As Senior Manager of Strategic Initiatives, Marieke works to strengthen animal welfare innovation, collaboration and advancement in Canada. She joined PetSmart Charities of Canada with more than twelve years of experience in the animal welfare field, focused on building programs that preserved the human animal bond and increased access to care for both remote and underserved communities in Canada. She loves connecting dots and people to create positive change. Marieke is passionate about unique and innovative approaches to solving the problems people and their pets face.