Michelson Found Animals Foundation
Jennifer Pimentel Naitaki has a strong background in animal welfare and nonprofit management. Jennifer is currently serving as the Vice President of Programs and Strategic Initiatives at the Michelson Found Animals Foundation, a position they have held since September 2023. Prior to this role, Jennifer held the position of Senior Director of Programs at the same organization from February 2022 to September 2023.
Before joining Michelson Found Animals Foundation, Jennifer worked at Best Friends Animal Society, where they served as the Executive Director from February 2019 to December 2021. Jennifer also held the position of Senior Manager of Operations at Best Friends Animal Society from January 2018 to February 2019.
In 2016, Jennifer worked as the Manager of Operations at The Camstoll Group LLC. Prior to that, they had a long tenure at the Michelson Found Animals Foundation, Inc., where they held various roles including Director of Operations, Director of Program Development, Program Manager, and Program Coordinator between 2010 and 2016.
Jennifer Pimentel Naitaki began their education at the University of California, Santa Cruz, where they pursued a degree in Politics. Their studies at this institution concluded in 2009. During their time at the university, they did not specify a particular field of study.
In 2007, Jennifer ventured to the Freie Universität Berlin, where they engaged in Political Science studies. Their time at this institution lasted until 2008, and they focused on German Studies during their tenure there.
Jennifer's educational journey also includes obtaining a certification in Best Friends Executive Leadership. Jennifer achieved this certification in November 2021, through Southern Utah University. Unfortunately, the information provided does not mention the specific duration or other details regarding this certification program.
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Michelson Found Animals Foundation
We're a non-profit with a focused mission: Saving pets, Enriching lives. We love pets, but they aren't the best arbiters for their own cause. Don't worry, they're not offended by that. They give us endless love, compassion, loyalty, and cuddles. It's our end of the bargain to give them food, shelter, protection, and endless tummy rubs. That's why it's our mission to put pets in homes and keep them there– because all pets are meant to be with good people. Currently our programs include: Better Neighbor Project: www.betterneighborla.org Pet-Inclusive Housing Initiative www.petsandhousing.org Michelson Institute for Pet Professions www.foundanimals.org/michelson-institute-for-pet-professions/ Leap Venture Studio https://www.foundanimals.org/leap/ Michelson Prize & Grants www.michelsonprizeandgrants.org/ Join us in our mission. See career opportunities by visiting https://www.foundanimals.org/careers/ Support for Found Animals and its initiatives comes from the generous contributions of Dr. Gary Michelson and Alya Michelson.