emily Klehm celebrates Stacey Carabine
In this special-edition Word on the Street series, animal welfare professionals sing the praises of the emerging leaders they nominated as 2026 Rising Stars A stellar leader is someone who...
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Tip of the Week: Role Clarity Document
Executive coaches suggest sharing this with your new boss within the first 30 days If you’re starting a new role, or perhaps have been moved under a new manager in...
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Meet the Shooting Stars: Shelby Brandt
“Some of the most meaningful impact comes from creating connections that continue to grow over time” This year we once again invited senior leadership to nominate their organization’s emerging leaders...
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The Importance of Rest in Mission-Based Work
This longtime animal welfare professional makes a case for a real sabbatical system—one that helps staff reset after years of hard work, giving them the space to lean into other...
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Meet the Shooting Stars: Brandais Pooley, CVT, CPhT, CAWA
“Lasting change isn’t driven by policy alone” This year we once again invited senior leadership to nominate their organization’s emerging leaders to attend The Annual Conference on October 26–29. You...
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The 2026 Policy Wrap-Up: What Comes Next for Animal Welfare
More than 500 animal welfare bills were introduced across the country this year. Here’s what made it across the finish line At the beginning of 2026, we asked members of The Association...
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Meet the Shooting Stars: Colette Bradley
“Great hiring isn’t about finding the person with the most obvious resumé” This year we once again invited senior leadership to nominate their organization’s emerging leaders to attend The Annual...
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Word on the Street, Rising Stars Edition: TyAnn Sumpter celebrates DeAndre Boatwright
In this special-edition Word on the Street series, animal welfare professionals sing the praises of the emerging leaders they nominated as 2026 Rising Stars A stellar leader is someone who...
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Word on the Street, Rising Stars Edition: Jessica James celebrates Colette Bradley
In this special-edition Word on the Street series, animal welfare professionals sing the praises of the emerging leaders they nominated as 2026 Rising Stars A stellar leader is someone who...
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