Animal protection lobbyist skilled in conflict resolution | Inga Gibson - S.O.S. Podcast #12

My guest played a huge role in my development as an advocate for any group that is marginalized.

Inga Gibson is the President and Policy Director of Pono Advocacy. I met her in 2008, as I was exploring my beliefs regarding humane dog breeding. Inga mentored me in all aspects of animal protection policy changes and is an expert in human-animal and environmental conflict resolution. She has coordinated numerous campaigns and projects including directing political and grassroots organizing and community coalition-building efforts. Her work has led to the passage of more than 30 state legislative measures, numerous regulatory changes, and significant corporate reforms that have advanced animal protection and human-wildlife coexistence in Hawaii, the Pacific, and Northwest US.

As the Policy Director of Pono Advocacy, Inga provides policy-legislative consulting for non-profit and governmental organizations, facilitates multi-stakeholder discussions on complex and often controversial issues, advises organizations and agencies on strategic media, public education, and communications initiatives.

As the former Senior State Director for The Humane Society of the United States and the Pacific Islands Policy Coordinator for Humane Society International, Inga collaborated extensively with the county, state, and federal government agencies and policymakers. Recently she served as a Policy Consultant for West Hawaii Humane Society and For the Fishes; a Campaign Organizer, working with the Sierra Club and Pew Charitable Trusts in support of marine national monument and public lands protections and is an advisor to Save People Save Wildlife.

Her legislative achievements include the enactment of the nation's strongest anti-shark finning and wildlife trafficking laws. Prior to directing policy initiatives in Hawaii and the Pacific, Inga was a project manager and oversaw legislative efforts in Washington, Alaska, Oregon, and Idaho.

​​Contact Inga here - https://www.ponoadvocacy.com/

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