Yael Oppenheimer, KPA-CTP

Yael Oppenheimer, KPA-CTP, is an accomplished Animal Welfare Professional with a strong focus on Animal Behavior and a Feer Free Certified Professional and Karen Pryor Certified Training Partner.

Yael pursued a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Management at Universidad ORT Uruguay, enhancing their business acumen.

They have also expanded their knowledge through various courses, including The Creative Entrepreneur: Innovation Through Design Thinking at Stanford Continuing Studies.

Yael's educational journey includes a focus on data analysis with a course on Tame Big Data to Drive Big Insight at Stanford Continuing Studies.

As an advocate for entrepreneurship, Yael studied as an Undergraduate Exchange Student in Entrepreneurship at Babson College and has a solid foundation in management from Southern Utah University.

With a Bachillerato en Ingeniería from The British School of Montevideo, Yael has a diverse educational background.

Yael's professional experience is extensive, having held roles such as Regional Manager at Best Friends Animal Society and CEO of Dancing Pet Club.

They have also served as a Board Member at Felines Fairygodmother Cat Rescue and in various managerial positions at organizations like Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA and East Bay SPCA.

Yael's career journey includes roles in compliance, general management, and international operations at companies like Pawprint Inc., HomeShare, and Plug and Play Tech Center.

Yael's contributions to the tech industry include roles as Director in Brazil and International Operations Manager at Plug and Play Tech Center.

Yael has shared expertise as a Guest Speaker on topics like moving startups to Silicon Valley and fintech trends at various prestigious events.

Their professional versatility is evident in roles ranging from Pet sitter and walker at DogVacay to Chief Operations Officer at CodigoDelSur.

Yael has also gained experience in audit processes at Deloitte and as a Financial Mathematics Assistant Professor at Universidad ORT Uruguay.

Their journey includes initial roles like an Internship at ANII and administrative support at Angeluz S.A, showcasing a well-rounded professional background.