Cdep Ellen Taylor Cawa

Ellen Taylor, CDEP, CAWA has a wealth of experience in the field of animal welfare.

Their most recent position was as the Chief Operating Officer at the Humane Society of Charlotte, a role they have been in since January 2022. Prior to that, they served as the Vice President of Community & Strategic Initiatives at the same organization from July 2018 to January 2022.

Before joining the Humane Society of Charlotte, Ellen held various leadership positions at the Humane Society of Washington County Maryland. Ellen served as the Vice President and Chief Operating Officer from September 2016 to May 2018, Vice President of Operations from July 2014 to September 2016, and Interim Executive Director/Director of Operations from October 2013 to July 2014.

Ellen's experience also includes a role as the Director of Animal Welfare and Education at American Humane from 2010 to 2011, and as the Community Initiatives Director at the ASPCA from 2007 to 2010.

Earlier in their career, they held positions such as the Director of Animal Services at the Humane Society of South Mississippi in 2007, Director of Operations at the Cleveland Animal Protective League from 2003 to 2007, Interim Executive Director/Director of Operations at the Larimer Humane Society from 2001 to 2003, and Dog Trainer/Retail Sales Associate/Volunteer at the Marin Humane Society from 1997 to 2001.

Throughout their diverse work experience, Ellen has demonstrated their dedication and expertise in the animal welfare field, making their a valuable asset to any organization.

Ellen Taylor, CDEP, CAWA, has a diverse education history. Ellen attended Northern Virginia Community College, although the specific years attended and degree obtained are unknown. Additionally, Ellen Taylor also studied at the American Institute of Banking, but the details of their tenure and degree pursued remain unspecified.

In terms of additional certifications, Ellen Taylor obtained the "Certified Animal Welfare Administrator" designation from the Society of Animal Welfare Administrators in 2013. Ellen also holds the certification of "Certified Dialogue Education Practitioner" from Global Learning Partners, Inc, earned in 2011. Lastly, in 2000, Ellen Taylor became a "Certified Professional Dog Trainer - Knowledge Assessed" through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers.