Dear Friends of PPP, Throughout the pandemic, our work paused to support WCCW as they focused all efforts on safety and health. Given the unique conditions of life inside a prison campus, the Department of Corrections continues an extra cautious approach to reopening. I am writing you today with an update on the Prison Pet Partnership, so you will share in our understanding, our planning work, and also join us in preparing for the future. Welcome Meg After a meticulous search, I am pleased to announce that Meg Quinlivan is PPP’s new Executive Director. The board and I chose Meg because of her expertise in executive leadership of organizations related to PPP’s mission. Most recently, Meg served as Executive Director for YWCA Kitsap County overseeing every aspect of the organization helping domestic violence survivors. Meg brings with her an impressive track record of turn-around and growth. We look forward to an exciting future under her leadership. As Meg shared, “I’m excited for the opportunity to serve PPP, a highly respected organization that plays such an important role in serving program participants, the animals, and ultimately our greater community. I look forward to how we will refocus and revitalize core programming while remaining mission-centered.” In the coming days, we’ll share opportunities to welcome Meg to the community. I know she is certainly looking forward to meeting you. She can be reached by email at meg@prisonpetparntership.org. Thank YOU My sincere thanks goes to PPP’s board of directors, organizational consultants, staff and our program participants. They worked hard to adapt our programs during COVID. I also thank our volunteers who fostered our beloved dogs over the past year and a half with compassion, dignity and respect. A special thank you also goes to all involved in the hiring process—board, program participants, our alumnae, volunteers and WCCW staff. Thanks for your countless hours to support a thorough search. Our Way Forward Meg’s arrival marks a new and compelling chapter for us. The hiring of a new Executive Director comes at the perfect time as we will soon develop a plan to get back to life as we knew it, pre-COVID. I look forward to each and every one of YOU being a part of it. But for now, it’s time to celebrate! Happy summer everyone, Jacquie Goodwill Prison Pet Partnership Board President board@prisonpetpartnership.org
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