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Executive Director

Jill Vacchina
Dobbs, J.D.


Crazy Laughter. Rainforest Fanatic. Covert Comedian. Lover of Disco Balls.

Jill is a third generation, native Nevadan. She graduated with honors from UC-Santa Barbara, worked in the financial services and tech industries, and graduated cum laude from Gonzaga Law School. After graduation, she primarily practiced transactional and nonprofit law. She sat on the board of the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe, serving for 10 years, 6 years as Board President, where she honed her life’s passion to advocate for homeless pets.

At the SPCA of Northern Nevada, Jill has created a supportive work environment empowering others to be their best and use their passion to save and improve the lives of pets and people. She is grateful for her stellar team every day!

Like many Northern Nevadans, Jill is an active outdoor enthusiast. She’s constantly entertained by her son and SPCA-NN rescues, Gracie, Butters, Koala, and Panda! Jill knows she has the greatest job in the world and the SPCA is very lucky to have her at our helm as we strive to make all of northern Nevada a safe and loving community for pets!

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