Matt and Karen both served
as public school teachers for many years before each transitioning into the
animal sheltering field as Humane Educators. Karen has worked at St. Hubert’s
since 2017 in that capacity, providing young people with authentic learning experiences
that serve the shelter’s mission. Matt began his animal welfare career at
Animal Care & Control of NYC (now Animal Care Centers), then worked at The
Humane Society of the United States where he created a variety of cat behavior
counseling materials for the animal sheltering world and helped develop HSUS’s
Pets Are Welcome program. He has been at St. Hubert’s since 2017.
Sessions in which Matt Wildman participates
11:30 AM
11:30 AM
Don’t Forget the Kids! Utilizing Youth Volunteers in Direct Animal Care
1 hour 30 minutes,
11:30 AM
- 1:00 PM
Radisson Hotel Nashua - Track B
Talk
Karen Potocek, St Huberts (Participant)
Matt Wildman, St Huberts (Participant)
Sessions in which Matt Wildman attends
11:30 AM
11:30 AM
People Experiencing Homelessness and their pets
1 hour 30 minutes,
11:30 AM
- 1:00 PM
Radisson Hotel Nashua - Track C
Talk
Roger Haston, PetSmart Charities (Participant)
Sima Thakkar, PetSmart Charities (Participant)
Dr. Hank Wietsma, Pets in Need Clinic (Participant)
Shalissa Coutoulakis, Rhode Island Coalition for the Homeless (Participant)
2:00 PM
2:00 PM
Canine College: A School for the Volunteers & Giving Volunteers More Responsibility
1 hour 30 minutes,
2:00 PM
- 3:30 PM
Radisson Hotel Nashua - Track B
Talk
Deanna Nickels, Our Companions Animal Rescue (Participant)
Chelsea Beaudry, Our Companions (Participant)
3:45 PM
3:45 PM
High Volume Foster Care – Supporting Big Numbers with Great Service
1 hour 30 minutes,
3:45 PM
- 5:15 PM
Radisson Hotel Nashua - Track B
Talk
Lauren Lipsey, Humane Rescue Alliance (Participant)
Jennah Billeter, Humane Rescue Alliance (Participant)