Cheryl McCormick

About Cheryl McCormick

Influential, engaging leader who builds and executes strategies of impact for nonprofit…

Experience

1. CEO

   Athens Area Humane Society

   Aug 2020 — Present · Athens, GA, US

   Under Cheryl\'s leadership, AAHS has earned top-rated recognition, including the top Four-Star rating from Charity Navigator, a “Top-Rated Charity” designation with Great Nonprofits, and a Platinum Seal of Transparency from GuideStar, the highest level of recognition honoring superior results with donors and other stakeholders. Achieved the highest philanthropic investment and revenue growth in AAHS’s 125-year history: Secured $10.3M in estate gift commitments Increased clinic revenue by 809% Increased public contributions by 300% Increased grant revenue by 130% Increased recurring giving by 540% Increased education revenue by 967% Transformed retail sales by (20••••24):$836.26 to $49,696 Increased overall organizational revenue by 240% Transformed program portfolio through strategic partnerships, next-level talent recruitment, and lean efficiency practices. Led capital campaign to design and built a state-of-the-art veterinary surgery/wellness clinic, pet adoption center, and community-based human-animal support services. Increased annual spay/neuter surgery caseload by 362% Increased companion animal adoptions by 184% Increased supplemental pet food distribution from 6,500 lbs (2020) to over in 2024Leveraged strategic partnerships to bring innovative services, fiduciary leadership, and financial support to AAHS’s mission. Created a shelter medicine program with the UGA College of Veterinary Medicine whereby fourth-year students complete a three-week clinical rotation at AAHS, performing spay/neuter surgeries and providing essential care. To date,> 150 students have completed a clinical rotation. Built strong partnerships with global brands such as Coca-Cola, Boehringer Ingelheim, Purina, Subaru of America, IDEXX Laboratories, Everett Sports Marketing, and McKinsey & Company. Grew AAHS’s board of directors from 4 to 20 accomplished business and civic leaders.

Education

• The University of Georgia

  Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Ecology

  2000 — 2007

• The University of Georgia

  Master's degree, Geography - Remote Sensing and GIS

  1995 — 1999

• State University of New York at Plattsburgh

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Environmental Science

  1991 — 1994

• Visiting Researcher/Scholar

  The University of Georgia - Center for Geospatial Research

• Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Senior High School

  High School, General Studies

  1982 — 1986