K M Gallagher

Leader, Innovator, Educator

Growing up, Kathleen summered on the beautiful coast of Maine in Boothbay Harbor. It is there she first experienced yachting and working a summer job on large excursion boats. Combining her love of boats, entrepreneurial background, and a passion for pets she has created an international pet lifestyle company that caters to dog friendly yacht chartering and ownership. Today she works within the yachting industry to assist with complete yacht pet management services and solutions, pet cruising logistics & itineraries, and provides crew training and support. Santa Barbara, California is now her home port yet she works extensively with yachts all over the world. As a lifelong boater and professional pet travel expert she is well versed in the nuances that come with the luxury yacht market and cruising with pets. As an industry innovator and educator she holds an MBA Master of Business Administration and has completed PhD coursework in Media Psychology. Professionally she also oversees the pet travel businesses lifeunleashed.com and caribbeanpetpassport.com. She has been a member of IPATA (International Pet and Animal Transportation Association) for over a decade.