As a part of the series spotlighting Nonprofit HR’s 2023 Social Impact Women to Watch Finalists, Lindsey Otto, Marketing & Communication Associate, Editorial & Content for Nonprofit HR, sits down with Mary Cortani, Founder & Executive Director of Operation Freedom Paws, for a conversation about her organization and incredible contributions to the sector! Tune in to hear Mary detail: How her experience being a female veteran and a previous executive in Silicon Valley has uniquely equipped her to build her organization  The way COVID laid bare the impact of trauma, the power of connection, and the significance of storytelling that the organization uses to communicate their mission The importance of women honoring their empathy, using it to own their power and create impact To learn more about Operation Freedom Paws, visit www.operationfreedompaws.org.