GallopNYC Appoints Jennie Bucove as New Chief Operating Officer

Jennie Bucove. Photo by Pauline St. Denis

New York –  Aug. 2, 2024 – GallopNYC, the premier nonprofit organization providing therapeutic horsemanship to New Yorkers with disabilities, seniors, veterans and first responders, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennie Bucove as its new chief operating officer.

"I am honored to join GallopNYC and contribute to such a meaningful cause,” Bucove said. “I look forward to working with our dedicated team to further the mission, help individuals learn new life skills and thrive within their communities and families."

Bucove is an accomplished executive leader with extensive experience launching and scaling businesses, driving growth and solving strategic problems. Her career highlights include founding and leading Furnished Living, a furniture line designed for seniors, and holding various leadership positions at The New York Times, where she focused on strategic planning, corporate development and advertising operations. Bucove holds an MBA from Columbia University.

“Jennie brings a unique perspective to her role at GallopNYC,” said GallopNYC Founder and Interim Executive Director Alicia Kershaw. "We are thrilled to welcome her to our leadership team. Jennie’s experience and passion for our mission will be invaluable as we continue to grow and make the life-changing benefits of therapeutic experiences with horses available to more New York City residents."