Professional of the Year - Nonprofit/Rehabilitation Through Animal Therapy

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Rachel S. McPherson

Title: Founder and Executive Director
Industry: Nonprofit
Type of Organization: Nonprofit
Major Product/Service: Patient care and advocacy through dog therapy
Expertise: Ms. McPherson oversees all operations including the staff and fundraising. She creates new programs and works with the Board of Directors. Ms. McPherson advocates and educates physicians on medical rehabilitation and therapy methods using dogs
Geographic Area of Distribution: Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey
Affiliations: University of Mississippi Alumni Hall of Fame; New York Women and Film; Life Trustee, Berkeley Carroll School; Board Member, Prospect Park Alliance; Founding Member, Ole Miss Women's Council
University/Degree: B.A., Film, New York University, 1981
Born: Mississippi
Hobbies/Sports: Bicycling, horseback riding
Spouse: W. Patrick McMullan, III
Married: October 16, 1982
Children: Pace, Isabel