KEY NOTE SPEAKERS
KEY NOTE SPEAKERS
SPEAKERS
Animal Protection Conference and Expo prides itself on partnering with amazing speakers and educators to provide the latest animal related topics, legislation and trends.
Over the 2-day event, these speakers will share their insights and years of experience to provide the ongoing education necessary to encourage and inspire all professionals and advocates.
2023 Speakers
CLAUDINE WILKINS
Attorney, Animal Law Expert, Founder - The Animal Protection Society, Animal Law Source and APAW Academy
Time: Friday, October 20, 7:30am-9:10am
Topic: Welcoming Remarks, Deconstructing a GA Dog bite Case, Proper Reporting Rabies, The new GA Figo’s Law which Protects Public Safety Animal (K9, SARS & Cadaver Dog) and Avoiding Liability for LEOS & ACOS.
Time: Saturday, October 21, 10:10am-11:50am
Topic: Vets, their Roles in Animal Cases and What they Need to Know About
Animal Laws
Claudine Wilkins is an attorney, animal law expert, founder of Animal Law Source, past chair GA Bar Animal Law Section, co-founder GA Pet Fd. She started her career as a prosecutor in 1997 and gained national attention in one of the largest verdicts in the nation in a landmark liquor liability case involving 3 fatalities. Since 1996, she has assisted in hundreds of animal abuse cases. In 1998, she created the Animal Protection conference.
In 2009, Claudine petitioned the State Bar of Georgia to create Animal Law Section which was founded later that year.
In 2014, she founded Animal Law Source, an organization that serves as a resource for animal law professionals across the state and animallawsource.org, a website dedicated to assisting those professionals. Her continuing efforts to draft legislation protecting children and animals resulted in the passage of many state and local laws including: the Georgia Dog Fighting law, The Responsible Dog Owner Act (dangerous dog law) and the Animal Cruelty law and more.
The APAW Expo is celebrating its 24th year. Through these 24 years, Claudine has trained over 10,000 professionals, and she continues teaching prosecutors, judges, attorneys, police, animal control officers, veterinarians, vet techs, animal shelter staff, rescue/foster, dog trainers, students and professionals involved with animals on animal law, animal cruelty, neglect, fighting, abandonment, hoarding, large impound cases, equine cruelty, public safety, dangerous dog issues, dog bite cases and liability issues facing all professions involved.
2023 APAW Expo Speakers
(listed in order of appearance)
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2023
7:30am - 9:10am
Former Director of Health, Georgia Department of Public Health. County Environmental Health Offices Jeff Davis County
Time: Friday, October 20, 7:30am-9:10am
Topic: Deconstructing a GA Dog bite Case, Proper Reporting Rabies, The new GA Figo’s Law which Protects Public Safety Animal (K9, SARS & Cadaver Dog) and Avoiding Liability for LEOS & ACOS.
Bio to come
OSCAR HULETTE
Environmental Health at Georgia Department of Public Health
Time: Friday, October 20, 7:30am-9:10am
Topic: Deconstructing a GA Dog bite Case, Proper Reporting Rabies, The new GA Figo’s Law which Protects Public Safety Animal (K9, SARS & Cadaver Dog) and Avoiding Liability for LEOS & ACOS.
Bio to come
STEPHEN JOHNSON
9:35am - 11:15am
BURT JONES
Lieutenant Governor
Time: Friday, October 20, 9:35am - 11:15am
Topic: Georgia Lawmakers - Round Table Discussion on Companion Animals
Burt Jones is a small business owner and job creator, successful State Senator, husband, father, believer, and 6th generation Georgia native. Answering a call to service, Burt was elected to the State Senate for Georgia’s 25th District in 2012. Over his time in office, Burt has been instrumental in the district’s economic development by attracting new businesses and creating thousands of jobs and opportunities for Middle Georgia. Importantly, Burt led the fight to restore confidence and accountability to our elections process after the disastrous 2020 cycle. In fact, Burt played an integral role in the passage of the Election Integrity Act (S.B. 202) and has been recognized nationally as a leader for election integrity, including by President Donald J. Trump. He was also asked by the Trump Administration to join the Foreign and Domestic Trade Council.
SENATOR KAY KIRKPATRICK
Georgia State Senator
Time: Friday, October 20, 9:35am - 11:15am
Topic: Georgia Lawmakers - Round Table Discussion on Companion Animals
Senator Kay Kirkpatrick, MD, a Republican, represents the 32nd District, which includes East Cobb and Sandy Springs. She serves as Chairman of the Senate Ethics Committee and as a member of the Senate Health and Human Services, Insurance and Labor, and Veterans, Military and Homeland Security Committees.
Commissioner, Georgia Department of Agriculture
Time: Friday, October 20, 9:35am - 11:15am
Topic: Georgia Lawmakers - Round Table Discussion on Companion Animals
Tyler Harper is a 7th generation farmer, small business owner, former State Senator, and the 17th Agriculture Commissioner of the State of Georgia. Tyler lives in Ocilla and is a lifelong resident of South Georgia. He graduated from the University of Georgia with a bachelor's degree in Agricultural Engineering and has an associate degree in agriculture from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College. He is an active member in his local community and has helped lead organizations across the state – from his local rotary club, to the Georgia Young Farmers Association, among numerous others, including serving as the past Chair of the Southern Legislative Conference’s Agriculture and Rural Development Committee. When he isn't serving the state as Agriculture Commissioner or working on his farm, you can find Tyler enjoying the outdoors, cheering on the Georgia Bulldogs, or at Satilla Baptist Church, where he plays in the band every Sunday.
TYLER HARPER
Georgia Capitol Solutions, Inc.
Time: Friday, October 20, 9:35am - 11:15am
Topic: Georgia Lawmakers - Round Table Discussion on Companion Animals
Andy Lord is the principal partner of Georgia Capitol Solutions (GCS), a lobbying, public relations and grassroots development firm. GCS was established in 2006 and has represented over 40 non-profit entities in the state of Georgia.
Andy has worked as a lobbyist for the United States Humane Society, ASPCA and is now with the Georgia Pet Coalition. Specifically, he has worked to advance the animal protection agenda on issues such as cost of animal care, while also stopping legislation detrimental to the cause, such as the advancement of Petland.
ANDY LORD
12:45pm - 2:30pm
Chief of Law Enforcement. Georgia Department of Agriculture
Time: Friday, October 20, 12:45pm - 2:30pm
Topic: Plans for Companion Animals under the Georgia Department of Agrucutlure and Recent Law on GA Food Animal Cruelty,
Harlan Proveaux, is a twenty-nine-year law enforcement and emergency management veteran with experience across multiple state and local agencies. Commissioner Harper and Director Proveaux began the process to have the Department's Peace Officer Standards and Training Council ID reinstated, restoring the Department's status as a Law Enforcement agency. Prior to joining the Department, Proveaux served as the Deputy Director of the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency for seven years. Proveaux has served at several other state and local agencies including Georgia Public Safety Training Center, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Ware County Magistrate Court, and Ware County Sheriff's Office and holds a Master's Degree in Public Safety Administration from Columbus State University.
HARLAN PROVEAUX
Program Manager Companion Animal/Equine Division and Program Manager of the Livestock & Poultry Division, Georgia Department of Agriculture
Time: Friday, October 20, 12:45pm - 2:30pm
Topic: Plans for Companion Animals under the Georgia Department of Agrucutlure and Recent Law on GA Food Animal Cruelty,
Jason began his career with the Georgia Department of Agriculture in November 2014. He quickly learned his position as inspector and was promoted to Senior Inspector in March 2016. In September 2019, Jason was promoted to Deputy Manager of the Companion Animal/Equine Program. In April 2022, Jason was promoted to the Program Manager. In addition to these responsibilities, he participates in many special projects and investigations, conducts GDA presentations, and serves on the GDA Incident Management Team as Deputy Operations Chief. Jason’s background is in law enforcement and animal control. He was formerly the Animal Care and Control Director in Habersham County, Ga, where he currently resides. Jason holds an Associate Degree in Business Administration from North Georgia Technical College. He graduated with his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, in 2019, from Shorter University.
JASON SMITH
Victoria Stilwell, VSPDT, APDT, Celebrity Dog Trainer and Behavior Expert, Trainer and creator of It’s Me or the Dog (Animal Planet), Bestselling Author and Founder of Victoria Stilwell Positively, Inc. and the Victoria Stilwell Academy of Dog Training and Behavior
Time: Friday, October 20, 12:45pm - 2:30pm
Topic: The Overwhelmed Dog - Helping dogs cope with a confusing world
Victoria Stilwell is a world-renowned dog trainer and behavior expert best known as the star of the international hit TV series It's Me or the Dog (Animal Planet US) as well as Greatest American Dog on CBS, Dogs Might Fly on Sky One, Dogs with Extraordinary Jobs on Love Nature (coming in 2020 on Smithsonian Channel US), and her hit web series about the real world of police K-9’s and their handlers, Guardians of the Night.
A passionate advocate for positive dog training methods, Stilwell is the Editor-in-Chief of Positively.com, the founder of the Victoria Stilwell Academy for Dog Training & Behavior, and the CEO of Victoria Stilwell Positively Dog Training – the world’s premier network of positive dog trainers. A best-selling author, Stilwell’s fifth book, The Ultimate Guide to Raising a Puppy will be released on October 1st 2019.
VICTORIA STILWELL
3:30pm - 4:30pm
KATRINA AMARO
Animal Control Officer, Gwinnett County Animal Services
Time: Friday, October 20, 3:30pm-4:30am
Topic: How to Build and Package a Solid Animal Cruelty Case for Successful Prosecution. How to prepare and present your case to police, detectives, and the DA’s office to successfully create a working relationship to prosecute cases appropriately.
Katrina is a highly experienced animal lover with a passion for animal welfare since 1999. Her journey began as an intern at the Niagara Falls Aquarium for Marine Biology, where she discovered her love for animals. She then worked for over five years as an assistant manager at a Doggie Daycare / Boarding facility, refining her skills in animal care and management. In 2015 Katrina completed her associate degree in criminal justice technologies from Gwinnett Technical College. In 2016, Katrina joined the Gwinnett County animal control team as a kennel officer ACOI, rapidly rising through the ranks to become a Cruelty and Neglect Investigator ACOIII. Recently, she was appointed to the Special Operations Manager, responsible for managing all bite cases, neglect and cruelty cases, court and probation, and rescue operations. When she's not working, Katrina enjoys reading, rock hounding, macrame, and spending quality time with her son, dogs, and reptiles. Her commitment to animal welfare is exceptional, making her an invaluable asset to the Gwinnett County team.
SHALIMAR OLIVER
Animal Crimes Manager, Humane Society of the United States
Time: Friday, October 20, 3:30pm-4:30am
Topic: Commercial Breeding Facility Investigations
Shalimar Oliver is the Animal Crimes Manager for the Humane Society of the United States, where she oversees egregious cruelty cases including puppy mill investigations, large-scale neglect and animal fighting. Shalimar was born and raised in Sydney, Australia, where she worked at the Sydney RSPCA and an Australian wildlife park. Shalimar served as a Senior Animal Control Officer, disaster responder, field training officer and academy trainer in San Diego, California. Shalimar is a member of the Association of Professional Humane Educators and a trainer for the Law Enforcement Training Center, through which she teaches enforcement professionals from across the country about animal crimes.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2023
8:00am - 9:40am
Director of Animal Services, Newton County, President of Georgia Animal Control Association, Board Member of National Animal Care & Control Association
Time: Saturday, October 21, 8:00am - 9:40am
Topic: Hoarders: Breeder/trainer (Malinois case), rescue hoarder and the
overwhelmed individual. How to handle the different types of issues
associated with the animals in their care.
Cindy has been on the Georgia Animal Care and Control Assn. Board since 2002, serving 4 years as President and 10 years as Secretary Treasurer. One of her primary roles is representing GACCA at the Georgia Capital and networking with advocacy groups, ACCG and lobbyist to better protect companion animals from abuse and neglect by supporting humane laws.
She is employed by Newton County Animal Control in Covington, GA where she is the Director, managing both field and shelter operations. Through her leadership many new programs have been implemented that have significantly improved Newton County’s live release rate as well as benefitted the citizens of Newton County. Cindy has worked as a field officer, shelter staff and manager for 25 years and has vast experience in animal care and control, community cats, animal hoarding, intake diversion, community relations, courtroom procedures and testimony. She has assisted in many felony and misdemeanor animal cruelty cases across Georgia.
Cindy also served on the National Animal Care and Control Association Board of Directors for 9 years. For 6 six she was chair of the Finance Committee as Treasurer. She also was an active member of the Disaster Response and Training committees.
Cindy and her husband have opened their home to many foster dogs of all breeds and sizes, but the favorite is Newfoundlands. Cindy currently is the Vice-President of SENC Rescue, a groups dedicated to rescue unwanted and homeless Newfoundland and place them in great homes.
CINDY WIEMANN
Senior Assistant District Attorney, Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit
Time: Saturday, October 21, 8:00am - 9:40am
Topic: Understanding the Animal Cruelty Statute
Time: Saturday, October 21, 10:10am - 11:50am
Topic: Going In-Depth of Figo’s Law: What exactly does Figo’s Law do? Simplifies
the definition of animals to be covered, bringing it in line with federal law.
From 2013 – 2016, Ms. Schwartz served as an Assistant District Attorney in the Griffin Judicial Circuit, and in early 2017, was appointed as a Senior Assistant District Attorney in the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit, where she currently serves as a member of the Drug Prosecutions Division. In addition to her work in drug prosecutions, Ms. Schwartz also specializes in the prosecution of animal cruelty cases. She was one of a core group of Georgia lawyers whose efforts contributed to both the passage of the Animal Protection Act of 2000, which provided for felony punishment for certain acts of animal cruelty, and HB 863, which revised Georgia’s Cruelty to Animal’s Statute in 2014. In 2011, she received a Prosecutor Recognition Award from the Humane Society of the United States for her work on the trial of a defendant who was convicted of violently beating a dog to death with a garden hoe, in addition to other crimes.
KIMBERLY S. SCHWARTZ
10:10am - 11:50am
Senior Assistant District Attorney, Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit
Time: Saturday, October 21, 8:00am - 9:40am
Topic: Understanding the Animal Cruelty Statute
Time: Saturday, October 21, 10:10am - 11:50am
Topic: Going In-Depth of Figo’s Law: What exactly does Figo’s Law do? Simplifies
the definition of animals to be covered, bringing it in line with federal law.
From 2013 – 2016, Ms. Schwartz served as an Assistant District Attorney in the Griffin Judicial Circuit, and in early 2017, was appointed as a Senior Assistant District Attorney in the Chattahoochee Judicial Circuit, where she currently serves as a member of the Drug Prosecutions Division. In addition to her work in drug prosecutions, Ms. Schwartz also specializes in the prosecution of animal cruelty cases. She was one of a core group of Georgia lawyers whose efforts contributed to both the passage of the Animal Protection Act of 2000, which provided for felony punishment for certain acts of animal cruelty, and HB 863, which revised Georgia’s Cruelty to Animal’s Statute in 2014. In 2011, she received a Prosecutor Recognition Award from the Humane Society of the United States for her work on the trial of a defendant who was convicted of violently beating a dog to death with a garden hoe, in addition to other crimes.
KIMBERLY S. SCHWARTZ
Attorney, Animal Law Expert, Founder - The Animal Protection Society, Animal Law Source and APAW Academy
Time: Saturday, October 21, 10:10am - 11:50am
Topic: Vets, their Roles in Animal Cases and What they Need to Know About
Animal Laws.
Claudine Wilkins is an attorney, animal law expert, founder of Animal Law Source, past chair GA Bar Animal Law Section, co-founder GA Pet Fd. She started her career as a prosecutor in 1997 and gained national attention in one of the largest verdicts in the nation in a landmark liquor liability case involving 3 fatalities. Since 1996, she has assisted in hundreds of animal abuse cases. In 1998, she created the Animal Protection conference.
CLAUDINE WILKINS
1:20pm - 3:00pm
DOUG EDDINS
Founder and Executive Director, American Cruelty Investigations School
Time: Saturday, October 21, 1:20pm-3:00pm
Topic: TBA
Doug Eddins earned his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration at the University of Louisville College of Business in Louisville, KY. He brings law enforcement experience and application of constitutional law during criminal investigations to AACIS.
He is an instructor at Gulf Coast State College and teaches the state-mandated animal control officer certification classes for the Florida Animal Control Association. Additionally, he serves as a court-appointed cruelty investigator and assists other law enforcement and animal control agencies across the country with cruelty investigations
NIKKI HEALY
Good Mews Executive Director
Time: Saturday, October 21, 1:20pm-3:00pm
Topic: Creating Partnerships for Success
Nikki was born and raised in Central Florida where she attended the University of Central Florida earning her B.S. in Psychology and a J.D. from Barry University School of Law. Nikki knew her path would be in animal welfare and started her journey in 2018 with Alachua County Animal Services in Gainesville, Fl as an administrative supervisor. During this time she began to work with and lead each team including Field Services, Shelter Management, and the Medical team. She was promoted to Director prior to moving to her next organization in search of a better work-life balance.
Nikki went on to explore the nonprofit side of animal welfare and became the Operations Manager for YOUR Humane Society SPCA in Lake Panasoffkee, Fl. During her time with this organization she managed the daily operations along with rebuilding partnerships in the community. It was through these partnerships with other nonprofit organizations that Nikki was connected with Good Mews. After hearing such wonderful things about GM, she packed up her family and came to Georgia in 2023.
STEVE HAMMOND
Director of Cobb County Animal Services
Time: Saturday, October 21, 1:20pm-3:00pm
Topic: Creating Partnerships for Success
Steve Hammond is the Director of Animal Services for Cobb County. Cobb County Animal Services is an open admission shelter which takes in over 9,000 animals each year. Cobb’s Animal Services has 51 employees and more than 140 volunteers. CCAS serves a permanent population of over 800,000. During Steve’s tenure adoptions have increased by 38% and rescues by 6% despite an increase in intakes of 17% with an average length of stay of 10 days while maintaining a live release rate of 87%. Additionally, CCAS has seen an increase of 15% in their calls for service.
Prior to being appointed as the Director of Animal Services Steve served with the Cobb County Police Department. Steve started the Animal Cruelty Investigation Unit in 2015 and served in that position for 7 years.
MARK DOWIS
Good Mews Director of Development
Time: Saturday, October 21, 1:20pm-3:00pm
Topic: Creating Partnerships for Success
Mark C. Dowis joins Good Mews as it’s first Director of Development with over 25 years of senior level experience in fundraising, business development, marketing, external affairs, and general management in large non-profits, in state and federal government, and in U.S. based and international corporate enterprises. Mark was raised in Hawaii and is an Honors graduate of Florida State University with dual degrees in International Management and Administration and Political Science.
3:30pm - 4:30pm
STEPHANIE EDDINS
Lead Animal Cruelty Investigator, Escambia County, FL
Time: Saturday, October 21, 3:30pm-4:30 pm
Topic: Investigation Pitfalls: Common Mistakes That Kill A Cruelty Investigation
Stephanie Eddins received her degree in criminal justice from Pensacola State College in Pensacola, Florida. She brings over 30 years of animal experience to the animal law enforcement profession, including growing up caring for more than 30 species of Class I and Class II exotic animals, serving as a licensed veterinary technician in an emergency veterinary hospital, and spending the last 13 years as the lead animal cruelty investigator for the Escambia County Department of Animal Welfare.
Stephanie is a state-registered expert witness for animal cruelty in the State of Florida and has served on several multi-agency task forces including the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Department of Alcohol, and Tobacco, and Firearms, U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, and Escambia County Sheriff’s Office. She also serves as a curriculum development advisor to the American Animal Cruelty Investigations School.
BARBARA BRUIGOM
Founder and President, Rescue Ranch
Time: Saturday, October 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Topic: Work Together And Check Your Ego At The Door. Showing how Rescues,
Shelters, Fosters, Veterinarians, LEOs and ACOs need to work together
BARBARA BRUIGOM is president/founder of The Rescue Ranch located in McRae Helena Georgia. The Rescue Ranch provides high quality/high volume, low cost/no cost spay & neuter services to over ½ the state of Georgia. Originally intended for wildlife rescue/rehab and release, the 2004 hurricanes Frances and Jeanne changed that course. In March 2005, after being wiped out by hurricanes Frances and Jeanne, Barbara moved to the very rural area of McRae, GA. She saw firsthand the plight of rural animals. Disgusted by no animal controls, no spay/neuter options Barbara began writing for s/n grants and networking with the veterinarians to solve the pet overpopulation problem in middle GA.
VIRTUAL COURSES
Available Monday, October 23, 2023
WILLIAM GOREN
Attorney and Service Animal Law Expert
Virtual Course: to be available Monday, October 23rd, 2023
Topic: Top 10 things Everyone Needs To Know About Service Animals.
Mr. Goren is an authority on the laws pertaining to Service Animals.
In this course, he discusses the top 10 things everyone needs to know about
service animal laws. What you can/cannot do and other top items to know.
William D. Goren is one of the country’s foremost authorities on the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
For 28 years and continuing, he has been advising on ADA compliance as both an attorney and professor—of which during his time as a full-time academic at various institutions in Chicago, he won numerous teaching awards and achieved tenure.
DR. DORIS MILLER, DVM
Athens Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, Department of Pathology, Georgia Diagnostic Laboratories. DVM, PhD, DACVP
Virtual Course: to be available Monday, October 23rd, 2023
Topic: Veterinary Forensics in Animal Investigations. This course is essential for
Veterinarians, Law Enforcement and Animal Control Officers when using
veterinary forensics in investigations. Dr. Miller will be going over all the
top tips.
As an Associate Director of State Government Relations since 2007, Dr. Miller works closely with the Directors of both Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories, the Head of the Pathology Department and the Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine in matters involving State Government. Dr. Miller serves as a liaison with the Georgia Department of Agriculture and the Georgia Veterinary Medical Association.
JOHN THOMPSON
Dog Bite Expert
Virtual Course: to be available Monday, October 23rd, 2023
Topic: Police And Dog Encounters: What you should and shouldn’t do when
encountering stray, or dangerous dogs.
Building on a career of dedication and passion for animals, John Thompson is the Executive Director of the National Animal Care & Control Association where he continues to help law enforcement understand the linkages between animal abuse and human abuse, as well as enhancing the careers and profession of animal care professionals throughout the US.
Previously, as the Deputy Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer at the National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA), John had responsibility for NSA’s programs and services, including his groundbreaking work of establishing the National Law Enforcement Center on Animal Abuse, which was the first initiative to serve as a resource to bridge the gap between law enforcement and animal advocates. He also headed a movement that established the National Coalition on Violence Against Animals, an independent collective of local, state and national organizations that focus on animal cruelty and its relationship to other forms of violence.
Mr. Thompson also led the NSA’s petition to the FBI to include animal abuse crimes in the National Incident-Based Reporting System (NIBRS), which was approved and signed by FBI Director Comey in September 2014. Currently, he is working with other organizations and partners to create a top-notch training program for law enforcement to address a growing
JIM CROSBY
Canine Aggression Consulting, LLC, Dog Bite Expert
Virtual Course: to be available Monday, October 23rd, 2023
Topic: An Active Overview of Dog Bite Related Fatalities. Based on reviewing of
over 500 fatalities by dog bite, this is an up today findings on common
causes, victim profiles and contributing factors.
Mr. Crosby is a retired Police Lieutenant and has professionally trained dogs, taught individual and group obedience classes, and addressed canine behavior problems since 1999. He serves as Division Management Consultant of Jacksonville Animal Care and Protective Services, the municipal agency responsible for rescue and adoption needs, investigation of animal cruelty, animal fighting, and regulation of Dangerous Dogs for residents of Jacksonville. Holding a Master of Science in Veterinary Forensic Medicine, Jim is recognized in and out of Court as an expert in the US and Canada on Dangerous Dogs, canine aggression, fatal dog attacks, and related issues. Jim teaches safe handling and rehabilitation of Dangerous Dogs and Investigation of Fatal and Serious Dog Attacks to police, animal control agencies, and others across the US and Canada. He has been instrumental in a number of successful prosecutions focused on dog related fatalities.
CARRIE DUCOTE
Principal Consultant, Shelter Savvy
Virtual Course: to be available Monday, October 23rd, 2023
Topic: Best Practices for Maximum Lifesaving in Animal Sheltering: A look at the
current nationally recognized proven strategies to decrease unnecessary
intake & length of stay, and maximize positive outcomes & your relationship
with the community.
Carrie Ducote started volunteering at her local animal shelter in 2007 and got hooked on the industry. She spent four years working as the adoption manager at Atlanta Humane Society and one year as the operations manager at Georgia SPCA. In 2015, she joined Best Friends Animal Society where she spent 8 years in a variety of roles, primarily at the executive level consulting with shelter leadership nationally to decrease euthanasia. She holds a bachelor's degree in biology, master's degree in anthrozoology and institutional certificates in animal services executive leadership and cat lifesaving.
