Conference Sessions Schedule
General Session
Field Services
Leadership
Shelter Operations
August 19, 2025
9–10am
Lakewood Ballroom
Hanna Lentz
General Session
Don’t Be Judgy: Messaging That Leads To Positive Change
Day 2 – August 27, 2024
9-10:30am
Westminster Ballroom I and II
Brett Cooper
General Session
Leadership is Everyone’s Business
10:45am–12:15pm
Westminster Ballroom III
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 McSchaefer
Shelter Operations
7 Habits of Highly Effective Behavior Teams
10:45am–12:15pm
Westminster Ballroom IV
Dave Lewis
Leadership
Empowering Managers Using DEI Techniques
1:30–3pm
Westminster Ballroom I and II
Dr. Apryl Steele
Dr. Sarah Wallace Mitten
Heather Cammisa
General Session
Access to Veterinary Care Crisis
3:15-4:45pm
Westminster Ballroom III
Commander Robyn
VanDerLeest
Field Services
Emotional Intelligence
3:15-4:45pm
Westminster Ballroom I and II
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
Brett Cooper
Leadership
Influencing the Joy and Success of Others
Day 3 – August 28, 2024
9-10:30am
Westminster Ballroom III
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
Finnegan Dowling
Shelter Operations
Who Let the Dogs Out? You did! Increase Live Outcomes with Day Foster Programs
9-10:30am
Westminster Ballroom IV
Dr. Apryl Steele
Connie Howard
Judy Calhoun
Leadership
Coffee & Collaboration: Aspiring Leaders Edition
10:45am-12:15pm
Westminster Ballroom I and II
Dr. Jennie Willis
General Session
Approaching Complex Behavior Issues for the Future
1:30-3pm
Westminster Ballroom III
Dr. Jennifer Rainey
Field Services
Forensic Case Studies
1:30-3pm
Westminster Ballroom I and II
Finnegan Dowling
Shelter Operations
Instagram/Facebook/TikTok – Oh My! Strategies for Social Media Marketing that Get Results
1:30-3pm
Westminster Ballroom IV
Rachel Levine
Alexandria Tannehill
Leadership
Taking Charge of Your Career Through Professional Development
3:15-4:30pm
Westminster Ballroom III
Nick Fisher
Dr. Courtney Diehl
BAP/PACFA Presentation
BAP/PACFA Program Updates