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

November 3, 2025

2:05 pm - 3:20 pm | The Peachtree Ballroom

Advocacy isn’t a job title—it’s a leadership responsibility. In this energizing session, Katie Jarl, Vice President of Government Relations at Animal Policy Group, will explore the critical role leaders play in advancing advocacy efforts that impact animals and communities at the local, state, and national levels.

You’ll learn how to build a culture of advocacy across your organization—one where staff, volunteers, board members, and supporters feel empowered to speak up and shape the future of animal welfare. Discover how to communicate advocacy priorities across generational lines, align your efforts with your mission, and make advocacy part of everyone’s role—not just a select few.

Whether you’re a seasoned executive or an emerging leader, this session will equip you with the tools to lead advocacy efforts with clarity, confidence, and a stronger voice for the animals and people you serve.

Following the session, small-group discussions will give you the opportunity to share strategies, troubleshoot challenges, and identify practical next steps for turning advocacy into a shared, organization-wide commitment.