About Jackie
Jackie Ducci is an entrepreneur, award-winning philanthropist, and nationally recognized advocate for human-animal connection.
She is the Founder of The Human-Animal Alliance (H-AA), a 501(c)(3) directly supporting programs that are changing lives, one human-animal connection at a time. Since its launch in 2022, H-AA has awarded more than $350,000 in grants to initiatives across the country that center animals as essential partners in human wellbeing.
In Spring 2026, Jackie will debut Unspoken Bond, a feature documentary she created and executive produced. The film explores the transformative power of the human-animal bond through intimate stories of individuals whose lives were changed, and in some cases saved, by animals. The documentary will premiere in Wellington, Florida, with additional screenings to follow nationwide. A companion Unspoken Bond podcast will launch alongside the film, extending its reach and impact.
Jackie’s commitment to this work is deeply personal. Horses and dogs have been central to her health, happiness, and personal development since childhood, shaping both her worldview and her life’s work. Jackie is an accomplished equestrian and a United States Dressage Federation Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medalist who actively competes in both show jumping and FEI-level dressage. She is also a devoted bulldog mom, a longtime ally for bully breeds, and a proud supporter of Florida Bulldog Rescue.
Her leadership and community impact have earned recognition locally and beyond. South Florida Business and Wealth Magazine named her a 2025 Prestigious Women Award honoree in the Nonprofit Leader category. She also received the 2025 Our Wellington Award from Wellington The Magazine for her outstanding contributions to the community.
Jackie earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from The Catholic University of America. She is based year-round in Wellington, Florida, with her bulldogs, Ralphie and Sadie, her horses, Westley and Teddy, and her fiancé, Mark.
In recognition of her leadership, Jackie was named a 2025 Prestigious Women Award honoree in the “Nonprofit Leader” category by South Florida Business & Wealth magazine.
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, the company built and serviced a client list which included Fortune 500 companies and household names nationwide.
Jackie’s 17-year tenure 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.
A career defined by leadership, expertise, and influence
Education
Jackie obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree from The Catholic University of America in 2005.
Community Involved
She is a proud resident of Wellington, FL, where she lives with Ralphie & Sadie (her bulldogs) and Westley & Teddy (her horses).
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