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Member Spotlight: Get to Know Art Muñoz Jr.
You’re in for a treat—and maybe some tamales! This month we’re excited to spotlight a new member of The Association’s DEI Council. We’ll be introducing the rest of the members...
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Member Spotlight: Get to Know Tim Anderson, CAWA
The Animal Control Captain and Ops Manager for Regional Animal Services of King County talks about top trends in compensations and benefits—and dishes on who’d get an invite to his...
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Women in Animal Welfare, Part II: Breaking The Glass Ceiling
In Part I of this series, The Association’s Executive Vice President encouraged women leaders in animal welfare to explore ways to help those coming up to navigate their journey. Today...
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Women’s History Month, Part I: Perfect? No Thanks, We’d Rather Be Brave & Bold
I have always listed courage as one of my personal core values, because I believe one must have courage to live the other core values you embrace. Courage doesn’t mean...
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Tip of the Week: Good Reads
Earlier this year, we asked members of The Association what they were reading. Here are a few of their recs. Let us know in the comments if you’ve checked out...
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Member Spotlight: Get to Know Kristi Mack
The same questions—and a couple extra—we always ask. This is the first time, however, one of the answers involved a charcuterie board. Name & Title: Kristi Mack, HR Director, Humane Society...
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CAWA News: Managers of Volunteers Now Eligible for Certification
Until recently, a minimum of five years of work experience managing and supervising paid staff was an eligibility requirement for CAWA Certification. After receiving a request to revisit this requirement,...
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Member Spotlight: Get to Know Kathy Duncan
Settle in for a spirited conversation with Humane Canada’s Director of National Programs. We cover everything from Janis Joplin and high tea to access to veterinary care and whale watching....
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How I Got Here: Stephanie Kendrick
Welcome to our new feature, “How I Got Here,” that digs into the career path and development of an animal welfare professional and member of The Association. Much appreciation to...
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Tip of the Week: One for Good Measure
The first tip of the year focuses on an issue that’s on top of everyone’s mind. How can we measure the impact of our work as we shift to a...
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People Who Live in Corner Houses…
What does a walk around the block have to do with your adoptions floor? Lily Yap digs into System Two thinking to explain. People who live in corner houses...
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A Message to The Association’s New Board of Directors
As the immediate Past Chair, Brad Shear welcomes and introduces the newly elected Board of Directors, as voted in during The Association’s annual business meeting, held last month at The...
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