Dynamic executive leader with a proven track record in nonprofit management at Panda Paws Rescue, specializing in animal welfare and veterinary innovation. Expert in strategic marketing and public relations, fostering community partnerships while driving impactful fundraising campaigns. Adept at building relationships and enhancing organizational visibility through compelling storytelling and media engagement.
• Founded and scaled a nationally recognized animal welfare nonprofit specializing in extreme and
special needs cases.
• Provide full executive leadership: employee oversight, program management, medical care coordination,
adoption finalization, legal compliance, and fiscal accountability.
• Pioneered groundbreaking veterinary procedures in collaboration with universities and specialty teams.
• Lead communications, social media strategy, fundraising campaigns, and public relations outreach.
• Build and sustain partnerships with fosters, adopters, veterinary professionals, and donors.
Directed PR and marketing efforts across six law firms in four states.
• Managed social media presence, media outreach, and branding strategies.
• Developed relationships with co-counsel nationwide to expand case collaboration.
• Oversaw office operations and clerical workflow for high volume legal practices.
• Supported new client intake and ensured high level client service.
Amanda to the Rescue (Discovery Networks) | 2017 – 2020
• Starred in and contributed to an award winning international TV series on Animal Planet, TLC, Discovery, with distribution on
Hulu, Amazon, YouTube, as well as others.
• Highlighted animal welfare, veterinary innovation, and rescue operations to a global audience.
• Educated and inspired viewers through positive, family oriented storytelling.
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• Certified & current as an NACA Animal Control Officer I & II
• Granted the NACA Bill Lehman award in both 2014 & 2019
• 2X winner of the WIN Award
• Humane Society (HSUS) 2019 Genesis Award