Lynn is a warm and devoted advocate for the special bond between humans and their dogs, wholeheartedly committed to helping owners deeply connect with and understand their canine companions. Her journey began in 2007 with Hero, her beloved Golden Retriever, whose unwavering spirit became both her greatest inspiration and the heartfelt motivation behind her charity, Thankful Paws. As Hero grew older, Lynn lovingly became a Certified Canine Massage Therapist, seeking gentle ways to ease his struggles with arthritis and Cushing’s Disease. What started as a tender act of love blossomed into her life’s purpose: Lynn now shares her empathy and insight by speaking regularly on the dangers of cumulative stress in both humans and dogs, as well as the emerging risks that AI may bring to the dog world. Her mission is to nurture deeper, more compassionate relationships and to honor the authenticity of every canine experience.

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Lynn has been interviewed by CBS, NBC, FOX, and ABC, and has been featured in several publications, including The Beacon, the Baltimore Sun, Country Woman Magazine, The Jeffersonian, The Capital Gazette, Maryland Dog Magazine, and Baltimore Magazine. Additionally, Lynn is a sought-after keynote speaker and lecturer on topics such as Pet Disaster Preparedness, the Importance of the Human-Animal Bond, and Dogs and Artificial Intelligence.  She has earned multiple community awards and two Governor's Citations for her philanthropic work with Thankful Paws, the charity she founded.

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Education:

• Johns Hopkins University, B.S. Humanities                                                 

• North American Veterinarian Community, NAVC, Human-Animal Bond Certified

• Rutgers University, Pet Safety & CPR Certified 

• Johns Hopkins Academy for Women and Leadership, graduate 

• Fear Free Certification, Professional Level                                           

• Holistic Animal Studies, Certified Canine Myo-manipulative Functional Therapist       

• American Animal Hospital Association, AAHA, Canine Hospice & Palliative Care Certified    

• Canis Bodyworks, Canine Massage Fundamentals, and Canine Palliative & Hospice Care

• FEMA, Pet Disaster Training, and Pet Disaster Community Training

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Featured Speaking Engagements & Interviews:

• United States Department of Agriculture

• Girl Scouts of America                      

• United Methodist Bel Air Church                           

• Social Security Administration

• Maryland Public Television 

• CNS Network 

• Maryland State Department of Aging                            

• NorthEast AKC Kennel Club  

• Towson University

• NBC News

• Johns Hopkins University

• Maryland Institute College of Art                        

• Baltimore Humane Society    

• ABC News

• Paws with a Cause  

• Montessori School       

• Hunt Valley Rotary Club​

• The Pet Show, Washington DC