Stephanie Shain

Stephanie Shain currently serves as Chief of Staff at the DC Bar Foundation, the leading funder of civil legal aid in the District of Columbia, since March 2022. Previously, Shain held the position of Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at the Humane Rescue Alliance from September 2010 to March 2022, where significant growth and sustainability were achieved under their leadership. Additionally, Shain has extensive experience with the Humane Society of the United States, where roles included Chief Operating Officer and Senior Director of the Puppy Mills Campaign, which became a top priority for the organization during their tenure. Earlier professional experience includes positions at the American Anti-Vivisection Society as Deputy Director and at Kind Earth, where Shain managed initiatives focused on environmental stewardship and animal protection. Educational credentials include an InnerMBA in Mindful Leadership from New York University and a BS in Biology from Delaware Valley University.