Nevada Humane Society announces new permanent CEO
The board of directors for the Nevada Humane Society, a nonprofit in northern Nevada working to provide animals in the region with permanent homes, has announced the appointment of Jerleen Bryant as permanent CEO following a comprehensive, national candidate search.
Bryant brings more than two decades of experience from the animal welfare world, having worked on the foundation side to ensure animal outcomes at organizations are improving, while also working in-house at animal welfare nonprofits to improve employee retention and increase the rate of successful live animal adoptions. Bryant was appointed interim CEO in May of 2023 following the departure of its former CEO.
“Our search uncovered time and time again that Bryant is not only an exceptional professional, but the ideal CEO for Nevada Humane Society at this time,” said Ray Gonzalez, president of the board for Nevada Humane Society. “It has become clear that her steady hand on the wheel has already brought about operational shifts that improve outcomes for this organization and its partners. We look forward to the results her expertise will drive for Nevada Humane Society in the coming weeks, months and years.”
Prior to joining the Nevada Humane Society, Bryant worked as the executive director of the Dave & Cheryl Duffield Foundation where she was responsible for all aspects of the Foundation’s operations, including the allocation and management of millions of dollars in grant funding each year. Bryant also served as the Chief Executive Officer from 2014 to 2019 at the Maui Humane Society, where she was responsible for a team of more than 65 full time employees and a volunteer bank of 350 active volunteers.
Of note, Bryant improved staff retention by 100% at the Maui Humane Society while increasing revenues in order to save more animal lives. Prior to these organizations, Bryant founded a 501(c)(3) animal rescue called All For Dogs Rescue in 2009 which helped animal shelters in Washington, Oregon and northern California by providing an alternate location. Over four years of operation, All For Dogs Rescue helped more than 3500 dogs, reducing overcrowding at these shelters while finding temporary foster homes until they could be permanently adopted.
Now installed as permanent CEO, Bryant will continue directing forward activity and making adjustments to operations at Nevada Humane Society. She will be tasked with overseeing the organization’s financial health as well as its ability to work jointly with collaborating entities.
For more information about the Nevada Humane Society please visit www.nevadahumanesociety.org.