Jerry Rosenthal is the CEO of Associated Humane Societies in New Jersey. Previously he served as Executive Director of the Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation and Monmouth County SPCA . He currently serves on the Deans Leadership Council at the University of California at Davis School of Veterinary Medicine, State Council for HSUS and the board of El Faro de los Animales (Puerto Rico) and is a past member of the board of the University Of Pennsylvania School Of Veterinary Medicine. Prior to becoming involved in the non-profit side of animal welfare, Jerry spent 25 years in the financial services industry holding a number of senior marketing, lending and administrative roles.

Jerry graduated from Haverford College with a B.A. in History and holds a MBA from Columbia University.  He currently resides with his family in Little Silver, New Jersey.

As Director of Government and Community Relations, Brian is our spokesperson spearheading the progress of animal welfare policy on the state and local level in New Jersey. In addition, he is responsible for building partnerships with community stakeholders as we expand AHS’s animal welfare services. Prior to joining AHS, Brian worked as a Legislative Affairs Manager for the Animal Legal Defense Fund, successfully advancing projects to elevate the legal status of animals in our society.  

Before his tenure at ALDF, Brian served as the New Jersey state director for the Humane Society of the United States. In that role, he engaged in all levels of government, placing an emphasis on effective collaboration with various stakeholders to advance animal protection policies. 

Hackett is magna cum laude graduate of The College of New Jersey (TCNJ), graduating with a bachelor’s degree in political science and public policy management. He also once served as a local town council member and is the proud pet parent of two shelter dogs and many rescued cats.

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