As Humane Canada’s Director, National Programs Kathy works tirelessly to improve the welfare of all animals in Canda. She has dedicated over 30 years to animal welfare in the province of Ontario and Canada. Her background includes working in the not-for-profit and municipal government sectors and leading open-admission animal shelters for municipalities, SPCAs, and humane societies in Ontario.

Kathy is a strong proponent of collaboration across the industry.  She has been a strong member of Ontario’s Provincial Animal Welfare Task Force and the Programming Committee for Humane Canada’s Summit for Animals (formerly the National Animal Welfare Conference). She currently sits on the National Violence Link Coalition and is a member of its steering committee. Kathy has also been named an International Ambassador for the Human Animal Support Services project and sits as a Director on the Board, as well as a member of the Advisory Council for One Health Partners.