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R. Harrison Edell
Chief Executive Officer, PAWS · Lynnwood, WA
R. Harrison Edell has been selected as Chief Executive Officer of PAWS. Since 1967, PAWS has united more than 170,000 cats and dogs with loving families, cared for more than 160,000 sick, injured and orphaned wild animals, and made the world a better place for countless others through outreach, education and advocacy.
Edell brings more than two decades of experience in animal welfare, conservation and nonprofit leadership. Having most recently served as chief mission officer and executive vice president of Animal Care & Conservation at the Dallas Zoo, he oversaw departments teams specializing in animal care, conservation, education, operations and community engagement.
Prior to his tenure at the Dallas Zoo, Edell held leadership and education roles at the Sacramento Zoo, San Francisco Zoo and San Diego Zoo Global. His extensive career spans hands-on wildlife rehabilitation, animal care management, strategic planning, project management and innovative education programming for audiences of all ages.
A Seattle-area resident with two senior rescue dogs, Edell has a deep personal commitment to the organization’s mission. He’s ready to dive in and listen, learn, and build together with PAWS staff, volunteers, supporters, and partners.