Kate Atema is Director of the Global Companion Animal Programme at IFAW, overseeing community-based dog and cat welfare projects in 12 countries on 5 continents. Kate began her career at the Social Science Research Center in Berlin, Germany, and holds a Masters Degree in Animals and Public Policy from Tufts University in the US, where she subsequently served as adjunct faculty and enjoys mentoring students in global animal welfare policy and research. Kate has published numerous articles in scientific and popular literature on topics ranging from assistance dogs to Animal Law, with recent emphasis on the impacts of animal welfare on communities. Kate is currently Chairperson of the International Companion Animal Management Coalition (ICAM).