Farewell and Closing Remarks

2/7/2019

We conclude our speaker series with a farewell and closing remarks presented by Megan Moon, President and Founder of the Humane Education Coalition and producer of the Humane Summit.

About our Speaker:
Megan Moon is the President and Founder of the Humane Education Coalition, producer of the Humane Summit, and host of the Connected Roots podcast. She has been a nonprofit leader and humane educator since 2005, working with several organizations across the United States. In addition to directing the Coalition, Megan is a skilled nonprofit consultant who invests in and supports organizations for improved strategy, stronger leadership, and capacity building. She received her Bachelor of Science in Humane Leadership from Duquesne University, is a Certified Humane Education Specialist (CHES) through the Academy of Prosocial Learning, is certified in Animal-Assisted Therapy through Oakland University, and is currently pursuing her Master of Education in Humane Education at Valparaiso University. Megan is a member of the Association of Professional Humane Educators and serves as a board member, advisor, educator, and committee member for several nonprofit organizations globally, including Voiceless, UnChained, Human Rights Educators USA, Peace of Mind Dog Rescue, Mini Acts for the Greater Good, Vegan Ladyboss, Gem City Kitties, and SARA Sanctuary. When she is not leading the Coalition, Megan spends her time on her yoga mat, making music with her husband, hiking with her rescue dog, Panda, and taste-testing new vegan recipes.

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16 Comments

Maggie Lantzy

2/7/2019 07:15:33 pm

Megan, Lisa, Stephanie, and Karen, thank you so much for a great three days of education! I have learned so much and y'all did a great job at putting this together. Thank you for all of your hard work!

Megan Moon

2/8/2019 08:18:13 am

Thank you for participating, Maggie! I'm delighted to hear this was a valuable learning opportunity for you. I look forward to the next phase of our policy committee work and other exciting ways we can collaborate in the future. :)

Ingrid Norris

2/7/2019 07:17:10 pm

WOW! What an inspirational 3 days. Great Job everyone. Hope this becomes an annual event. Appreciative of all the behind the scenes hard work to put it all together!

2/8/2019 08:21:13 am

Ingrid, thank you so much for participating in the Humane Summit! It was a pleasure learning with you, and I am grateful you were able to attend our live panel discussions. I look forward to keeping in touch!

Gina S.

2/7/2019 07:25:11 pm

Thank you Megan and everyone who presented, helped plan, and sat on panels for all your hard work on this summit! I appreciate you all!

2/8/2019 08:23:03 am

Thank you, Gina! So glad you could be a part of our very first speaker series. We hope to plan more events like the Summit in the future. Please stay in touch!

Judy Crumpton

2/7/2019 07:27:54 pm

To Megan and to all of the stakeholders in bringing the Summit forward, a heartfelt thank you! This has been one of the most amazing experiences of my animal welfare/activism life and I am truly grateful! 🥰🐾

2/8/2019 08:25:52 am

Judy, I can't thank you enough for all you have done and continue to do for the Humane Education Coalition, including your support and presence at the Summit. Your commitment to humane education is deeply appreciated, and I am thrilled the Summit was valuable for you. :)

Kim Korona

2/7/2019 07:46:20 pm

A huge thank you once again to Megan, the HEC summit committee, the sponsors, the presenters, the panelists, and the participants. This was an incredible 3 days and I feel truly inspired! What a beautiful vision come to life.

2/8/2019 08:30:43 am

Kim, thank you for your thoughtful message! Our speakers and panelists truly filled this event with insight, passion, and hope - and that absolutely includes you. I look forward to collaborating and producing more inspiring events in the future. I am grateful to include you as a member of our thriving leadership team, Kim!

Abby Power link

2/7/2019 07:51:48 pm

Thank you, Megan and to everyone for a wonderful summit!!

2/8/2019 08:32:22 am

Abby, thank you so much for being a part of the Summit! It was a pleasure getting to know you, and I look forward to staying in touch and following your fantastic work.

Marta

2/7/2019 08:39:43 pm

Thank you so much Megan and everyone who made this wonderful summit possible!! And big thanks too to all the speakers, panelists and attendees for the great conversations and contributions!! So inspiring!

2/8/2019 08:35:51 am

Thank you, Marta! I am very happy you were able to participate in our first speaker series, and that you found it to be inspiring. Thank you so much for your commitment to furthering humane education, and for your support on the Coalition's leadership team!

Marchelle Hedrick link

2/8/2019 12:27:18 pm

Thank you Megan and all those that presented, bringing this summit to life, sharing and planting the seeds of change and inspiration. Humane education is such a vital step in moving society towards an eco friendly environment and mindset versus ego. Thank you so much for sharing all the different platforms and being a guiding light. It is a wonderful priceless gift, to help others make a positive shift and difference in this world we share. Thank you for all that you do, instilling hope to aspire, inspire and make a positive impact on minds and hearts through humane education!

2/8/2019 12:46:57 pm

Marchelle, thank you for your beautiful and kind message! I agree completely that humane education is an essential component in creating societal change. I am so happy you could join us this week, and I look forward to our conversation next week and the opportunities for collaboration ahead!

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