Animals and Poverty

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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

Hanna Mamzer MA, PHD

Hanna Mamzer MA, PHD

Professor, Adam Mickiewicz University

Dr. Michael Blackwell

Dr. Michael Blackwell

Director, Program for Pet Health Equity

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

Pia Cash

Pia Cash

Community Solutions Assistant, Asheville Humane Society

Amanda Molé LCSW

Amanda Molé LCSW

Alen Amini

Alen Amini

My Dog is My Home

Christine Kim

Christine Kim

Senior Community Liaison, NYC Mayor's Office of Animal Welfare

Colleen Parker

Colleen Parker

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

Jenny Coffey

Jenny Coffey

Director of Community Outreach, Animal Haven

Colleen Doherty

Colleen Doherty

Senior Director of Community Engagement, ASPCA

Joyce Friedman MSW

Joyce Friedman MSW

Community Pets Program Manager, Animal Care Centers of NYC

Michelle Villagomez

Michelle Villagomez

ASPCA

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

Dr. Zenithson Ng

Dr. Zenithson Ng

Clinical Associate Professor, Organizational Affiliation University of Tennessee

Jon Geller DVM, DABVP emeritus

Jon Geller DVM, DABVP emeritus

The Street Dog Coalition, The Street Dog Coalition

Phil Arkow

Phil Arkow

Coordinator, The National Link Coalition

Janet Hoy-Gerlach PhD, LISW-S

Janet Hoy-Gerlach PhD, LISW-S

Associate Professor, University of Toledo

Prof. Dr. José Fernando Ibañez

Prof. Dr. José Fernando Ibañez

Orthopedic Veterinarian, Centro Educacional Anclivepa

Hugh Mainzer MS, DVM, Dipl. ACVPM

Hugh Mainzer MS, DVM, Dipl. ACVPM

Team Leader/ Supervisory Preventive Medicine Officer, Center for Preparedness and Response, CDC

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

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Talks

Keystone Presentations: Highlighting the Work of UT VSW Certificate Members

October 08, 2020, 05:30 PM
Rebecca Poplawski

Welcome and Get to Know You

October 08, 2020, 06:30 PM
Elizabeth Strand

Keynote: Public Financing of Pet Medical Care in Brazil

October 08, 2020, 08:15 PM
José Fernando Ibañez

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

October 08, 2020, 09:30 PM
Phil Arkow

Exploring Shelter Access for Homeless Animal Guardians

October 08, 2020, 09:30 PM
Alen Amini

Keynote: Disaster Response

October 09, 2020, 03:00 PM
Hugh Mainzer

Keynote: SUSTAINABLE USE PROGRAM OF WILD VICUÑAS

October 09, 2020, 03:00 PM
Gisela Ariana Marcoppido

Improving Access to Vet Care

October 09, 2020, 04:30 PM
Emily Gelb Pia Cash

Human poverty and animal welfare-ethical dilemmas

October 09, 2020, 04:30 PM
Hanna Mamzer

Keystone Presentations: Highlighting the Work of UT VSW Certificate Members

October 09, 2020, 06:00 PM
Rebecca Poplawski

AlignCare: A One Health National Healthcare System

October 09, 2020, 07:00 PM
Michael Blackwell Pamela Linden

Anyone Can Be a Victim: Companion Animals at the Intersection of Domestic Violence and Poverty

October 09, 2020, 07:00 PM
Amanda Molé

Caring for Pets of the Indigent

October 09, 2020, 07:00 PM
Jon Geller

Panel Discussion: COVID-19-What is Essential?

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

Enhancing animal welfare for pets of people living in poverty

October 09, 2020, 10:30 PM
Zenithson Ng

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

NYC Policies, Programs, and Partnerships in Animals and Social Work

October 10, 2020, 04:45 PM
Christine Kim Colleen Parker Jenny Coffey Colleen Doherty Joyce Friedman Michelle Villagomez

Lunch Break: International Association of Veterinary Social Work.

October 10, 2020, 06:15 PM
Pamela Linden

Keynote: Social Work and Human-Animal Support Services: A One Health Collaboration Opportunity

October 10, 2020, 07:15 PM
Janet Hoy-Gerlach

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