AAAIP Leadership: Paving the Way in Animal-Assisted Interventions

AAAIP Leadership Team

Taylor Chastain Griffin, PhD, Executive Director of the Association of Animal-Assisted Intervention Professionals (AAAIP)

Taylor Chastain Griffin, PhD

Executive Director, AAAIP
National Director, AAI Advancement, Pet Partners

Annie Peters, President & CEO of the Association of Animal-Assisted Intervention Professionals (AAAIP)

Annie Peters

President & CEO, Pet Partners
President & CEO, AAAIP

Mary Margaret Callahan, Director of Education, Standards, and Certification of AAAIP

Mary Margaret Callahan

Director of Education, Standards, and Certification, AAAIP
Chief Mission Officer, Pet Partners

AAAIP Board of Directors

  • Daniel J. Dooley, EdD
    AAAIP Chairperson
    Superintendent
    Absecon Public Schools
  • Ellie Karges Wetzel
    AAAIP Secretary
    U.S. Immigration Attorney
    Vialto Partners LLP
  • Cathy C. Bennett
    Pet Therapy Coordinator
    Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC)
  • Amber Bach-Gorman, PhD, LPCC-S, NCC
    Assistant Director, Coordinator of Clinical Services
    North Dakota State University Counseling Center
  • Macy Burr, OTD, OTR/L, C-AAIS
    Instructor
    The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences
  • Scott D. Ryan, MSW, MBA, PhD
    Professor
    University of Texas at Arlington — School of Social Work
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AAAIP Courses

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Whether you’re new to new to animal-assisted interventions (AAI) or want to deepen your knowledge, you’ll be empowered to work at the highest standards. Our courses cover everything you need to know, down to the how-to guides and documentation templates to support your work.

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Become a member of AAAIP and learn the best way to add therapy animals to your work in schools, offices, clinics, and other professional settings. Members save on courses, certification, and attend events for free.