Curious about the Human-Animal bond? Discover how this bond is mutually beneficial, unleashing its’ power to help & heal. Alyssa Stone, Director of Community Engagement for JOYBOUND People & Pets joins HCC to discuss the dynamic relationship between people and animals that is influenced by behaviors considered essential to the mental, physical, social health and wellbeing of both.
Alyssa brings over twenty years of innovative leadership in arts and culture programs, education and community engagement through her work with the Exploratorium, Mechanics Institute, Stern Grove Festival and beyond. A performer at heart and by training, she now uses those skills to entertain her cats (and any animals who will listen) with silly songs
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