compassionate leadership

Cheryl McCormick | The Human Side of Animal Welfare

Rexson Bernal on August 18, 2026

Cheryl McCormick shares how the Athens Area Humane Society is redefining animal welfare by putting people first, building trusted community partnerships, and creating compassionate programs that keep pets with the families who love them.

Jackie Ducci | Why the Human-Animal Bond Deserves a Bigger Voice

Rexson Bernal on July 28, 2026

Jackie Ducci shares how a lifelong connection with animals inspired her to create The Human-Animal Alliance, fund organizations preserving the human-animal bond, and produce Unspoken Bond, a documentary celebrating the extraordinary relationship between people and animals.