Rory Adams is an experienced professional in the animal welfare sector, currently serving as the Director of Strategic Customer Service at Austin Pets Alive! since October 2024. Prior roles include Board Member at Animal Grantmakers Inc., Senior Manager of Adoption Initiatives at PetSmart Charities, and Chief Operating Officer at Nevada Humane Society. Rory's career highlights also feature significant contributions as Education and Training Manager and Content Manager at American Pets Alive!, as well as Founder and Executive Director of Tucson Pets Alive, an organization focused on saving the lives of at-risk pets. Previous experience encompasses positions such as Shelter Director at Hope Animal Shelter, Education Specialist at Maddie's Fund, and Staff Development and Foster Program Manager at a Dog Daycare facility. Rory holds a Bachelor of Arts in Literature and Community Studies from Antioch College.