Robin Ganzert

Dr. Robin Ganzert is the president and CEO of the American Humane Association.[1] The American Humane Association works to protect animals and children from abuse and harm.[2] Ganzert is the author of the book "Animal Stars: Behind the Scenes with Your Favorite Animal Actors" (2014) [3]

Ganzert also serves as Vice Chair of the Board of Directors for the ALS Association, and on the advisory board for the Mary J. Blige and Steve Stoute Foundation for the Advancement of Women Now.[4]

Background

Dr. Ganzert received her B.S. and M.B.A. from Wake Forest University, and her Ph.D. from UNC-Greensboro.[5]

Prior to working at the American Humane Association, she served as deputy director of philanthropic services at the Pew Charitable Trusts, and she also was a national director of philanthropic strategies with Wachovia.[6]

Ganzert resides in North Carolina with her husband and three children.[7]

Work at American Humane Association

As CEO of the American Humane Association, Robin Ganzert works to increase global awareness about the organization, improve its efficiency, and boost the effectiveness of its programs. She also conducts numerous interviews and makes frequent public appearances on behalf of the organization.[8]

During Ganzert's tenure as CEO, the organization quadrupled the number of children and animals under its protection.[9]

Robin Ganzert is the author of the book "Animal Stars: Behind the Scenes with Your Favorite Animal Actors" (2014), which discusses the animals and trainers featured in popular movies and TV shows.[10]

Position on Animal Welfare

Robin Ganzert is a proponent of the "five freedoms" test to determine the state of an animal's welfare. The five freedoms stipulate that animals should be free from pain, free from fear, free from discomfort, free from hunger, and free to express natural behaviors.[11]

Ganzert has stated that the intent of the American Humane Association is "to have food supply animals treated as humanely as possible, at the same time our goal is to work with agriculture, educate them as to the best standards of humane animal welfare -- and not put them out of business." [12]

Dr. Ganzert advocates for the federal reimbursement of military veterans who use service dogs to treat symptoms of PTSD.[13]

Position on Child Care

Robin Ganzert has published op-eds on the importance of fatherhood,[14] noting that "65 percent of children in the child welfare system did not have a birth father" with them when they entered foster care.[15]

References

  1. ↑ King, Kerry. "Robin Ganzert's mission: Protecting children and animals from abuse". Wake Forest University. Retrieved 3 March 2015.
  2. ↑ King, Kerry. "Robin Ganzert's mission: Protecting children and animals from abuse". Wake Forest University. Retrieved 3 March 2015.
  3. ↑ "American Humane Association CEO Robin Ganzert Pens "Animal Stars"". Thoughts Fur Paws. Retrieved 3 March 2015.
  4. ↑ "Dr. Robin Ganzert joins Board of Directors of LIFE". Lois Pope Life Foundation. Retrieved 3 March 2015.
  5. ↑ "Dr. Robin Ganzert joins Board of Directors of LIFE". Lois Pope Life Foundation. Retrieved 3 March 2015.
  6. ↑ "Dr. Robin Ganzert joins Board of Directors of LIFE". Lois Pope Life Foundation. Retrieved 3 March 2015.
  7. ↑ "The Secrets Behind Animal Stars". My High Plains. Retrieved 3 March 2015.
  8. ↑ "Alumnus Dr. Robin Ganzert ('87, MBA '91) Wins Fiduciary Leadership Award". Wake Forest School of Business. Retrieved 3 March 2015.
  9. ↑ "Two Champions of Compassion Join Our Mission". Be Humane. Retrieved 3 March 2015.
  10. ↑ "American Humane Association CEO Robin Ganzert Pens "Animal Stars"". Thoughts Fur Paws. Retrieved 3 March 2015.
  11. ↑ "Dr. Robin Ganzert joins Board of Directors of LIFE". Lois Pope Life Foundation. Retrieved 3 March 2015.
  12. ↑ "Robin Ganzert Steers American Humane Association From a Celebrated Past Into a Promising Future". Chicago Mag. January 27, 2011. Retrieved 3 March 2015.
  13. ↑ "American Humane Association Calls on VA to Support Service Dogs for Veterans with PTSD". Swords to Plowshares. Retrieved 3 March 2015.
  14. ↑ Ganzert, Robin (June 17, 2011). "For Father's Day, 10 tips to help you be the best father". USA Today. Retrieved 3 March 2015.
  15. ↑ Ganzert, Robin (June 17, 2011). "For Father's Day, 10 tips to help you be the best father". USA Today. Retrieved 3 March 2015.


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