Deirdre Franklin

Deirdre Franklin is a Senior Manager on the National Partnership Strategy team at the ASPCA, where they lead initiatives to ensure the welfare of animals, particularly specializing in behavioral rehabilitation for rescued dogs. With over four years of experience in this role, Deirdre is involved in developing protocols and advocating for the rights of misunderstood animals, including pit bulls, through their organization, Pinups for Pitbulls, Inc., which they founded and lead as President. Deirdre's professional background also includes a decade-long tenure as a Director at American Credit Alliance, Inc., where they provided housing counseling and credit analysis services. Academically, Deirdre holds a Master's degree in Public Policy Analysis from Drexel University and has pursued various certifications in shelter management.