Host: International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW)
Description: In collaboration with Smithsonian’s Earth Optimism Summit, IFAW will host an auxiliary “Deep Dive,” on the morning of Thursday, April 23. The conversation on "The science (& stories) of how animals bring us happiness,” will be moderated by Monica Medina, Co-Founder, Our Daily Planet, and will highlight Gallup polling data and the World Happiness Report on what brings humans happiness, along with stories and anecdotes from the field of how wildlife, nature, and animals bring us joy—especially in challenging times like these
Panelists:
Beth Allgood, U.S. Country Director, IFAW
Lisa LaFontaine, President & CEO, Humane Rescue Alliance
Stephanie Marken, Executive Director, Education Research, Gallup
Monica Medina, Moderator – Co-Founder, Our Daily Planet
Target audience: IFAW members and the general public are welcome.