6th International Veterinary Social Work Summit

Animal Related Grief and Bereavement

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Meet our Speakers

We've gathered some of the top experts in the field to discuss this topic. With years of experience between them, they're well-equipped to offer invaluable insights and perspectives.

Addie Reinhard DVM

Addie Reinhard DVM

Graduate Research Assistant, University of Kentucky

Angie Arora MSW, RSW

Angie Arora MSW, RSW

Professor, Seneca College

Dr. Pamela Linden

Dr. Pamela Linden

Veterinary Social Worker, President of the International Association of Veterinary Social Work, Program for Pet Health Equity

Emily Gelb

Emily Gelb

Director of Community Solutions, Asheville Humane Society

Colleen Parker

Colleen Parker

PALS Training and Technical Assistance Coordinator at Urban Resource Institute, Urban Resource Institute

Dr. Alicia Kennedy BSc BVMS MAICD

Dr. Alicia Kennedy BSc BVMS MAICD

Cherished Pets

Akisha Townsend Eaton

Akisha Townsend Eaton

Attorney, Best Friends Animal Society

Phil Arkow

Phil Arkow

Coordinator, The National Link Coalition

Elizabeth Strand

Elizabeth Strand

Director, University of Tennessee Veterinary Social Work

Rebecca Poplawski LMSW

Rebecca Poplawski LMSW

Program Coordinator, University of Tennessee Veterinary Social Work

Elissa Nealley Andrews

Elissa Nealley Andrews

Christine Miner

Christine Miner

Dawn DiMaria

Dawn DiMaria

Elmari van der Walt

Elmari van der Walt

Erica Friedhoff

Erica Friedhoff

Erin Teigen

Erin Teigen

Jessica Drew

Jessica Drew

Joanna Robson

Joanna Robson

Judith Harbour

Judith Harbour

Julie Shaw

Julie Shaw

Karen Wimberly

Karen Wimberly

Leslie Nichols

Leslie Nichols

Megan Walsh

Megan Walsh

Ms., Ms.

Nancy Saxton Lopez

Nancy Saxton Lopez

Nicole Lang

Nicole Lang

Assistant Director of Field Education, Boise State University, School of Social Work

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Talks

Keystone Presentations: Highlighting the Work of UT VSW Certificate Members

October 08, 2020, 05:30 PM
Rebecca Poplawski

Human-Animal Relationships and Social Work: Opportunities Beyond the Veterinary Environment

October 08, 2020, 09:30 PM
Phil Arkow

Keystone Presentations: Highlighting the Work of UT VSW Certificate Members

October 09, 2020, 06:00 PM
Rebecca Poplawski

Pet Loss Support Guidelines for Veterinary Teams

October 09, 2020, 07:00 PM
Angie Arora

Panel Discussion: COVID-19-What is Essential?

October 09, 2020, 09:00 PM
Emily Gelb Colleen Parker Akisha Townsend Eaton Elizabeth Strand Gina Scarzella

Every pet deserves a good death. Every person deserves choice around how they say goodbye.

October 09, 2020, 10:30 PM
Alicia Kennedy

Integrating Veterinary Social Work into Private Veterinary Practice

October 09, 2020, 11:00 PM
Alicia Kennedy

Lunch Break: International Association of Veterinary Social Work.

October 10, 2020, 06:15 PM
Pamela Linden

Oath Ceremony: Veterinary Social Work and Veterinary Human Support Certificates

October 10, 2020, 08:15 PM
Addie Reinhard Emily Gelb Elizabeth Strand Rebecca Poplawski Elissa Nealley Andrews Christine Miner Dawn DiMaria Elmari van der Walt Erica Friedhoff Erin Teigen Jessica Drew Joanna Robson Judith Harbour Julie Shaw Karen Wimberly Leslie Nichols Megan Walsh Nancy Saxton Lopez Nicole Lang Pamela Sanford Richard Edling Serena Sutka Tori Oropello Trish Haak Irene Brady Betsy "Genie" Bishop Judith Rosen Diana Barone Ginger Templeton David Dieffenbach Kalin Alvey Amy Scanlon Susan Harris Gina Scarzella