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Gina Fortunato "The Comforting and Healing Pets Bring Us" on Why Do Pets Matter? with Debra Hamilton, Esq. Podcast #110In this episode, guest Gina Fortunato, vice president of veterinary services at Crum & Forster Pet Insurance Group, shares how animals are always here for us humans in times of tough and good times. Host Debra Hamilton and Gina describe that love of horses, cats, dogs and more. "Horses can rehabilitate prisoners even," shares Fortunato. "I'm a big horse fan." This episode goes into the question Why Do Pets Matter? with heart.More about Gina FortunatoGina has over 15 years of strong business experience in sales, marketing and sales management. A solution oriented, self-starter with a proven track record of increasing sales through appropriately developing and executing strategic marketing plans and monitoring sales efforts. Consistently seen as a leader during times of change. Skilled at both one-on-one training and large group facilitation. Dedicated to strong collaborative efforts with customers and peers, and developing high performing sales teams leading to award winning sales results. Multiple award winner in sales and sales leadership. Additional experience includes co-owner/operator of a seasonal retail store, leading the development of a 501c3 non-profit organization, and on-going education in animal health.Specialties: • Sales & Merchandising• Strategic Planning• Business Development• Situational leadership• Solution Selling / Negotiating• Collaborative Teamwork• People Development• Building Relationships• Organizational Skills• Public SpeakingPlease feel free to contact Gina here for more information: ginafortunato411@gmail.com More About Debra Hamilton, Esq.Debra spent 30 years as a practicing litigator, but she is now a full-time mediator and conflict coach for people in disputes over animals.Go here for more: https://hamiltonlawandmediation.com/ e-mail: Info@HamiltonLawandMediation.com phone: 914.552.5021Debra works both nationwide and internationally. She has far-reaching experience in resolving interpersonal conflicts involving animals, and she is also well-known in the world of purebred dogs as a top breeder and exhibitor of Irish setters and long-haired dachshunds. Debra speaks widely on the topic of how mediation techniques can help people address conflicts without litigation. She has presented at veterinary schools, the American Kennel Club, the American Veterinary Medical Law Association, the Society of Animal Welfare Administrators, the Living With Animals conference, state bar association Animal Law Committee meetings, and animal interest group meetings. Debra also writes a blog for Hamilton Law and Mediation and is a past contributor to the Solo Practice University blog and the Canine Chronicle. She has been featured in Forbes, the Wall Street Journal, US News and World Report, and the New York Times, just to name a few.As the principal at Hamilton Law and Mediation, PLLC—the nation’s first solo mediation practice dedicated to helping people resolve conflicts over animals—Debra uses alternative dispute resolution to help address disagreements over the family pet during divorce, neighbors’ arguments over a barking dog, and confrontations between clients and veterinarians and other professionals who work with animals. HLM also looks forward to helping animal rights and welfare advocates see the benefit of having a conversation about the best interests of all parties—especially the animals—to resolve animal-related disputes. Debra is admitted to practice law in all New York State courts. She is certified as a mediator and collaborative professional and has worked with various court-based mediation programs in New York City (Queens-Community Mediation Service) and in Westchester and Rockland Counties in New York (Westchester and Rockland Mediation Centers).