SUSAN SCHERL

Executive Director & Founder

 

Born and raised in New York City Susan spent what she calls the first part of her life working in advertising as an Executive Vice President for Saatchi & Saatchi.  In her late forties on a trip to Africa she realized that she needed more meaning in her life.  She decided to follow her passion and work with animals.

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Three years later Susan left NY behind with the single focus of wanting to open a no-kill animal shelter. Susan worked her way into animal welfare from the bottom. She worked her way up to Shelter Manager at the Humane Society of So. AZ. After 5 years Susan left the humane society and in 2005 founded HOPE Animal Shelter & Sanctuary with Kayomee Daroowalla and Karen Hoyt. HOPE is Tucson’s first no-kill shelter for dogs and cats. Susan made her dream a reality and is living her passion.