Amanda McKibbon recently served as the Senior Director of Affiliate and Community Outreach at the Ontario SPCA. In this role, Amanda had the pleasure of engaging and collaborating with community and industry partners to improve not only the lives of animals, but also those of the people who love them and the communities in which they live. In addition, Amanda led the team responsible for humane education programming for youth and adults. Currently, Amanda is consulting with various non-profits supporting initiatives including mental health, animal ethics and humane education in schools. Amanda, who holds a BA in Psychology and a MSc in Animal Behaviour and Welfare, has focused her career on animal well-being, research and child psychological health. She is passionate about the power of connection, compassion and education to shape a better future for all.