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Be part of a growing collective of women and allies in the pet food industry! Our Women in Petfood Leadership group offers events, mentorship, and networking opportunities designed to inspire and uplift.

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Lifting as We Rise: Creating Mentorship Pipelines Across Industry and Academia

Join us for an engaging evening of networking and inspiration during Pet Food Collab 2025 on Monday, September 8.

Women in Petfood Leadership is hosting a dine-around in the Tasting Room at the beautiful Liquid Art Winery and Estate, 1745 Wild Creek Road in Manhattan.

The evening will feature Jodi Vondran, Director of Wearables Innovation for Hill’s Pet Nutrition, kicking off a discussion on creating mentorship pipelines and opportunities for women in the pet food industry, including students interested in entering the field.

This event is open to women and male allies who are passionate about building a more inclusive and supportive industry.

Let’s connect, learn and uplift one another as we shape the future of our field — together!

📅 Monday, September 8, 2025 📍 Liquid Art Winery and Estate
🔔 Seating is limited. 👉 Sign up here

The evening’s events are sponsored by: 3D Corporate Solutions, Balchem and Camlin Fine Sciences

More details about upcoming meetups will be released soon. Connect with the community of women pet food leaders in our LinkedIn group.

About Women in Petfood Leadership events

Women in Petfood Leadership brings together like-minded professional women in pet food to build a community and interact by offering opportunities for networking, career planning, leadership development and professional support. This program is open to all women, and men, who support the principles of cooperation, education, mentoring, and encouragement for women to grow professionally throughout the pet food industry.

This initiative is made possible by several leading women in the pet food manufacturing industry. Thank you to committee members Jennifer Igou with Camlin, Gail Kuhlman with GXK Consulting, Leah Lambrakis with Simmons Pet Food, Betty McPhee with Heartland Supply, Leigh Ann Sayen with The Peterson Co., and Laura Moran with LPM Innovate, for your support!