Colorado Animal Welfare Conference Session

Taking Charge of Your Career Through Professional Development

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1:30-3pm • Day 3 – August 28, 2024

Westminster Ballroom IV

Leadership

Career opportunities in animal welfare are numerous and rewarding.
How do you get to the role you want? In this session, you will learn how to take control of your career through professional development opportunities both at your organization and on your own. You will learn how to maximize your relationships, opportunities, and roles to help you gain the skills and experience you need to get the role you want.

Robyn Levy

Rachel Levine

Rachel Levine is the director of  people development for the Dumb Friends League and leads DEAi strategy, succession planning, career pathing, and leadership development. She has extensive experience in human resources and training in both for profit and non-profit companies. Levine has a bachelor’s degree and master’s degree from the University of Colorado at Boulder and an M.Phil. from the University of Cambridge. She lives in Denver with her husband, two daughters, and two rescue dogs.

Robyn Levy

Alexandria Tannehill

Alex Tannehill is the professional development program manager at the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region. With expertise in program development and adult education, she designs and delivers
continuing education opportunities, wellness programs, DEIA initiatives, and leadership training for HSPPR staff. She also hosts guest speaker sessions with subject matter experts across the field. Tannehill is a former high school science teacher with a passion for inspiring a culture of continuous learning. She lives in Colorado Springs with her husband, two girls, two golden retrievers and five chickens.