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This section is about DWAA’s Board of Directors, Committee Chairs and Project Leaders. Submissions for this section are authored by DWAA’s social media team.
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Meet the Board – Lisa Begin-Kruysman

Meet Lisa Begin-Kruysman, author of fiction and non-fiction books that inspire, educate, and change the way we view not only our furry companions, but also ourselves. Her knack for writing heart-felt stories that make us…

Leadership | April 28, 2025

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Meet the Board – Billie Groom

Meet Billie Groom, currently serving as Vice-President of the DWAA and Founder of The Institute of Canine Psychotherapy. Billie has dedicated over thirty years to her pioneering work with dogs over the age of six…

Leadership | April 25, 2025

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Dog Writers Association of America Inducts New Leadership Team

The Dog Writers Association of America (DWAA), the most recognized professional writing association devoted to dogs, proudly announces its new leadership team. At its annual banquet and awards event held in New York City on…

Leadership | February 28, 2019

Jen Reeder

DWAA Announces Incoming Leadership Team for 2019

The Dog Writers Association of America (DWAA) is proud to announce the slate of incoming officers for the Executive Committee: Carol Bryant, President; Maggie Marton, Vice President; and Kristin Avery, Secretary. Marsha Pugh will continue…

Leadership | November 2, 2018

Jen Reeder

DWAA President Jen Reeder Announced as a Category Winner for Pet Industry Woman of Year Award

Jen Reeder, President of the Dog Writers Association of America (DWAA), has been named a category winner in the sixth annual Pet Industry Woman of the Year Award competition. Women in the Pet Industry Network…

Leadership | November 2, 2018

Jen Reeder

Message from DWAA President Jen Reeder in Response to the Capital Gazette Shooting

I’ve been reeling from the journalists being gunned down in Maryland and I’m sure all of you have been, too. I just want to send love and support to all of our members and colleagues.…

Leadership | June 29, 2018