What happens when a career in law unexpectedly leads to a life in animal welfare? For Kristen Davidson, that winding path helped shape a leadership approach grounded in compassion, adaptability, and a willingness to question the way things have always been done.
In this episode of Top Dog Podcast, Kristen Davidson, Executive Director of BrightSide Animal Center in Redmond, Oregon, shares her journey into animal welfare and the lessons she has learned while leading an organization serving animals and the Central Oregon community.
**In this conversation, we discuss:**
✔ Kristen’s unexpected journey from law school to animal welfare leadership
✔ Her experience working with dog rescue and discovering the sheltering field
✔ How BrightSide Animal Center serves its community and helps thousands of animals each year
✔ Why animal welfare organizations need to adapt as the field changes
✔ The importance of questioning policies and practices that may no longer serve their purpose
✔ Moving away from blame and toward compassion and understanding
✔ How strong teams and thoughtful leadership can create lasting organizational change
✔ Helping people grow into their potential and developing the next generation of animal welfare leaders
Kristen also shares what she has learned about leadership, organizational change, and the importance of helping other people grow into their potential.
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