Kim Wolf is a graduate student and research assistant at the University of Georgia, where she is pursuing a Master of Social Work and a Master of Public Health in Gerontology. She has more than 15 years of experience working with older adults and their pets. Prior to enrolling in graduate school, she held positions at AARP, the Vera Institute of Justice, the Philadelphia Corporation for Aging, and the Jewish Association Serving the Aging (JASA). Her professional experience in animal welfare includes positions at the Pennsylvania SPCA, Animal Farm Foundation, the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine, and the Animal Rescue League of Iowa. Kim has extensive experience presenting at human service and animal welfare conferences in front of national audiences. In 2013 Kim founded Beyond Breed, a non-profit dedicated to supporting the human-animal bond. As the Executive Director, she oversees the organization's training/education programs for professionals, direct service programs for pet owners in need, and special projects to address emerging trends in the human-animal bond. Kim also serves as a paid consultant for Purina, where she develops content and delivers workshops to animal welfare professionals throughout the country on the topic of pet owner support programs for vulnerable populations. Her work has been featured on NBC Nightly News, CNN, and other major media networks. She is a member of the American Society on Aging, the Gerontological Society of America, and the Southern Gerontological Society.