Scott Giacoppo

Director, National Municipal and Shelter Support

Scott Giacoppo is director of national Municipal and Shelter Support for Best Friends and oversees the development of lifesaving efficacy and sustainability for animal welfare partners across the U.S.

Through Best Friends' Municipal and Shelter Support program, Scott provides leadership and hands-on training for strategic shelter partners; conducts professional shelter operations and field assessments; and leads progressive, humane trainings for animal control agencies and officers. In his current role, Scott champions a collaborative approach to partnership and believes that each animal welfare organization, along with the community it serves, is unique and deserving of support that speaks to its individual needs.