Colorado Animal Welfare Conference Session

Coffee & Collaboration

Growing Great Leaders: Building Supervisor Training for Your Organization

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10:30am-Noon August 20, 2026

Coffee & Collaboration: Aspiring Leaders Session hosted by the AWAC Collaboration Committee

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Leadership

Strong organizations need strong supervisors—but leadership skills rarely develop by accident. In this session, participants will explore how to identify gaps in supervisor readiness and create training programs that build confidence, consistency, communication, and accountability. Designed for HR professionals, people leaders, and operational managers, this session offers practical strategies that can be adapted for organizations of any size.

Lindsey Vigna

Courtney Imhoff

Courtney Imhoff is the Human Resources Manager at NOCO Humane, where she leads people strategy and supports a mission-driven workforce in animal welfare. With nearly 20 years of experience in human resources across a variety of industries, she brings a practical and people-centered approach to leadership, employee relations, and organizational development. Courtney holds a Master of Public Administration and a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science. She is SPHR-certified, a CliftonStrengths Certified Coach, and is currently pursuing her Associate Certified Coach (ACC) credential. She lives in Northern Colorado with her husband and their four rescue cats, who keep her well practiced in patience, negotiation, and meeting high expectations.