Shafonda Davis Allen, CAWA, is a national animal welfare leader, governance strategist, and equity-driven leadership developer with more than 27 years experience strengthening boards, building leadership pipelines, and advancing inclusive organizational cultures. She is Founder and Principal Consultant of Back to Basics Animal Welfare Leadership Consulting, a former member of The AAWA’s Board of Directors, and current DEI Ambassador and DEI Council member for the Association. She also serves as an educational consultant and former board member with CARE (Companions and Animals for Reform and Equity), where she mentors traditionally marginalized and underrepresented leaders. Shafonda is featured in Humane Perspectives: Leadership in Animal Welfare as one of the field’s trusted voices.
