About
Animal Welfare
Association of Colorado
The Animal Welfare Association of Colorado was formed by the historic merger of two organizations in 2020. Two longstanding organizations, the Colorado Association of Animal Control Officers and the Colorado Federation of Animal Welfare Agencies, merged to better serve all of the professionals in the state’s animal welfare and care and control organizations.
AWAC exists to focus on issues that affect animals and communities in Colorado. Through professional development, advocacy, and collaboration, AWAC represents a powerful voice in the protection of companion animals in Colorado. AWAC is committed to enhancing the Colorado network of humane communities for all pets and people.
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Board of Directors

Janee' Boswell
President, Boulder County Sheriff’s Office

Maggie McSchaefer
Vice President, Foothills Animal Shelter

Jennifer Schwartz

Kelli Jelen
Secretary, Westminster Police Department

Krista Amatuzio
City of Steamboat Springs Animal Control

Jodi Buckman
Dumb Friends League

Doug Frye
Mesa County Animal Services

Heather Grant
Journey Home Animal Care Center

Julie Justman
Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region

Dave Lewis

Richard Phillips
Montrose Animal Services

Lindsay Scott
Humane Society of Boulder Valley

Anna Stout
Roice‐Hurst Humane Society

Ed Young
Castle Rock Police Department