Hello, everyone! I’m Shafonda Allen, CAWA, and I’m excited to be your guest host for Community Conversations throughout the month of August — beginning Wednesday, August 5 at 11 a.m. Pacific / 2 p.m. Eastern.
I’ve spent more than two decades in animal welfare, from frontline work to executive leadership. I’ve served as Executive Director at APS of Durham and in leadership roles on national, regional, and local boards. Today, I’m the Founder and Principal Consultant of Back to Basics Animal Welfare Leadership Consulting, a DEI Ambassador with The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement, a Contracted Educator with C.A.R.E., and an Advisory Council Member with the AnimalKeepers Council.
My work centers on leadership development, organizational culture, and strengthening the people who make this mission possible. I love creating spaces where we can learn from one another — and I’m looking forward to spending Wednesdays in August with you, sharing conversation, connection, and a little unsolicited wisdom.
Discussion topic: Are you ready for a new day and time for Community Conversations? Tell me how this shift works for you — and what you’re hoping to get out of our time together. Every week brings fresh insights, shared experiences, plus, each month Maddie's Fund will award up to $10,000 in grants for your organization for joining (live or on-demand)!
Register for the new season: 🔗 https://maddies.fund/CommunityConversationsRegistration2026.
Can’t wait to be in community with you.
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Shafonda Allen, CAWA
Founder & Principal Consultant
Back to Basics Animal Welfare Leadership Consulting
Durham, NC. 27712
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