Jackie Ducci is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and advocate for the human-animal bond.
jackie is a believer in the power and value of human-animal connection.
Jackie is the Founder of The Human-Animal Alliance, a 501(c)(3) directly supporting programs that are changing lives, one human-animal connection at a time.
Jackie has always shared deep and meaningful relationships with animals. Horses, in particular, have played a central role in her happiness, health, and personal development since early childhood. An accomplished dressage rider, Jackie is a USDF Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medalist competing actively at the FEI level. She is also a loving “dog mom” with a special affinity for the bulldog breeds. Jackie’s firm belief in the profound ability of animals to impact human lives for the better ultimately inspired her to leave a long and fruitful career in the recruiting industry to found The Human-Animal Alliance in 2022. (Scroll down to learn more about Jackie’s prior recruiting career.)
Jackie obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree from The Catholic University of America in 2005. She is a proud resident of Wellington, FL, where she lives with Ralphie & Sadie (her bulldogs) and Westley (her horse). Jackie is also honored to serve on the Wellington Chamber of Commerce Equestrian Committee.
Prior to 2022, Jackie was the CEO of Ducci & Associates, a talent acquisition agency with an astounding 90 percent success rate placing candidates in long-term positions.
Under Jackie’s leadership, Ducci & Associates built and serviced a client list which included Fortune 500 companies and household names nationwide. Jackie’s 17-year career in recruiting consistently earned her the respect and trust of employers and job seekers, as well as the media. Frequently sought after for her expertise on hiring and getting hired, Jackie was a regular guest on local and national television, radio, and podcast shows. She was also often asked for comment in various magazine, newspaper, and online pieces. Inspired to expand her impact even further, in 2018 Jackie published her first book, Almost Hired, which quickly became an Amazon Bestseller. The popularity of the book also led to the creation of the Almost Hired podcast, which ran for two seasons.
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THE HUMAN-ANIMAL ALLIANCE
The Human-Animal Alliance: Changing Lives - One Human-Animal Connection at a Time
The Backyard Horse Enthusiast: Jackie Ducci Sits Down w/ Glacier Hollow Farm
HIRING & CAREER COACHING
WGN9 Chicago Morning News: Career Coach Shares Job Hunting Tips
The List: How to Leverage the Labor Shortage
Great Day Washington: Transitioning from Home Back to the Office
Carlos & Lisa/BeondTV:Toxic Remote Work Environments
CT Live!/NBC: How to Nail the Interview Outfit
Great Day Washington: Tips for Getting Your Dream Job
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THE HUMAN-ANIMAL ALLIANCE
The Dawn Stensland Show: Keeping Pets Safe During Natural Disasters & Recent H-AA Projects
WBAP Dallas-Fort Worth w/ Chris Merrill: The Crisis of Owner Surrendered Animals
Unbranded: Exploring the Magic and Value of Human-Animal Relationships w/ Jackie Ducci
Female Founder Friday: Discover Your Niche as a Female Founder w/ Jackie Ducci
The Dressage Radio Show: Amateur Spotlight (fast forward to timestamp 18:10 for Jackie’s interview)
This Morning w/ Gordon Deal: Why Gifting a Pet this Holiday Season Might Not Be a Good Idea
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THE HUMAN-ANIMAL ALLIANCE
Around Wellington: New Healing Den Opened at Fox Sanctuary with $10,000 Grant from The Human-Animal Alliance
The Town Crier: Human-Animal Alliance Sponsors Rescue Ponies at Tomorrow’s Rainbow
Keys Weekly: Healing Den: Pawsitive Beginnings Gets Grant for New Therapy & Counseling Facility
The Cross Timbers Gazette: Survivors of Human-Trafficking Receive Access to Animal-Assisted Therapy through Grant from The Human-Animal Alliance
The Florida Tribune: Granting Hope: The Human-Animal Alliance Empowers Animal Therapy Program for Young Women in Need
Miami’s Community News: Women for Paws Receives $10,000 Grant from The Human-Animal Alliance
ABC Action News Tampa Bay: Local Nonprofit Helping Provide Free Microchipping for Lost and Found Pets in Manatee County
CBS17: The Human-Animal Alliance Sponsors Crisis Management Facility Dog for North Carolina Fire Department
The Town Crier: Human-Animal Alliance Fundraiser in Wellington