Prior to that, she was with the Philadelphia Zoo for 16 years where she held several roles including Director of Education. Houston most recently held the position of Director of Education with the Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown, Pa., where she was instrumental in it becoming the first zoo in the nation to become Autism Certified. Houston joins the AWA team with more than 20 years experience working to advance the human-animal bond. AWA has been saving animals for nearly 75 years and under Laura’s leadership we are confident that we are laying the foundation for the success of the next 75.” “Her passion for animals, knowledge of the local community, and expertise in animal welfare and zoology are the perfect combination to guide us to the next chapter of Building a Place Where Happiness Begins. “We are thrilled to welcome Laura to the AWA,” said Jonathan Furlow, AWA Board Chair.
In her role, she will oversee all shelter and clinic operations and strategy, management of the staff, programs and services, and fund-raising. The board is conducting a national search for AWA’s next Executive Director.VOORHEES – The Animal Welfare Association (AWA) May 31 announced it has named Laura Houston as executive director, reporting to the AWA Board of Directors. Richmond will work part-time until the new building is open and the animals are in their new home.
We all wish her the best and hope she returns to visit,” says Nanci Urban Shelter Services Manager. “I speak for the entire staff when I say we have learned so much under her leadership and her love of learning. And nearly 3,000 people take part in one of AWA’s humane education or public training workshops.” Annually, over eight thousand animals are adopted, seen at the Pet Clinic, or kept in their homes through pet safety net programs. “Today the operating budget is over three million dollars. “When she started, we had a few thousand donors, twenty staff and adopted and spayed/neutered a few thousand animals a year operating on a budget of just over one million dollars,” said Jim Miles, AWA board treasurer and member for twenty-five years. She worked with foundations and donors to grow support to fund significant expansion of our programs while simultaneously building the foundation for the AWA we have today which is physically manifested in the new Adoption and Education Center Her passion, skills and drive elevated AWA’s services and programs. “In 2009 the board felt fortunate Maya accepted the position because of her business and program experience however, we now know how very fortunate her hiring has been for the entire AWA community,” states Jonathan Furlow, AWA’s Board President. Richmond’s vision and leadership will be greatly missed by the board, staff, volunteers, donors, and nonprofit partners alike.
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