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Join us the day before The Annual Conference for The Network Live—a solutions-focused, forward-looking forum designed to tackle one of the most pressing challenges in our field: preparing the next generation of animal welfare leaders.

This daylong event brings together dedicated professionals, industry experts, and changemakers to spark fresh thinking and drive real-world solutions. Through thought-provoking sessions and discussion, we’ll explore how to:

  • Step into the next version of the leader you want to be
  • Support and elevate emerging leaders across generations
  • Shape the future of animal welfare—locally and globally

Each session will be followed by guided small-group discussions, giving you space to reflect, share, and walk away with practical ways to apply what you’ve learned.

As our President & CEO Jim Tedford says, “Our power is in The Network.” Be part of the movement that’s shaping what’s next.

The Network Live
Registration Fees 

Cost for all member types:

$75 Early Registration 
$100 Regular Registration
$150 Late Registration


Be sure to include The Network Live with your registration for The Annual Conference:

Register for The Network Live and The Annual Conference

7:30 am - 4:30 pm
Registration Open

9:30 – 9:50 am
Welcome
Jim Tedford, CAWA, President & CEO, The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement

9:50 – 10:20 am
Keynote
Lily Yap, Executive Director, Stanislaus Animal Services Agency

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10:20 – 11:35 am
Session 1: Bridging the Gap: Communicating to Connect, Elevate & Lead Across Generations
Shawn K. Woods, President & CEO, Shawn K. Woods & Associates

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11:35 am – 12:35 pm
Lunch


12:35– 1:50 pm
Session 2: Defining the Leader You Want To Become
Gene Hammett, Executive Coach

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1:50 – 2:05 pm
Snack Break


2:05 – 3:20 pm
Session 3: Advocacy in Action: Mobilizing Voices to Shape the Future of Animal Welfare
Katie Jarl, Vice President, Government Relations, Animal Policy Group

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3:20 – 3:30 pm
The Network Live Wrap Up
Jim Tedford, CAWA

SPEAKERS INCLUDE:

Dr. Michael Blackwell, Program for Pet Health Equity

Monica Dangler, Pima Animal Care Center
Dr. Sarah Hicks, HSUS

Sarah Javier, APA of MO

Meredith Jones, Operation Kindness

Jill Kline, Wisconsin Humane

Susanne Kogut, PetCo Love

Rachel Levine, Dumb Friends League

Marcia Mayeda, Los Angeles County
Abbie Moore, PetCo Love

Doug Plant, Michigan Human

Jackie Rose, DocuPet
Dr. Apryl Steele, CAWA, Dumb Friends League
Misty Valenta, Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter
Todd Whittington, 24Pet

NETWORK LIVE AGENDA
Monday, November 3, 9:30 am – 3:30 pm

Registration Open

7:30 am - 4:30 pm 8th floor Registration Desk

Orientation

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8:15 am - 9:15 am

Networking Opportunity

The Network Live (full daylong details)

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9:30 am - 3:30 pm The Peachtree Ballroom

The Network Live

The Space Between: Rethinking the Leadership Leap

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9:50 am - 10:20 am The Peachtree Ballroom

The Network Live

Bridging the Gap: Communicating to Connect, Elevate & Lead Across Generations

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10:20 am - 11:35 am The Peachtree Ballroom

The Network Live

The Network Live: Lunch

11:35 am - 12:35 pm The Peachtree Ballroom

Networking Opportunity

Defining the Leader You Want to Become

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12:35 pm - 1:50 pm The Peachtree Ballroom

The Network Live

Snack Break

1:50 pm - 2:05 pm

Advocacy in Action: Mobilizing Voices to Shape the Future of Animal Welfare

Read More
2:05 pm - 3:20 pm The Peachtree Ballroom

The Network Live

The Network Live Wrap-Up

3:20 pm - 3:50 pm The Peachtree Ballroom

The Network Live