Nelda Corbell is a seasoned animal welfare leader with over 20 years of experience and a lifelong commitment to lifesaving work. Her journey in animal welfare begins in 2008 in the adoptions department of the largest nonprofit animal shelter in North Texas. Over the years, she rose through the ranks to become Vice President of Lifesaving Initiatives, where she leads one of the most remarkable transformations in the state. Under her leadership, the shelter’s live-release rate climbed from the low 40s to an impressive 97%.

Nelda builds vital partnerships with municipalities across Texas, advocates for systems-level change, and works daily to end euthanasia-for-space and create better outcomes for pets statewide.

In 2018, she discovered her true passion for transport rescue through her volunteer work with Wings of Rescue, a national nonprofit that flies at-risk pets from overcrowded shelters and disaster zones to safety across North America. Today, she serves as Co-President of Wings of Rescue, continuing to lead national efforts to save lives through strategic transport and relocation programs.

Nelda brings her deep expertise in shelter operations, strategic growth, and compassionate leadership to her role as a Board Member for The Adopt Don’t Shop Movement, where she helps shape the organization’s future and mission-driven impact.

A proud mother, passionate nonprofit advocate, and longtime Fort Worth, TX resident, Nelda shares her home with her teenage son and a house full of rescue pets—a daily reminder of her mission and the lives she continues to change.