Kristin Wuhrman

Kristin Wuhrman

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States
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I am a feline thought leader and animal health entrepreneur with 20 years of experience…

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Experience

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    CATalyst Council

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    Los Angeles, California, United States

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    Earth

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    Berkeley, CA

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    Eastern Canada/Great Lakes States

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    Michigan

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    Mid-Michigan

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    Lansing, Michigan Area

Education

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    Michigan State University

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    Activities and Societies: Michigan State Marketing Association

    Bachelor of Arts - Marketing

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    CHHC, Holistic Health and Nutrition
    AADP, American Association of Drugless Practitioners

Licenses & Certifications

Volunteer Experience

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    District Leader Volunteer - Michigan

    The Humane Society of the United States

    - 2 years 4 months

    Animal Welfare

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    Feral Friend Support

    Alley Cat Allies

    - Present 14 years

    Animal Welfare

    The Feral Friends Network is a group of both organizations and individuals with hands-on Trap-Neuter-Return and feral cat expertise and veterinary practices and clinics that spay and neuter feral cats who serve as a resource to people in communities nationwide.

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    District Leader - Washington State 9th Congressional District

    The Humane Society of the United States

    - 1 year 11 months

    Animal Welfare

    • Participating in ongoing federal, state, and local legislative animal protection advocacy
    • Building a strong network of allies in Washington State’s 9th Congressional District, including appointed and elected lawmakers, to take action on behalf of animal protection issues
    • Developing and implementing local action plan regarding protection of farm animals
    • Recruiting and managing an effective volunteer team
    • Participating in HSUS development and awareness-building events…

    • Participating in ongoing federal, state, and local legislative animal protection advocacy
    • Building a strong network of allies in Washington State’s 9th Congressional District, including appointed and elected lawmakers, to take action on behalf of animal protection issues
    • Developing and implementing local action plan regarding protection of farm animals
    • Recruiting and managing an effective volunteer team
    • Participating in HSUS development and awareness-building events, including Humane Lobby Day(s)

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    Volunteer and Advocate

    The Humane League

    - Present 10 years 3 months

    Animal Welfare

    http://thehumaneleague.com/index.html

    Since our founding in 2005, The Humane League’s mission has been to save the lives of as many animals as possible and to reduce as much animal cruelty as we can. We want a world where all animals are treated with the same respect and compassion that we show to our beloved family dog or cat.

    Originally founded in Philadelphia, The Humane League has grown to be a leading national presence for farm animals with offices in Philadelphia, Boston…

    http://thehumaneleague.com/index.html

    Since our founding in 2005, The Humane League’s mission has been to save the lives of as many animals as possible and to reduce as much animal cruelty as we can. We want a world where all animals are treated with the same respect and compassion that we show to our beloved family dog or cat.

    Originally founded in Philadelphia, The Humane League has grown to be a leading national presence for farm animals with offices in Philadelphia, Boston, Maryland, Dallas, Charlotte, Seattle, San Francisco, Atlanta, and Miami. Funding comes from our tens of thousands of supporters across the world.

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    Volunteer and Advocate

    Mercy for Animals

    - Present 11 years 2 months

    Animal Welfare

    Inspiring Compassion
    All animals deserve kindness and respect. Mercy For Animals is giving them hope.
    http://www.mercyforanimals.org

  • Vegan Mentor

    Northwest Animal Rights Network

    - Present 10 years 7 months

    Animal Welfare

    http://www.narn.org/

  • Feral Support

    Mid Michigan Cat Rescue

    - 8 years 8 months

    Animal Welfare

  • Member

    International Association for Health Coaches

    - Present 10 years

    https://www.iahcnow.org/

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    Marketing Volunteer

    Pet Peace of Mind

    - Present 7 years 11 months

    Animal Welfare

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    Contributing Writer & Outdoor Gear Reviewer

    Seattle Backpackers Magazine

    - 2 years 5 months

    http://seattlebackpackersmagazine.com/author/kristin-wuhrman/

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    Member | Committee Support

    VetPartners

    - Present 4 years 8 months

    Education

    VetPartners is a 17+ year old robust and growing nonprofit association of veterinary business specialists dedicated to serving the veterinary profession. We are now 315+ members strong (and growing) and are sponsored by major industry leadership. Please consider joining this group of leaders who gather bi-annually to share knowledge, advance the profession and network. If you are a corporation wanting to access the thought leaders who lecture, write, and lead the profession forward consider…

    VetPartners is a 17+ year old robust and growing nonprofit association of veterinary business specialists dedicated to serving the veterinary profession. We are now 315+ members strong (and growing) and are sponsored by major industry leadership. Please consider joining this group of leaders who gather bi-annually to share knowledge, advance the profession and network. If you are a corporation wanting to access the thought leaders who lecture, write, and lead the profession forward consider sponsorship.

    VetPartner members are consultants across a broad spectrum of business disciplines:

    • Architecture
    • Accounting
    • Human resources
    • Design and construction
    • Financial services
    • Information technology
    • Law
    • Marketing
    • Practice management
    • Real estate
    • Valuation

    To hire a consultant or to learn more visit http://www.vetpartners.org/

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    Board Member

    Moose's March Inc.

    - Present 1 year 4 months

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    Board Member

    Mission Meow

    - Present 1 year 9 months

    Animal Welfare

Publications

Organizations

  • International Society of Feline Medicine

    Member

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  • HABA

    Member

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    ADVOCACY • CELEBRATION • EDUCATION The Human Animal Bond Association is centered on the delivery of education and information that helps us better understand how – and why- both humans and animals feel and are impacted by the bond.

  • VANE

    Member and Angel Investor

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    VANE is the first animal health network offering funding, support and mentorship to veterinary ventures. The concepts behind VANE came about through a series of conversations between the founders, who all had various successful business exits over the years. They had a shared goal to maintain and grow connections with other entrepreneurs with similar interests and a desire to support others in the field. In March of 2021, VANE was created as a social group of aligned animal health professionals…

    VANE is the first animal health network offering funding, support and mentorship to veterinary ventures. The concepts behind VANE came about through a series of conversations between the founders, who all had various successful business exits over the years. They had a shared goal to maintain and grow connections with other entrepreneurs with similar interests and a desire to support others in the field. In March of 2021, VANE was created as a social group of aligned animal health professionals interested in early-stage animal health businesses. VANE is still in an early stage of growth as we determine the best ways to meet top priorities, namely: Advise and mentor early-stage businesses Provide social connection to a group of innovators and entrepreneurs in animal health Explore financial investment and/or active advisory roles in animal-health companies

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    VetPartners members are consultants and advisors with expertise in a broad spectrum of business disciplines with a focus on helping veterinary practices maximize their potential. Whether you’re looking for an expert in practice management, finance, human resources, IT, marketing, legal services, or another area, a VetPartners member can help.

  • Cornell Feline Health Center

    Member

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  • American Academy of Veterinary Nutrition (AAVN)

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    The AAVN is an international association of veterinarians, animal nutrition scientists, veterinary technicians, industry representatives, and veterinary and animal science students with a common interest in animal nutrition. http://www.aavn.org/

  • American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association (AHVMA)

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    The American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association is the mindful leader elevating the veterinary professional through innovation, education, and advocacy of integrative medicine. The objectives of the AHVMA are: 1) To advance and educate in the science and art of holistic veterinary medicine 2) To promote the health and welfare of all species of animals and to extend to the agricultural community and to the community at large the benefits of sound and progressive leadership in the care and…

    The American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association is the mindful leader elevating the veterinary professional through innovation, education, and advocacy of integrative medicine. The objectives of the AHVMA are: 1) To advance and educate in the science and art of holistic veterinary medicine 2) To promote the health and welfare of all species of animals and to extend to the agricultural community and to the community at large the benefits of sound and progressive leadership in the care and treatment of animals 3) To foster, maintain, and enlarge public understanding of the nature of veterinary holistic medicine 4) To function as a forum to explore all the modalities considered to be in the field of veterinary holistic medicine 5) To do all things necessary and desirable to further high standards in the care and the treatment of animals and continuing education of doctors of veterinary medicine www.ahvma.org

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