THE AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB PROMOTES ASHLEY JACOT TO VICE PRESIDENT OF EDUCATION

NEW YORK, Aug. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization that serves as the world's largest registry of purebred dogs and a leading advocate for canine welfare and responsible ownership, is pleased to announce the promotion of Ashley Jacot to Vice President of Education.

In her new role, Jacot will oversee public education initiatives that promote responsible dog ownership, develop and expand online education for groomers, breeders, trainers, judges, and the general dog-owning public, and manage the AKC Library and Archives. Jacot has been instrumental in shaping the AKC's educational strategy, ensuring resources are accessible, impactful, and rooted in the organization's mission.

"Ashley's dedication to education and her ability to connect with diverse audiences make her an invaluable leader," said Gina DiNardo, President and CEO, AKC. "Under her leadership, our educational programs have grown in reach and impact, and I have no doubt she will continue to elevate AKC's mission of promoting responsible dog ownership and lifelong learning."

Jacot joined the AKC in 2017 as Public Education Manager and was promoted to Director of Education in 2018 before stepping into her current role. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Education from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, a Master of Education from North Carolina State University, and an MBA from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke. Before joining the AKC, she worked as a dedicated educator, bringing her passion for learning and communication into the classroom.

A proud member of the Raleigh Kennel Club and the American Chesapeake Club, Ashley is deeply committed to the AKC mission. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband, their three daughters, and their Chesapeake Bay Retriever.

For more information about the American Kennel Club and its educational programs, visit www.akc.org.

About the American Kennel Club

Founded in 1884, the American Kennel Club is a not-for-profit organization which maintains the largest registry of purebred dogs in the world and oversees the sport of purebred dogs in the United States. The AKC is dedicated to upholding the integrity of its registry, promoting the sport of purebred dogs and breeding for type and function.  Along with its more than 4,900 licensed and member clubs and its affiliated organizations, the AKC advocates for the purebred dog as a family companion, advances canine health and well-being, works to protect the rights of all dog owners and promotes responsible dog ownership. More than 26,000 competitions for AKC-registered purebred and mixed breed dogs are held under AKC rules and regulations each year including conformation, agility, obedience, rally, tracking, herding, lure coursing, coonhound events, scent work, hunt tests, field and earthdog tests.

Affiliate AKC organizations include the AKC Humane Fund, AKC Canine Health Foundation, AKC Reunite, the AKC Museum of the Dog, and the AKC Purebred Preservation Bank.  For more information, visit www.akc.org.

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