Stacey Iverson

Develop and lead innovative Dogs in Residence Pilot program for incarcerated youth and foster dogs. Train and manage program staff. Collaborate with animal rescue organizations to evaluate program dogs.

Program Developer - UnChained

(2025-01)

• Develop and lead innovative Dogs in Residence Pilot program for incarcerated youth and foster dogs.
• Train and manage program staff.
• Collaborate with animal rescue organizations to evaluate program dogs.
• Collaborate with Supervisory and Probation staff at Monterey Cty. Juvenile Hall.
• Assist with organizational transition to new leadership.
• Develop and lead pre-pilot training for Probation Staff and incarcerated youth.
• Lead the assessment and improvement of pilot program materials and delivery.
• Created new program materials and Resource Library for staff and volunteers.

Program Trainer and Coach - UnChained

(2024-01 - 2025-12)

• Planned and led Canines Teaching Compassion program at detention facilities and alternative schools.
• Provided leadership, skills training and lessons in empathy for incarcerated teens and adoptable dogs in foster care.
• Collaborated with facility staff, foster families and volunteers to deliver positive, experience-based programs to benefit both at-risk teens and homeless dogs.
• Developed improved teaching and communication materials for class that provided effective and relevant lessons that met or exceeded program goals and allow for flexibility with each class.

Program and Project Coordinator - Santa Cruz SPCA

(2022-01 - 2023-12)

• Directed community-based programs - Pet Food Pantry and Dr. Jean's Senior Friends - and developed more efficient and cost-effective systems to better address the needs of people and pets.
• Developed connections with other shelters to improve programs internally and community-wide.

Humane Education Coordinator - Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter

(2019-01 - 2021-12)

• Developed humane education programs and camps for elementary and middle school students in classrooms, after-school programs, at the shelter and upon request, focusing on underserved communities.
• Created programs for the shelter to bring in new potential visitors and adopters.

Coordinator / Liaison - Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds / Animal Shelter

(2020-01 - 2020-12)

• Organized and supported volunteer disaster-relief response team at Fairgrounds to provide care for ~1,000 animals evacuated from the CZU Complex Fire.
• Acted as liaison with Santa Cruz County Animal Shelter to ensure that animals received proper care and eventual safe return to homes.

Equine and Pet Sales Associate - Scotts Valley Feed

(2017-01 - 2019-12)

• Assisted customers with horse and pet health care, feeding or other inquiries.
• Ordered routine and special merchandise for store, stocked and inventoried.

Veterinary Assistant - Granite Creek Veterinary Services

(2015-01 - 2017-12)

• Assisted veterinarian on routine and emergency calls with handling and treatment of horses and other large livestock, as well as dogs and cats.
• Communicated with all clients, responded to animal care concerns.
• Managed accounting, scheduling and inventory for practice.

Owner / Founder - FrolicDog Canine Massage

(2013-01 - 2016-12)

• Provided therapeutic and sports massage to dogs.
• Collaborated with local shelters and dog rescue organizations to help reduce stress in dogs and train volunteers.

Volunteer Coordinator - UnChained

(2013-01 - 2013-12)

• Facilitated educational classes for underserved teens and shelter dogs.
• Trained and supported volunteer dog / team trainers.
• Served as a liaison for public and private agencies and individuals.

Executive Director - Interim - Working Dogs for Conservation

(2012-01 - 2012-12)

• Directed a team of scientists working with detection dogs worldwide.
• Streamlined internal organizational systems resulting in greater efficiency.

Program Manager - Wildlife Conservation Network

(2002-01 - 2011-12)

• Founding partner of Wildlife Conservation Network (WCN).
• Managed 10 international conservation projects in 16 countries.
• Developed guidelines for selection of new projects and conducted field assessments of current projects in Africa, Asia and South America.
• Supervised staff and 100+ volunteers, increasing program effectiveness.
• Planned and executed fundraising events, from intimate gatherings to large events with up to 1,000 people, securing revenues of up to $400K per event.
• Developed and maintained new and long-term donor relationships with individuals, foundations and WCN Board members.
• Wrote grant proposals, securing funds in excess of $300K.
• Managed the writing, design and editing of all WCN publications (annual report, newsletter, donor letters, event invitations and web content).

Manager - Cheetah Conservation Fund, Northern CA Chapter

(1998-01 - 2002-12)

• Managed fundraising events and volunteers locally and nationwide
• Managed U.S. tour and events for Dr. Laurie Marker and staff

Shelter Attendant and Program Manager - La Plata County Humane Society and Palo Alto Humane Society

(1995-01 - 1998-12)

• Responsible for the care and status of animals in the shelter, including adoptions.
• Initiated improved systems for animal care, public education, and outreach.
• Led educational group dog hikes with the public, increasing numbers of participants and members to Humane Society.
• Developed and led workshops on Disaster Preparedness for Pets and Horses.

Wildlife Biologist - U.S. Peace Corps / W National Park, Niger

(1992-01 - 1995-12)

• Conducted first exclusive survey of cheetah in W National Park.
• Directed park-based conservation activities, road repairs and controlled burning.
• Built and repaired 3 schools in home village.

B.S. - Wildlife Management - Ohio State University (1992-12)

Certificate - Canine Therapeutic and Sports Massage

Certificate - Equine Welfare with Distinction - University of Guelph