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Alison Kleibor

President & CEO
Wisconsin Humane Society
Participates in 2 items

Alison Fotsch Kleibor is the President & CEO of the Wisconsin Humane Society (WHS). Alison has been with WHS since 2007 and progressively took on more responsibility and larger leadership roles throughout her tenure with the organization. Prior to stepping into the CEO role, Alison held the position of Executive Vice President in which she supported the people & culture, communications, development, and shelter operations functions of the organization.   In addition to obtaining a Master’s Degree in Veterinary Medical Sciences with a concentration in Shelter Medicine from the University of Florida, Alison has attended animal cruelty investigation training as well as animal control and humane officer trainings.  She is a Certified Animal Welfare Administrator (CAWA) and a member of the Association for Animal Welfare Advancement (AAWA).  Alison has a MS from Alverno College, a BS from Marquette University, and a graduate certificate in shelter medicine from the University of Florida.  Alison is driven by a desire for continuous learning, and a passion for growing and developing skilled leaders.  She leads with a people-centered philosophy that acknowledges we can have the greatest impact for animals by believing in and partnering with the people who love them. 

Sessions in which Alison Kleibor participates

Saturday 15 April, 2023

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
11:15 AM
11:15 AM

Crowne Plaza Warwick - Track B - Patriots

Panel

Michael Keiley, MSPCA-Angell (Panelist)

Alison Kleibor, Wisconsin Humane Society (Panelist)

Lisa LaFontaine, Humane Rescue Alliance (Panelist)

Join this discussion to hear from three shelter leaders who hav...

Sunday 16 April, 2023

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
9:30 AM
9:30 AM

Crowne Plaza Warwick - Grand Ball Room

Talk

Brad Shear CAWA, Potter League for Animals (Speaker)

Alison Kleibor, Wisconsin Humane Society (Speaker)

Animal sheltering in the U.S. has a messaging problem. Current messaging stokes divisions amongst th...

Sessions in which Alison Kleibor attends

Saturday 15 April, 2023

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
8:00 AM
8:00 AM
Registration and Breakfast
1 hour, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Crowne Plaza Warwick - Grand Ball Room

If this is your first day attending, stop by the registration table on your arrival. Pick up your packet and name badge. 
9:00 AM
9:00 AM
Welcome to the Conference
30 minutes, 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Radisson Hotel Nashua - Grand Ballroom

9:30 AM
9:30 AM
Is It Really Change We're After?
1 hour 15 minutes, 9:30 AM - 10:45 AM

Crowne Plaza Warwick - Grand Ball Room

Talk

B.J. Rogers, Emancipet (Speaker)

Though we often say that the work of our organizations is to "make change," much of the work we do i...
10:45 AM
10:45 AM
Break
30 minutes, 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Visit our sponsors and exhibitors in the grand ballroom.  Network with other attendees.  ...
11:15 AM
11:15 AM

Crowne Plaza Warwick - Track B - Patriots

Panel

Michael Keiley, MSPCA-Angell (Panelist)

Alison Kleibor, Wisconsin Humane Society (Panelist)

Lisa LaFontaine, Humane Rescue Alliance (Panelist)

Join this discussion to hear from three shelter leaders who hav...
12:15 PM
12:15 PM
Vendor & Exhibitor Lunch
1 hour, 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
1:15 PM
1:15 PM

Crowne Plaza Warwick - Track B - Patriots

Talk

Erin Doyle, ASPCA (Speaker)

It’s been more than 10 years since the Association of Shelter Veterinarians published the original G...
2:15 PM
2:15 PM
Vendor & Exhibitor Break
30 minutes, 2:15 PM - 2:45 PM
Visit our sponsors and exhibitors in the grand ballroom.  Network with other attendees.  ...
2:45 PM
2:45 PM

Crowne Plaza Warwick - Track B - Patriots

Talk

Heidi Marston, PetSmart Charities (Speaker)

Bobby Mann, Humane Rescue Alliance (Speaker)

The global pandemic forced the sheltering community to pivot and adjust to challenges. Some of these...
5:00 PM
5:00 PM

Crowne Plaza Warwick - Connecticut Humane Society, 701 Russell Road, Newington, CT 06111

Sunday 16 April, 2023

Time Zone: (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
8:00 AM
8:00 AM
Registration and Breakfast
1 hour, 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

Radisson Hotel Nashua - Grand Ballroom

If this is your first day attending, stop by the registration table on your arrival. Pick up your packet and name badge. 
9:00 AM
9:00 AM
Welcome to the Conference
30 minutes, 9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Radisson Hotel Nashua - Grand Ballroom

9:30 AM
9:30 AM

Crowne Plaza Warwick - Grand Ball Room

Talk

Brad Shear CAWA, Potter League for Animals (Speaker)

Alison Kleibor, Wisconsin Humane Society (Speaker)

Animal sheltering in the U.S. has a messaging problem. Current messaging stokes divisions amongst th...
10:45 AM
10:45 AM
Vendor & Exhibitor Break
30 minutes, 10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Visit our sponsors and exhibitors in the grand ballroom.  Network with other attendees.  ...
11:15 AM
11:15 AM

Crowne Plaza Warwick - Track B - Patriots

Talk

Dr. Edward Schettino, Animal Rescue League of Boston (Speaker)

The last ten years has seen a shift in animal welfare as organizations across the country began to focus on how to address the root causes of pr...
12:15 PM
12:15 PM
Vendor & Exhibitor Lunch
1 hour, 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
1:15 PM
1:15 PM

Crowne Plaza Warwick - Track B - Patriots

Talk

Melanie Benetato, ASPCA (Speaker)

Adi Hovav, ASPCA (Speaker)

Supporting the welfare of shelter animals requires a holistic approach to their well-being. Physical and emotional he...
2:15 PM
2:15 PM
Vendor & Exhibitor Break
30 minutes, 2:15 PM - 2:45 PM
Visit our sponsors and exhibitors in the grand ballroom.  Network with other attendees.  ...
2:45 PM
2:45 PM

Crowne Plaza Warwick - Track C - Bristol

Talk

Kristie Nardini, MSPCA Angell (Speaker)

Participants will develop a clear understanding of who their volunteers are and how they best serve in designated roles. They will create tangib...
5:00 PM
5:00 PM

Crowne Plaza Warwick - Grand Ball Room

Join NEFHS for a craft-themed networking event. Perfect for the introvert and extravert alike, mix and mingle with at...