Abigail Smith began serving as the Executive Director of the Animal Welfare Society in Kennebunk, Maine in 2015. Since her arrival, AWS has expanded its facilities and programming to include the AWS Community Veterinary Clinic, extensive Behavior and Training programs, Humane Education outreach to traditional and underserved youth audiences and a sharp focus on community service. Prior to moving back to New England, she served as the Chief Animal Services Officer for the City of Austin, Texas after her time as Executive Director of the Tompkins County SPCA in Ithaca, New York. Abigail has more than fifteen years in Animal Welfare and presently serves on the Board of Directors for the Maine Federation of Humane Societies and the Membership Committee of The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement.
Sessions in which Abigail Smith participates
9:30 AM
9:30 AM
The Future of Animal Welfare in New England: Life After Overpopulation, Part 1
1 hour 30 minutes,
9:30 AM
- 11:00 AM
Radisson Hotel Nashua - Track A
Panel
Lisa Dennison 1, New Hampshire SPCA (Participant)
Amielle DeWan, Impact by Design (Participant)
Carmine DiCenso, Dakin Humane Society (Participant)
Mike Keiley, MSPCA-Angell (Participant)
Hanna Lentz, Impact by Design (Participant)
Abigail Smith, Animal Welfare Society (Participant)
Heather Cammisa (Participant)
11:30 AM
11:30 AM
The Future of Animal Welfare in New England: Life After Overpopulation, Part 2
1 hour 30 minutes,
11:30 AM
- 1:00 PM
Radisson Hotel Nashua - Track A
Panel
Lisa Dennison 1, New Hampshire SPCA (Participant)
Amielle DeWan, Impact by Design (Participant)
Carmine DiCenso, Dakin Humane Society (Participant)
Mike Keiley, MSPCA-Angell (Participant)
Hanna Lentz, Impact by Design (Participant)
Abigail Smith, Animal Welfare Society (Participant)
Heather Cammisa (Participant)