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You know those people who are naturally enthusiastic and energized, no morning coffee necessary? Meet Jamie Hartman Spiva, CFRE

Name & Title: Jamie Hartman Spiva, CFRE, Interim Chief Development Officer, Houston SPCA
Member of The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement since:  2022

The Association: Describe yourself in three words. 
Jamie Hartman Spiva, CFRE: Joyful, Nurturing, Naturally caffeinated

The Association: Describe Houston SPCA in three words.  
Jamie Hartman Spiva, CFRE: Passionate, Essential, Competent

The Association: Tell us one small victory you has this week, personally or professionally.
Jamie Hartman Spiva, CFRE: I saw over 50 family and friends this past week on my annual trip to Michigan.

The Association: Tell us about a risk you took in your current capacity that paid off.
Jamie Hartman Spiva, CFRE: Taking on my role as Interim Chief Development Officer was a risk that paid off. We continue to maximize departmental efficiency and growth through fundraising efforts.

The Association: What’s the last movie you saw? 
Jamie Hartman Spiva, CFRE: Top Gun: Maverick

The Association: Please share a hidden (or not-so-hidden) talent. 
Jamie Hartman Spiva, CFRE: I’m not too bad at karaoke and can do an excellent parrot impersonation.

The Association: You can invite 5 people from all of history to dinner. Who’s at the table, and what are you eating?   
Jamie Hartman Spiva, CFRE: I’d be enjoying a traditional American Thanksgiving dinner with the following people:

• Jesus
• President Lincoln
• My Grandpa Schulist (deceased)
• My Grandma Hartman (deceased)
• My friend, Pat, a retired 70s and 80s Manhattan Advertising executive

The Association: Anything else you’d like your colleagues to know about you and your work?   
Jamie Hartman Spiva, CFRE: I’m a collaborator. I’m always available for some assistance and brainstorming!

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