Conference Sessions Schedule
General Session
Field Services
Leadership
Shelter Operations
August 26, 2024
9–10:30am
Westminster Ballroom I and II
![boydstun Lesley Irvine](https://awac.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/boydstun.png)
Amber Boydstun
General Session
Sticky Frames: Why Negatives Lodge in the Mind
and What To Do About It
10:45am–12:15pm
Westminster Ballroom III
![Beck Dr. Jon Geller](https://awac.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Beck.png)
Ashley Beck
Field Services
Back to Basics: Search and Seizure
and Beginning to Build Your Case
10:45am–12:15pm
Westminster Ballroom I and II
![Wetzell Dr. Jon Geller](https://awac.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Wetzell.png)
Jill Wetzel
![RICHARD-PHILLIPS RICHARD PHILLIPS](https://awac.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/RICHARD-PHILLIPS.jpg)
Richard Phillips
![Maggie S. RICHARD PHILLIPS](https://awac.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Maggie-S.png)
Maggie McSchaefer
![Wyse RICHARD PHILLIPS](https://awac.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Wyse.png)
Erin Wyse
Shelter Operations
Enrichment Round Table Panel
10:45am–12:15pm
Westminster Ballroom IV
![Aziz Dr. Jon Geller](https://awac.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Aziz.png)
Dr. Mehnaz (Chumkee) Aziz
Leadership
Humane Workplaces, Humane Leadership and Your Humanity
1:30–3:15pm
Westminster Ballroom III
![Beck Dr. Michael Blackwell](https://awac.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Beck.png)
Ashley Beck
Field Services
Trial Preparation: Dos and Don’ts
1:30–3:15pm
Westminster Ballroom I and II
![Murphy Dr. Michael Blackwell](https://awac.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Murphy.jpg)
Caitlyn Murphy
Shelter Operations
Shake, Rattle, and Roll: Managing the Epileptic Dog in the Shelter Setting
1:30–3:15pm
Westminster Ballroom IV
![Backo Dr. Michael Blackwell](https://awac.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Backo.jpg)
Leah Backo
Leadership
Paws and Pixels Unleashed: Empowering Everyone to Craft Visual Communications and be Brand Ambassadors
3:30–5pm
Westminster Ballroom III
![Hannah T Dr. Michael Blackwell](https://awac.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Hannah-T.png)
Hannah Tomazweski
Field Services
A Field Guide to “The Link”
3:30-5pm
Westminster Ballroom I and II
![Aziz Dr. Michael Blackwell](https://awac.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Aziz.png)
Dr. Mehnaz (Chumkee) Aziz
Shelter Operations
New ASV Guidelines – What’s New
3:30-5pm
Westminster Ballroom IV
![boydstun Dr. Michael Blackwell](https://awac.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/boydstun.png)
Amber Boydstun
Leadership
Attention: Our Most Precious Resource
Day 2 – August 27, 2024
9-10:30am
Westminster Ballroom I and II
![Cooper Dr. Nita Mosby Tyler](https://awac.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Cooper.png)
Brett Cooper
General Session
Leadership is Everyone’s Business
10:45am–12:15pm
Westminster Ballroom III
![Pearlman Elizabeth Waetzig](https://awac.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Pearlman.png)
Dr. Elizabeth Pearlman
Field Services
Paws and Effect – A Collaborative Approach to Animal Cruelty Casework for Animal Control Officers/Law Enforcement Officers
10:45am–12:15pm
Westminster Ballroom I and II
![Maggie S. Elizabeth Waetzig](https://awac.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Maggie-S.png)
Maggie McSchaefer
Shelter Operations
7 Habits of Highly Effective Behavior Teams
10:45am–12:15pm
Westminster Ballroom IV
![This DAVE LEWIS Gina Knepp](https://awac.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/This-DAVE-LEWIS.png)
Dave Lewis
Leadership
Empowering Managers Using DEI Techniques
1:30–3pm
Westminster Ballroom I and II
![Steele AWAC Logo](https://awac.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Steele.png)
Dr. Apryl Steele
![Mitten AWAC Logo](https://awac.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Mitten.png)
Dr. Sarah Wallace Mitten
![Cammisa AWAC Logo](https://awac.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Cammisa.png)
Heather Cammisa
General Session
Access to Veterinary Care Crisis
3:15-4:45pm
Westminster Ballroom III
![Vanderlest Elizabeth Waetzig](https://awac.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Vanderlest.png)
Commander Robyn
VanDerLeest
Field Services
Emotional Intelligence
3:15-4:45pm
Westminster Ballroom I and II
![Pearlman Mariah Mcculley](https://awac.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Pearlman.png)
Dr. Elizabeth Pearlman
Shelter Operations
Paws and Effect: A Collaborative Approach to Animal Cruelty Casework for Veterinarians and Support Staff
3:15-4:45pm
Westminster Ballroom IV
![Cooper Saskia Chiesa](https://awac.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Cooper.png)
Brett Cooper
Leadership
Influencing the Joy and Success of Others
Day 3 – August 28, 2024
9-10:30am
Westminster Ballroom III
![Pearlman Lindsey Vigna](https://awac.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Pearlman.png)
Dr. Elizabeth Pearlman
Field Services
Paws for Justice: Understanding the Role of Veterinary Forensics in Combatting Dogfighting
9-10:30am
Westminster Ballroom I and II
![Dowling Marissa Martino](https://awac.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Dowling.png)
Finnegan Dowling
Shelter Operations
Who Let the Dogs Out? You did! Increase Live Outcomes with Day Foster Programs
9-10:30am
Westminster Ballroom IV
![Steele Marissa Martino](https://awac.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Steele.png)
Dr. Apryl Steele
![Adams Marissa Martino](https://awac.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Adams.png)
Duane Adams
![Howard Marissa Martino](https://awac.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Howard.png)
Connie Howard
![Calhoun Marissa Martino](https://awac.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Calhoun.png)
Judy Calhoun
Leadership
Coffee & Collaboration: Aspiring Leaders Edition
10:45am-12:15pm
Westminster Ballroom I and II
![Willis Marissa Martino](https://awac.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Willis.jpg)
Dr. Jennie Willis
General Session
Approaching Complex Behavior Issues for the Future
1:30-3pm
Westminster Ballroom III
![Rainey Marissa Martino](https://awac.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Rainey.jpg)
Dr. Jennifer Rainey
Field Services
Forensic Case Studies
1:30-3pm
Westminster Ballroom I and II
![Dowling Marissa Martino](https://awac.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Dowling.png)
Finnegan Dowling
Shelter Operations
Instagram/Facebook/TikTok – Oh My! Strategies for Social Media Marketing that Get Results
1:30-3pm
Westminster Ballroom IV
![Levine April Huntsman](https://awac.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Levine.png)
Rachel Levine
![Tannehill April Huntsman](https://awac.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Tannehill.png)
Alexandria Tannehill
Leadership
Taking Charge of Your Career Through Professional Development
3:15-4:30pm
Westminster Ballroom III
![Nick_Fisher_-_Headshot April Huntsman](https://awac.net/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Nick_Fisher_-_Headshot.jpg)
Nick Fisher
![Diehl April Huntsman](https://awac.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Diehl.png)
Dr. Courtney Diehl
BAP/PACFA Presentation
BAP/PACFA Program Updates