Jackie Ducci is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and advocate for the human-animal bond.
animals have a profound ability to make our lives better. jackie considers it her life’s mission to promote and foster human-animal connections.
Jackie is the Founder of The Human-Animal Alliance, a 501(c)(3) dedicated to 1) bringing people and animals together, 2) keeping people and their animals together, and 3) advocating for the human-animal bond. H-AA’s mission is to create opportunities for humans to experience loving and life-changing relationships with animals.
Jackie has always shared a deep and meaningful connection 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 brachycephalic breeds. Jackie’s belief in the profound power 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 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 & Tommy (her horses). 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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WGN: Jackie Ducci Discusses the Biggest Mistakes Job Seekers Make!
The List: Jackie Ducci Discusses How to Leverage the Current Labor Shortage
Great Day Washington: Jackie Ducci Discusses Returning to the Office After COVID-19 Lockdown
BeyondTV: Jackie Ducci Discusses Toxic Remote Work Environments
The List: Tips for Nailing the Drive-Thru Interview During COVID-19
BeyondTV: Jackie Discusses COVID-19 and Advice for Displaced Workers
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KDKA Pittsburgh: What Recent College Graduates Can Do to Get Hired Quickly
America’s Voice: Post-Pandemic Job-Seeking Outlook
WLW Cincinnati: Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring Process
Women’s Leadership Success: Almost Hired: Job Development for Women | Jackie Ducci & Sabrina Braham
Thoughtful Entrepreneur: The Two Sides of Hiring with Ducci & Associates' Jackie Ducci
I Am CEO: Hiring Expert Places Candidates in Long-term Positions
Jazzed About Work: Tips for Young Job Seekers
Author Hour: Almost Hired: Jackie Ducci
High School Hamster Wheel: Expert Tips for Getting the Job You Want
KRLD Dallas: Should You Include a Pandemic Job on Your Resume?
WLW Cinncinati: Impacts of COVID-19 on the Hiring Process
KOGO San Diego: Fortune 100 Best Companies: What Employees Really Want
FOX 810 WGY: Never Wear This Color to a Job Interview
The Wayne & Jayne Show: Interview Etiquette at Job Interviews
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Fortune: New Grad? Career Changer? Think About Temp Work
Forbes: 12 Late-Stage Interview Faux Pas That Could Cost You The Job
Forbes: Think Your Employee Is Looking For A New Job? Here's What To Do
Glassdoor: The Most Common Reasons Candidates Reject Job Offers (& How You Can Prevent It!)