bj ALTSHUL

ALTSCHUL bj ALTSHUL On May 31, 2014, bj Altschul, 66, of Norfolk, VA and Silver Spring, MD, died peacefully after a valiant fight with cancer. She is survived by her mother, Sylva Behr Altschul and many cousins. She also leaves her precious dog-daughter, Cori. bj lived an exciting life as an extremely versatile humane education champion, distinguished public relations authority, esteemed communications professor and author. bj served as Assistant Professor at American University and Adjunct Professor at American University, University of Maryland University of Richmond, and Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA. She was Faculty Advisor to the Student Division of PRSSA, on the Board of the DC Science Writers Association, Director of Member Services for IABC and Chair of the Virginia State Agency Public Affairs Association. Casting a wide net of community leadership, bj helped young children develop empathy and critical thinking skills at United Animal Nations; did research for the Science Museum of Virginia Foundation, volunteered for Earthwatch Institute, the American Cancer Society, and served on the Board of Big Brothers/Big Sisters. As Director of Community & Educational Relations for the Montgomery County Humane Society, bj directed public speaking and presentations with civic associations and led humane education in the classroom and for Scouting. Her programs reached thousands annually on issues of animal sheltering, responsible care-giving, disaster preparation and nurturing the human-animal bond. She was the author of the bestselling Famous Florida: Cracker Cookin' and Other Favorites. Other Awards include 1st Place, Journalism Research, Public Relations from the National Federation of Press Women; Top Faculty Paper for PRSSA Educators Academy; and Awards of Excellence for Periodicals from the American Association of Port Authorities. A Celebration in her honor will be held on June 22 from 2 to 4 p.m. at The Irish Inn at Glen Echo, Glen Echo, Maryland. Donations in bj's name may be made to the local animal rescue shelter of your choice. A Celebration in her honor will be held on June 29 from 2 to 4 p.m. at The Irish Inn at Glen Echo, Glen Echo, Maryland. Donations in bj's name may be made to the local animal rescue shelter of your choice.