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The Director’s Chair: From Local Shelter to National Voice (Episode 275)
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In this episode, we sit down with Audra Michael, the current Secretary of NACA and Director of Pinal County Animal Control in Arizona. With a career in animal welfare that began in 2007, Audra has served in nearly every field role imaginable—from training new officers to supervising field operations. Audra is a Certified Animal Welfare Administrator (CAWA), a Certified Public Manager through Arizona State University, and holds an Executive Leadership certification from Southern Utah University. She also serves on both the Arizona Companion Animal Committee and the Arizona Animal Cruelty Taskforce. Join us as Audra shares insights into her journey, her expertise in state laws and ordinances, and her unwavering dedication to protecting animals and supporting communities across the nation.