The establishment of a Collaboration and Culture Council, made up of industry professionals who are actively working in Animal Control, Field Services, and Shelter Operations, will support making NACA stronger, increase the shareholder value and better position NACA to engage membership, drive success and capture opportunities. The council seeks to organically generate industry buy-in for culture–because they are the ones building it–and help NACA’s central principles and values permeate the day-to-day work experience of Animal Control, Field Services, and Shelter Operations professionals. In addition, development of the council supports NACA’s strategic initiative of developing an organizational structure by expanding the current team.

The NACA Collaboration and Culture Council is designed to support equal representation of the organizations across the United States, in which NACA serves. Equal representation ensures that all areas of the country are represented and have a voice in innovation, program development and an active role in helping to move the needle for field services across the country. Diverse perspectives drive productivity, promote balance, and stimulates engagement. Each of these is vital to sustain the programs and initiatives of NACA while driving future success of the industry.