Image

Join us the day before The Annual Conference for The Network Live—a collaborative forum where leaders from across animal welfare will explore the evolving ideas shaping community-centered practice and the future of our profession.

Using the PACT (People and Animals in Community Together) framework as a lens for discussion, this daylong event brings together CEOs, senior leaders, and changemakers to examine emerging approaches, share real-world experiences, and learn from one another. Together, we'll explore how organizations are:

  • Aligning policies with the needs of their communities
  • Building more inclusive partnerships and practices
  • Strengthening transparency, collaboration, and trust

Each session combines thought-provoking presentations, panel discussions, and facilitated small-group conversations designed to harness the collective expertise in the room. You'll leave with fresh perspectives, practical ideas, and new connections to help inform your leadership.

As our President & CEO Jim Tedford says, "Our power is in The Network." Join us as we explore what's next—together.

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

Read More

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

Read More

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

Read More

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

Read More

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