August 2022 Humane Highlight – Melissa Miller

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August 5, 2022

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Celebrating A New Chapter for In-Person: NACA ACO I Training

We are proud to celebrate an important milestone for the National Animal Care & Control Association with the return of in-person NACA ACO Level 1 training, reimagined for today’s animal care and control profession.

After many years without in-person ACO I offerings, NACA brought this foundational certification back to the classroom in Norman, Oklahoma, with a refreshed approach that reflects the realities, expectations, and challenges officers face today. This four-day training marked the first in-person ACO I under this modernized model.

Melissa Miller
Director of St. Clair County Animal Control

Melissa is the Director of St. Clair County Animal Control in Michigan. In addition, she is a Certified Behavior Consultant (Canine), Former Director of Detroit Animal Care and Control, and she has been active in disaster response as a Sr. Field Responder for HSUS for 8 years.

When asked what being a member of NACA means to her she told us this “To be a part of something bigger than myself, a collective that creates best practices and position statements that support my passion for creating humane, safe communities. Being a member provides access to a knowledgeable, experienced National base of colleagues who have encountered similar challenges and opportunities. The advice and collaboration within NACA are invaluable in developing my division’s mission and vision.”

Thank you, Melissa, for your dedication to the animals and people in your community and beyond, we are so thankful you are a member of NAC