Oak Ridge resident to lead fundraising for Young-Williams Animal Center
Young-Williams Animal Center has hired Holly Jackson-Sullivan of Oak Ridge as vice president of development to lead, develop and implement fundraising strategies.
Jackson-Sullivan earned a bachelor’s degree in interpersonal and public communication from the University of Tennessee. She previously spent nearly two decades in nonprofit fundraising in higher education at Pellissippi State Community College, Maryville College and UT. She also is experienced in business development, banking, finance and training.
“Holly has extensive experience in fundraising for nonprofits, and we are thrilled that she has joined the Young-Williams Animal Center team,” Young-Williams CEO Janet Testerman said in a news release. “Her skillsets in development and leadership will support strategic efforts at a high level to help us reach our ultimate goal of finding a home for every pet.”
“As I step into this role in a new sector, I’m eager to learn more about animal advocacy and shelter development and quickly implement best practices and strategies that I’ve gained through years of experience,” Jackson-Sullivan said. “I’m ready to serve pets and their people and welcomed the opportunity to work at Young-Williams Animal Center.”
A Knoxville native, Jackson-Sullivan lives in Oak Ridge with her husband, David Sullivan, and granddaughter, Annabelle, 9. She has two grown children, six grandchildren and two cats, Emmie and Winston. In her free time, Jackson-Sullivan enjoys crafting and making paw print jewelry.
This article originally appeared on Knoxville News Sentinel: Oak Ridge woman to lead fundraising for Young-Williams Animal Center
