We are a 501(c)3 multidisciplinary organization that boasts representation from key components of the community who link together toward a common goal. Organized in 1999, our objective is to raise awareness and demonstrate intervention strategies leading to a more comprehensive understanding of the connection between animal abuse and other, escalating forms of human violence. In particular, we support human-animal bond based interventions that have a demonstrated, positive impact on breaking ‘the link’ between animal abuse and human violence. We hold conferences in Phoenix, Arizona, in support of that objective.
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The Humane LINK Board of Directors
LINK Chair
Kari Nienstedt, Arizona State Director
The Humane Society of the United States
LINK Vice Chair
Nancy Harris, Deputy Director
Maricopa Animal Care & Control
LINK Secretary
Lisa Karczewski, MSW, LCSW
Detention Counselor
Maricopa County Department of Juvenile Probation
LINK Treasurer
Pam Gaber, President & Founder
Gabriels Angels
Christina Risley-Curtiss, MSSW, Ph. D., Associate Director
Animal-Human Interactions Coordinator, Arizona State University School of Social Work
Mary Lou Jennings, MC, Program Director
Animal Assisted Therapy Program, Phoenix Children's Hospital
Kris Haley, Humane Education Specialist
Arizona Humane Society
Chris Richert
HRT Licensing Specialist
Allie Bones, Executive Director
Arizona Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Alison Ferrante, Esq.
Assistant Prosecutor
Town of Gilbert
Mike Duffey
Animal Cruelty Investigator, Humane Society of Southern Arizona
Co-Chair, Animal Cruelty Taskforce of Southern Arizona
Nancy Bradley
Director of Medical Services
Arizona Humane Society
Anthony M. Pagliuca
Scottsdale Police Department
Police Crisis Intervention Section
