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Leyan Qarini is an experienced professional in the animal welfare sector and education, currently serving as the Volunteer Coordinator at Wayside Waifs, where leadership includes managing over 2,000 volunteers annually. Previous roles at Wayside Waifs involved serving as a Pet Adoption Counselor, alongside experiences as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at North Star Academy, where contributions supported adolescents with intellectual and developmental disorders. Additional experience includes positions as a Pet Trainer at PetSmart, a Canine Specialist at KC Pet Project, and a Student Instructor at Kumon North America. Leyan's educational background includes a Professional Master of Business Administration from Kansas State University, a Bachelor of Liberal Arts from the University of Kansas, and an Associate's Degree in Liberal Arts & Sciences from Johnson County Community College, supplemented by studies in animal welfare.