Society of Philanthropy & Leadership

Debra Fair is vice president of corporate affairs for Mars Petcare US and is responsible for leading strategic external and internal communications initiatives.

Prior to her current position, Ms. Ledford served as NCR’s vice president of Human Resources for the Asia-Pacific region and Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA).

Ms. Lyman has served as Director of Executive Communications for Union Bank; Senior Speechwriter and Executive Communications Manager of Technology Solutions Group for Hewlett-Packard;

Dr. McFarland is the Senior Medical Advisor on the US Operations Leadership Team and Chair of the US Veterinary Leadership Team.

Dr. McKinney-Browning joined the American Bar Association in 1979 and has served its public education program in various positions.

Mrs. Pope co-founded the Disabled Veterans' LIFE Memorial Foundation, leading a successful campaign to erect the first Memorial in Washington, D.C.

Candy Spelling, author of the bestseller, STORIES FROM CANDYLAND (hardcover published by St. Martin’s Press, April 2009; trade paperback in April 2010), had a 50-year hiatus from writing.

Mr. Steinig is a partner in Pillsbury Winthrop's Global Sourcing group, representing clients in their most critical strategic initiatives.

Bill enhances philanthropic giving at UBS through new services, strategic consulting and leading administrative, educational and networking programs.

"As long as I can remember, American Humane Association has been there (and that’s a long time!). I'm a fan.”

“I just love dogs and all they do for people...I am so happy to be a presenter for the first ever American Hero Dog Awards.”

Candy Spelling, author of the bestseller Stories from Candyland in 2009, had a 50-year hiatus from writing.

Chrishaunda Lee Perez has been a lover and supporter of animals and children for all of her adult life.

Since 2001, Debbye Turner Bell has been enjoying her role in broadcast journalism as a staff correspondent for CBS News.

“I’m excited about working with American Humane Association to spread a message of compassion...."

Prince Lorenzo Borghese is a US and Italian citizen who was born in Milan, lived in Rome and outside Paris, and currently lives in New York City.

Dr. Becker, "America's Veterinarian," is the popular veterinary contributor to ABC-TV's "Good Morning America," the resident veterinarian on "The Dr. Oz Show" and the pet expert for the American Association of Retired Persons.

"American Humane Association protects the most vulnerable among us and is true to the ideals — safety, shelter, protection — that I try to advance in my life and work."

“It is important not only to eat right, but also to do right when it comes to the food we put on our tables."

"I hope that through my ambassadorship and work with the Hero Dog Awards, I will inspire people to give more love to those who need it most.”

Jillian Michaels is one of the leading health and wellness experts in the country.

"I'm honored to serve as a National Ambassador for American Humane Association, an organization whose work and objectives are near and dear to my heart."

Pippa Black stars in the NBC comedy series, "Outsourced," as Tonya, an Australian running the Koala Air call center in India.

"It is absolutely heartbreaking to know how many children and animals are abused and neglected in this country every year"

"The more people learn about this historic organization, its programs and its accomplishments, the more they will be inspired to join us in protecting children and animals and creating humane, compassionate communities throughout our nation."

"American Humane Association provides services, tools and resources to families and groups that serve our most vulnerable — children and animals"

Temple Grandin is a designer of livestock handling facilities and a Professor of Animal Science at Colorado State University. 

Zurich, a Canine Companions for Independence certified service dog, was partnered with Patricia Kennedy in 2004.

A nationally certified accelerant detection K-9, Sadie works in the Major Crimes Unit of the Colorado Bureau of Investigation.

K-9 Sage is 12 years old and has served her community and her nation heroically her entire life.

Ricochet was slated to be a service dog, but her natural instinct to chase birds caused her to be released from that role. However, she was destined to serve in another way.

Harley became my hearing dog when I was 52 and had been severely hearing-impaired all my life.

Stacey Mae is a 4-year-old greater Swiss mountain dog who delivers teddy bears and stuffed animals for kids in the hospital and adults in a nursing home.

Named Top "American Hero Dog" at the 2011 American Humane Association Hero Dog Awards!

Dutch shepherd Bino served the U.S. Army’s 35th Military Police Detachment at Ft. Gordon, Ga., as a Narcotics Detection/Patrol K-9 for almost 11 years.