Awards & Updates

Kaitlin won the coveted PEP! Star Award and was the covergirl for the Pet Education Project's humane education magazine in 2017!

Kaitlin was featured as the Humane Hero in Kind News Magazine for spreading empathy as a humane educator for her former program, FAFedu. May 2021

After her partnership with FAF ended, Kaitlin put together a new team of people in the animal community who have supported her mission over the years. This was our very first board meeting! Sept 2022

Hawaii Kai Towne Center's Pet Fest on the Marina. March 2023

Kaitlin and Jennifer attended the Association of Professional Humane Educators National Humane Education Conference in Minnesota. April 2023

Kaitlin won the Nathania Gartman Heroes Award at the APHE National Humane Education Conference in Minnesota for her work with the AEIofHI. April 2023

Kaitlin was personally thanked and recognized for her work with the AEIofHI from a long time board member on Darah Dung's Mahalo Nui Midweek Page. June 2023

The AEIofHI team attended Nordstrom Ala Moana's Pet Friendly Pop-Ups! August 2023

Kaitlin and the team filmed segments of our program in action at Niu Valley Middle School and pet safety tips on Hawaii's local pet TV show, The Pet Hui. We were joined by special guests who have taught and supported Kaitlin over the years. Paige Bloise from Cat People of Oahu, Pam Foster from AED Institute of America, and Dr. Pearson from PetVet Animal Hospital.

Kaitlin and her mom Jennifer walked the runway at the Celebrities and their Pets Fashion Show with Boba and an adoptable kitten at the Young at Heart Expo. Sept 2023

Kaitlin won an Outstanding Advocate Award at the State Capitol, presented by the Mayor and Governor of Hawaii. Oct 2023

Kaitlin with Dennis Arakaki, Chair for the Outstanding Advocates for Children and Youth, Genshu Price, Mayor Rick Blangiardi, Nainoa Tindle, and Brennan Yamaguchi. Oct 2023