Maddie's Candid Conversation with Akisha Townsend Eaton

A former legislative attorney for Best Friends Animal Society and for the Humane Society of the United States, Akisha's current work involves supporting groundbreaking advancements for animals through Animal Legal Defense Fund's litigation, legislative and criminal justice initiatives as well as for members of the public seeking legal assistance for animal-related matters.

In this discussion with Maddie's Fund Executive Leadership Team member Mary Ippoliti-Smith, Akisha shares her story from multiple angles. She'll speak of how the work of animal lifesaving and animal protection policy are interwoven and how ultimately all social policy can work together - especially in removing barriers created by systemic bias.

You may even hear from her newly adopted rabbit, Tiger!

This presentation has been pre-approved for .5 Certified Animal Welfare Administrator continuing education credit by The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement and by the National Animal Care & Control Association.

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