SICSA Pet Adoption and Wellness Center
Zachary Heck, CIPP, CIPM, has extensive experience in the field of privacy and data security. Zachary has worked at Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP as a Partner, focusing on privacy compliance, data governance, and guidance after information security events. Zachary has also served as an Adjunct Professor of Cybersecurity Law at Indiana University Maurer School of Law and Wright State University. Additionally, Zachary has been actively involved with non-profit organizations such as Brigid's Path and SICSA Pet Adoption and Wellness Center, serving on their respective boards of directors. Zachary has also volunteered as the Mock Trial Head Coach at Centerville High School. Prior to their current roles, Zachary worked as an attorney at Faruki Ireland Cox Rhinehart & Dusing PLL and completed internships at Faruki Ireland & Cox P.L.L. and the Montgomery County Common Pleas. Zachary also has experience as a Supplemental Instructor for the Philosophy Department at the University of Dayton.
Zachary Heck, CIPP, CIPM, obtained their Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree in Trial Procedure, Legal Ethics, and Constitutional Law from Indiana University Maurer School of Law in 2014. Prior to that, they completed their Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Philosophy, with minors in Sociology and Religious Studies, from the University of Dayton in 2011. Their secondary education was completed at Centerville High School from 2003 to 2007. In addition to their academic achievements, they have certifications including Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM) obtained in 2022, CIPP/E obtained in 2019, and CIPP/US obtained in 2015, from the IAPP - International Association of Privacy Professionals.
SICSA Pet Adoption and Wellness Center
SICSA's mission is to promote the welfare and adoption of companion animals, and to nurture loving, lifelong relationships between animals and people. To support our mission, SICSA offers numerous animal-centered programs and services for families and children. We adopt over 1,600 dogs and cats into loving homes annually and spay/neuter 2,700 animals each year for the community. Over 700 junior and adult volunteers provide more than 23,000 hours of service to SICSA each year. We also provide quality humane education to more than 4,300 children annually. Our Paw Partners Social program brings the joy and comfort of animal companionship to hundreds of residents in nursing homes and hospitals with SICSA's adoptable animals, as well as providing socialization for the animal. SICSA is a private, 501(c)3 non-profit organization. We receive no government funding and are not affiliated with any national humane societies or SPCAs. We rely on the generosity of our donors. Donations are tax-deductible under section 501(c)3 of the IRS code.