Canadian Federation of Humane Societies welcomes award-winning animal welfare advocate as new CEO
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
This week the Canadian Federation of Humane Societies (CFHS) signaled its on-going commitment to animal welfare and the humane treatment of all animals by welcoming Barbara Cartwright as its new Chief Executive Officer. Ms. Cartwright brings more than 17 years of experience as a professional advocate for animal welfare, conservation and humane education.
“We are excited to have Barbara’s leadership as we strengthen our national voice for animals,” says Vicki Burns, President of the Board of Directors of the CFHS. “We are committed to promoting the welfare of all animals in Canada and Barbara will be a tremendous addition to our critical work.”
As the national representative of humane societies and SPCAs, the CFHS works collaboratively and cooperatively with key stakeholders, driving positive, progressive change to end animal cruelty and improve animal protection.
Ms. Cartwright has extensive experience in developing relationships with stakeholder organizations, both federal and not-for-profit, coupled with knowledge of policy and public affairs. She has successfully lobbied for amendments to major federal environmental legislation including the Canadian Environmental Protection Act and the Migratory Birds Act, and has worked on improving animal cruelty legislation. In 2008, working with eBay, she led a successful campaign to ban the ivory trade on its site worldwide.
“I am thrilled to begin work at the CFHS as the new CEO,” says Ms. Cartwright. “Its dynamic campaigns, like the soon-to-be-launched Finding Fido program, are helping Canadians make the best decisions for their companion animals, while advancing welfare for farm animals and wildlife. Representing hard-working humane societies and SPCAs across the country to move the national agenda forward is an honour.”
Ms. Cartwright has received the National Environmental Excellence Award from the National Association of Environmental Professionals, as well as the Governor General’s Gold Medal. She is currently a board member of the Jane Goodall Institute of Canada and sits on the advisory council of the Pan African Sanctuary Alliance.
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About the Canadian Federation of Humane Societies
The Canadian Federation of Humane Societies is the national voice for animal welfare in Canada. Since 1957, it has worked on behalf of its member societies to educate Canadians about animal welfare and advocate for the humane treatment of animals in communities, on the farm, in the lab and in the wild.
Contact: Lori Waller | loriw@cfhs.ca| 613-224-8072 ext. 12
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