From Prompts to Practice: Using AI in Animal Welfare

Speaker: Brian Rivera, Director, Technology and Administration, Tree House Humane Society

June 25, 2026

12:00 - 1:00 p.m. on Zoom

Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how organizations communicate, plan, analyze information, and support their communities — and animal welfare is no exception. In this practical and approachable webinar, Brian Rivera explores how shelters and rescue organizations can begin using AI tools in meaningful, responsible, and mission-focused ways.

Through real-world examples and live demonstrations, attendees will learn how AI can help draft sensitive communications, create adoption profiles, summarize meetings and voicemails, brainstorm ideas, support strategic thinking, and save valuable staff time. The session will also address the risks and limitations of AI — including hallucinations, bias, privacy concerns, and the importance of human oversight.

Designed for animal welfare professionals at all experience levels, this webinar focuses less on technical jargon and more on practical applications attendees can start experimenting with immediately. Whether you are AI-curious or already experimenting with tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or Copilot, this session will help you move from prompts to practice with greater confidence and clarity.

ABOUT BRIAN

Brian Rivera is the director of Technology & Administration at Tree House Humane Society in Chicago. He is a technologist and nonprofit strategist with more than 15 years of experience helping mission-driven organizations use smart, intentional IT to do more good. He received a B.S. in Computer Science from Loyola University Chicago. 

Brian has presented on data standards, IT management, and AI for nonprofits at Humane World for Animals, the Illinois Animal Welfare Federation, and the National Community Tax Coalition.

When he’s not advocating for tech equity in the nonprofit space, Brian is photographing Chicago’s neighborhoods or impressing with his knowledge of Knight Rider.

REGISTRATION FEE

• $0 for Ohio Fed Webinar Bundle participants with code
• $25 per organization for Ohio Fed members with 1-5 program participants 

• $35 per organization for Ohio Fed members with 6-10 program participants 

• $45 per organization for Ohio Fed members with 11+ program participants 

• $50 per organization for non-members 

Ohio Animal Welfare Federation is an approved provider of content which enhances professional competence and aligns with the 5 domains of the CAWA Exam specifications. Every hour of training equals 1 CE towards CAWA Recertification.

This webinar has also been approved for Continuing Educational Units by the National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA). National certificate holders can submit for credit consistent with the NACA CEU policy located here.