San Diego Union-Tribune (Sunday)
Daugherty named new executive VP at Humane Society
San Diego Humane Society recently named Brian Daugherty as its new executive vice president.
Daugherty was promoted after serving for seven years as senior vice president and chief philanthropy and communications officer at San Diego Humane Society. In his new role, he will add oversight of the nonprofit’s operations to help with the vision, direction and evaluation of all departments.
With more than 25 years of experience in philanthropy and an unwavering passion for animal welfare, Daugherty’s guidance plays a critical role in “inspiring compassion” in San Diego County and beyond, the society said in a news release
“Brian’s promotion is designed to enable staff and volunteers at the core of the work we do: help pet families stay together,” said Gary Weitzman, president and CEO of San Diego Humane Society. “As animal welfare continues to evolve, our work will evolve with it to best meet the needs of our community.”
Daugherty will continue to oversee philanthropy, marketing and communications. His team is responsible for raising the vital funds that allow the nonprofit to provide safe shelter, nourishment and specialized care to more than 40,000 animals each year.
“Together with our staff and volunteers, San Diego Humane Society is working tirelessly to create a world where all animals are valued and protected,” said Daugherty.
“I’m excited to continue playing my part in this effort and helping to expand the impact we make as a national leader in animal welfare,” he added. “We strive for excellence in all we do, so we can make a positive impact in the lives of animals and the people who love them.”
Learn more about San Diego Humane Society’s career opportunities and how to apply ait sdhumane.org/careers.
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A daughter of Salvadoran immigrants, Chavez is a partner at Jacobs & Schlesinger LLP in San Diego. She represents clients in a wide range of immigration matters, including family-based petitions and humanitarian remedies.
One of letters nominating Chavez for the award described her as “a tireless advocate for her clients and for the legal community, bringing up and highlighting the cultural needs of our clients and the cultural understandings needed by attorneys,” AILA said in a news release.
She is a member of AILA, Lawyers Club of San Diego, San Diego La Raza Lawyers Association and the San Diego County Bar Association.