The NEFHS has served as a platform to discuss important issues impacting New England and the field of animal welfare for decades.  Despite our track record of tackling difficult issues, this will be our first to facilitate a conversation that addresses the lack of People of Color (POC) within our field. This webinar series will also address the disproportionate, negative impact many organizational, local, and state animal welfare policies and practices have on POC. The NEFHS Board acknowledges the need for continued evaluation and learning for all of us, our Board included. It is important to prioritize this issue throughout the year, every year, until systemic racism no longer exists. The NEFHS is committed to providing resources to help you through this journey, through this webinar series and at our Annual Conference to keep us all moving forward. This series is open to all animal welfare employees and/or volunteers, which includes aimal shelters, animal control and rescues of all sizes.

Join The New England Federation of Humane Societies for a 90-minute panel and Q&A to discuss the lack of diversity in animal welfare. Learn how to recognize your own implicit bias. Find ways to make your organization a more diverse and inclusive environment for staff and volunteers, which will lead to a more welcoming environment for your community.

Panelists:

• Shafonda Davis, Executive Director, Animal Protection Society of Durham
• James Evans, CARE, President
• Jennifer Evans, CARE, Chief Operations Officer
• Kenny Lamberti, Director of Grassroots Advocacy
• Akisha Townsend Eaton, Legislative Attorney, Best Friends

This 90-minute webinar has been pre-approved for 1.5 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credits.

WEBSITE LINK:  https://learning.theaawa.org/products/lack-of-diversity-in-animal-welfare-is-your-organization-prepared-to-make-inclusion-a-priority