Full Conference Schedule

Volunteer & Intern Engagement Bootcamp

Volunteer Management Committee (Executive Session 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM)

Growing Legacy Giving

Speaker(s):

Julie Gross, Chief Development Officer, San Antonio Zoo

Panelists Jillian Day, Director of Development, Houston Zoo, Inc. Julie Fitzgerald, Executive Director, Oregon Zoo Foundation Ed Sandifer, J.D., Planned and Major Gifts Officer, Indianapolis Zoo Charles Levengood, Director of Development, Seneca Park Zoo Society

Improving Animal Transport - Thinking Outside The Crate

Speaker(s):

Rachel Watkins Rogers, Zoological Registrar and Permit Coordinator, Retired Zoological Professional

The Future of Wildlife Transportation Regulations Frank Kohn, Biologist, USFWS, DMA / Wildlife Trade and Conservation Branch/Live Wildlife Transport

Oversight of Institutional Policies and Procedures Dr. Donald Moore, Network Partner, EcoLeaders

The Documentary Needs of an Animal Transport Are Critical to a Successful Shipment! Rachel Watkins Rogers, Zoological Registrar and Permit Coordinator, Retired Zoological Professional

The New EU Animal Health Law Andreas Kaufmann, Managing Director, GoWILD, Zoo & Wildlife Consulting Services Intl

IATA Standards, Processes, and Solutions for Transport of Live Animals Dr. Sonia Ben Hamida, Head of Special Cargo, International Air Transport Association (IATA)

The Zoo Veterinarian's Role in Assuring Safe Transport Dr. Ellen Bronson, Sr. Director of Animal Health, Conservation, and Research, The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore

Lighthawk: Advancing Species Survival With Donated Wildlife Transport Flights Audrey Ek-Psomas, Program Manager, LightHawk

Veterinarians Working Within the Airline Industry Dr. Nelva Bryant, Consulting Veterinarian, Delta Cargo Operations, Delta Airlines

Fly AZA Airlines? How Are We Going to Crack the Air Transport Code for Our Animals? Steve Olson, Senior Vice President, Government Affairs, Association of Zoos and Aquariums

Let’s Get this Party Studied: Animal Welfare at Zoo and Aquarium Events

Speaker(s):

Dr. Grace Fuller, Director of Animal Welfare, Detroit Zoological Society

The Effects of Zoo Lights on Great Hornbills at Denver Zoo: A Case Study Katie Vyas, Director of Animal Wellness and Research, Denver Zoo

The Effects of Sound Mitigation During Night Events: A Case Study Dr. Molly McGuire, Curator of Animal Well-being, Zoo Miami

For the Birds: How a Night Lighted Event Affects Bird Behavior Dr. Marieke Gartner, Director of Animal Welfare, Zoo Atlanta

Monitoring Scalloped Hammerhead Sharks after Private Events Dr. Chad Widmer, Staff Biologist, Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium

Hormonal and Behavioral Effects of Evening Concerts and Multi-Night Events on Grizzly and Polar Bears at the Saint Louis Zoo Dr. David Powell, Director of Research & Director, AZA Reproductive Management Center, Saint Louis Zoo

Reptile Responses to a Serial Wild Lights Event at the Detroit Zoo Dr. Grace Fuller, Director of Animal Welfare, Detroit Zoological Society

Operations + Conservation + Exhibit Design: Creating a Revenue Anchor at the Heart of the Houston Zoo

Speaker(s):

Sheryl Kolasinski, COO, Houston Zoo

Design & Construction Jason Hill, Principal, SHR Studios Tenna Florian, Architect, Lake Flato Architects

Business Operations Adrian Cavazos, Senior Director, Business Operations, Houston Zoo Mark Kathman, RVP, SSA Group

Conservation & Sustainability Colley Hodges, Sustainability Manager, Houston Zoo, Inc. Michael Fannin, Houston Zoo, Inc.

Lessons Learned/Pandemic Impact Mark Hoffman, Director, Design and Engineering, Houston Zoo, Inc.

Prevention Is Better Than Cure: Interdepartmental Collaboration With Medical Training

Speaker(s):

Charles Shaw, Great Cats and Bear Keeper, Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute Kathryn Juliano, Great Cats and Bears Keeper, Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

Small Team, Mighty Work – Making Strides in Voluntary Veterinary Behaviors Janey Kramlik, LVT Veterinary Technician/Lead Keeper, Brandywine Zoo Leah Mitchell Newman, Training Coordinator, Brandywine Zoo

Meeting the Training Needs of Aging Animals with an Integrated Wellness Approach Debra Marrin, Director of Training and Behavioral Husbandry, San Francisco Zoo and Gardens

Cooperative Care in the Polar Bear: Win-Win for the Bear and Conservation Nicki Boyd, Curator of Applied Behavior/Behavior Scientific Advisory Group Member, San Diego Zoo

Telling Tails: Monitoring Panthera Leo Health Through Tail Training Charles Shaw, Great Cats and Bear Keeper, Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute Kathryn Juliano, Great Cats and Bears Keeper, Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

Using Operant Conditioning to Facilitate Medical Care: A Veterinary Perspective Alyssa Palmer, Zoological Medical Resident, Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

Red, Blue, and Green: How Aquariums Can Communicate Effectively to Build Support for Conservation Action Across the Nation and Across Party Lines

Speaker(s):

Noah Chesnin, Associate Director, NY Seascape Program, New York Aquarium

Panelists Natali Rodgers, Director of Learning and Evaluation, Tennessee Aquarium Courtenay Lewandowski, Chief Advancement Officer, South Carolina Aquarium Dr. Michael Kreger, Vice President Conservation and Sustainability, Columbus Zoo and Aquarium Jared McGovern, Curator of Conservation Programs, National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium Ari Robinson, VP of Exhibit Design and Interpretation, Loveland Living Planet Aquarium John Fallon, Director of Sustainability & Coastal Conservation, Audubon Aquarium Wei Ying Wong, Chief Science and Education Officver, Alaska SeaLife Center

Tools for Examining and Influencing Visitor Outcomes

Speaker(s):

Andrew Alba, Research Programs Specialist, Disney's Animal Kingdom

Engagement with Interpretive Animal Presentations and Interactions with Zoo Staff Increase Visitor Stay Time in Free-Flight Aviaries Cassandra Lyon, PhD Student, Arizona State University

This Is a Zoo? Dr. Debbie Colodner, Conservation Education & Science Director, Arizona-Senora Desert Museum

An Exploratory Study of Educators’ and Visitors’ Perceptions of Invasive Species Education in Zoos Zachary Steele, PhD Student, Old Dominion University

Gender and Age Impact Public Perceptions of Pet Suitability and Wildlife Attitudes Andrew Alba, Research Programs Specialist, Disney's Animal Kingdom

The Impact of In-Person and Video-Recorded Animal Experiences on Zoo Visitors’ Cognition, Affect, Empathic Concern, and Conservation Intent Dr. Lance Miller, Vice President of Conservation Science and Animal Welfare Research, Chicago Zoological Society – Brookfield Zoo

Longitudinal Data Collection – Are We Looking in the Right Places? Windy Arey Kent, Education Curator, North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores

Universal or Species-Specific Welfare Assessments? What Works and Why

Speaker(s):

Greg Vicino, Curator of Applied Animal Welfare, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance

Comprehensive Welfare Assessment: Combining the Assessment of Welfare Inputs With Behavioral Outcomes Dr. Ryan Colburn, Veterinarian, John Ball Zoo

Animal Welfare Assessments at CZS – Brookfield Zoo Dr. Lance Miller, Vice President of Conservation Science and Animal Welfare Research, Chicago Zoological Society – Brookfield Zoo

Outcome Based Welfare Assessments Dr. Stephanie Allard, SVP/Chief Animal Welfare Officer, National Aquarium

Species-Independent Approach to Assessing Animal Welfare Dr. Jason Watters, Executive Vice President, Wellness and Animal Behavior, San Francisco Zoological Society

Multi Level Approach to Welfare Assessments Claudia Tay, Assistant Manager (Animal Welfare), Animal Care, Mandai Wildlife Group

Meet the Accreditation Commissioners Roundtable

Solving Education’s Professionalism Problem: Continuing the Conversation Roundtable

Education Advisors to Animal & Conservation Programs Roundtable

Volunteer Management Committee Roundtable

Marine Fishes TAG Roundtable

Inclusive Workplaces Roundtable

Social Science Research and Evaluation Clinic: Ask an Expert Roundtable

FrogWatch USA Roundtable

Equitable Internships Roundtable

Creating Accessible and Inclusive Professional Training Roundtable

Animal Health Committee Roundtable

How to Make Friends and Influence People (In Government) Roundtable

ZooMonitor Q&A Roundtable

Exhibit Hall Open

Exhibit Hall Open

Exhibit Hall Grand Opening

Exhibit Hall Lunch

Refreshment Break in the Exhibit Hall

Refreshment Break in the Exhibit Hall

Party-On-The-Floor Exhibit Hall Reception

Poster Reception

How ERGs Build the Organization Brand & Promote Inclusion Roundtable

Refreshment Break

Government Affairs Committee

Honors and Awards Committee (Executive Session)

Marketing Committee

Reproduction and Endocrinology SAG

African Painted Dog SSP

Aquarium Conservation Partnership Steering Committee Meeting (Invite Only)

AZA Membership Committee

Small Population Management Advisory Group (SPMAG)

Nutrition Advisory Group

California Association of Zoos and Aquariums (CAZA) (Executive Session)

Advancing Conservation through Empathy (ACE) for Wildlife Network Meeting

Behavior SAG (Executive Session)

Biobanking SAG

Public Relations Committee (Executive Session 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM)

Research and Technology Committee

Wildlife Conservation Committee (Executive Session 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM)

SAFE Andean Highland Flamingo

North American River Otter Planning Meeting

Maned Wolf Program

CANCELED - Andean Bear SSP

Aquarium Affairs Committee

Aquatic Collections Sustainability Committee

AZA-FRTRP Pathway to Restoration Working Meeting (CANCELED 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM) and Project Update (2:30 PM - 3:30 PM)

Managing For Success Planning Meeting (Executive Session)

Marine Fishes TAG

Reproductive Management Center (RMC) Help Desk

Reproductive Management Center (RMC) Help Desk

Population Management Center (PMC) Help Desk

Population Management Center (PMC) Help Desk

Population Management Center (PMC) Help Desk

Ambassador Animal SAG (Executive Session 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM)

Chimpanzee SSP

Jaguar SSP/SAFE

Enhancing Animal Welfare Through Exceptional Volunteer & Intern Engagement

Speaker(s):

Lace Garland, Manager, Volunteer Programs & Internships, New England Aquarium

Collaborative Animal Behavior Internship at Buttonwood Park Zoo and the University of Rhode Island Dr. Justin Richard, Assistant Professor, University of Rhode Island

Engaging Volunteers to Assess Animal Wellness Jessica Washburn, Science Education Coordinator, Albuquerque Biological Park

Mind the Gap! Challenges in Live Inter-observer Reliability Testing of Animal Behavior and Proposed Best Practices Natasha Wierzal, ZooMonitor Research Assistant, Lincoln Park Zoo Dr. Jason Wark, Animal Welfare Scientist, Lincoln Park Zoo

Triadic Long-term Partnership Between University, Architectural Firm, and Zoo Are Mutually Beneficial Dr. Katie Hall, Coordinator of Animal Welfare and Behavioral Husbandry, Sedgwick County Zoo

Environmental & Science Identities: How AZA Programs Support Developing Youth Identities

Speaker(s):

Amanda Lindell, PhD Candidate, UC Davis

Feeling “Part of Something” Nichole Nageotte, Community Research & Evaluation Manager, Denver Zoological Foundation D’Edra Thompson, Education Specialist, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

Where There’s People “Like Me” Laura Seger, Manager of Learning Experiences, Saint Louis Zoo

Beyond Keeper Chats Marti Copeland, Senior Director of Education, Dallas Zoo

From Managed Care to the Wild: The Achievements and Challenges of Reintroduction Programs

Speaker(s):

Dr. Emily Lynch, Assoc. Curator of Research, North Carolina Zoo

Management Practices of an Ex Situ Breeding Program Significantly Affect Survival in Zoo-managed Red Wolves Dr. Emily Lynch, Assoc. Curator of Research, North Carolina Zoo

Roles of Reproductive Science in Species Recovery Program: Successes, Challenges and Priorities Dr. Nucharin Songsasen, Research Biologist, Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute

Managed Breeding of Native Stony Corals for Reintroduction for Reef Restoration in Florida Keri O'Neil, Manager and Senior Scientist of Coral Reef Conservation Program, The Florida Aquarium

Reintroduction Programs for Freshwater Fishes: Advance Planning for Optimal Outcomes Dr. Anna George, Vice President of Conservation Science and Education, Tennessee Aquarium

Bringing Back the Desert Ghost to Southern California Dr. Luis Ramirez, Curator of Conservation, The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

California Condor Reintroduction and Management in Southern California: The Special Role of Zoos Dr. Estelle Sandhaus, Director of Conservation & Science, Santa Barbara Zoo

Harnessing Hybridity: How Education and Fundraising Have Been Positively Impacted Through Varying Degrees of Virtual Experiences and a Reimagining of Programs and Events

Speaker(s):

Alix Cotumaccio, Curator of Education, Wildlife Conservation Society

Panelists Autumn Russell, Sr. Director of Education and Communications, Akron Zoo Claire Lannoye-Hall, Director of Education, Detroit Zoological Society Nikki Smith, Chief Development Officer, Jacksonville Zoo Michelle Camou, Director of External Affairs, Akron Zoo Laura Seger, Manager of Learning Experiences, Saint Louis Zoo Janet Dial, Vice President, Advancement, Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association

Making Lemonade: Reframing Challenges Into Opportunities

Speaker(s):

Cheri Vogel, Curator of Education, Albuquerque Biological Park

It Took a Pandemic - Change with Transparency, Inclusion, and Intent Kirin Daugharty, Director of Volunteer Programs, Greater Los Angeles Zoo

Conversation-to-Conservation: The Next Generation of Volunteer Training Ann Marie Lisi, Associate Director of Education, Maritime Aquarium

Volunteer Resilience During the Great Resignation Kathleen Nichols, Director of Volunteer Programs, Brevard Zoo

Disrupting the Process: How Program Change Creates Progress Laura Chapman, Assistant Manager, Academy Volunteer Programs, California Academy of Sciences

Put On Your Own Mask Before Helping Others: Self-care Strategies When Working With Volunteers

Speaker(s):

James Bluher, Volunteer Services Manager, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

Panelists Shannon McKinney, Co-Founder, Growing Resiliency for Aquarium and Zoo Employees (G.R.A.Z.E. LLC) Katrina Bettis, Volunteer Manager, Oregon Coast Aquarium Regi Mezydlo, Director Volunteer Engagement, Chicago Zoological Society/ Brookfield Zoo Indie Lewis, Conservation Program Assistant, White Oak Conservation

Supporting Volunteers, Interns and Each Other During the Great Resignation

Speaker(s):

Melissa Dude, Volunteer Services Manager, The Florida Aquarium

Panelists Shannon McKinney, Co-Founder, Growing Resiliency for Aquarium and Zoo Employees (G.R.A.Z.E. LLC) Samantha Junker, Director, Guest Engagement and Volunteers, Houston Zoo Bricken Sparacino, Director of Learning, Fresno Chaffee Zoo Lace Garland, Manager, Volunteer Programs & Internships, New England Aquarium

Trends in Volunteering - 2021 Volunteer & Intern Benchmarking Survey

Speaker(s):

Christine Eckles, Chief Engagement Officer, Blank Park Zoo

Panelists Cassandra Davis, Volunteer Services Manager, Aquarium of the Pacific Jennifer Conley, Volunteer and Internship Manager, John Ball Zoo

Building Marketing Buzz for New Animals and Habitats

Speaker(s):

Dr. Vincent Jeffries, Asst. Vice President of Communications, Akron Zoo

Breathing New Life Into an Existing (And Beloved) Exhibit! Laura Rieder, Director of Marketing & Advertising, Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle

Creating Parasocial Relationships With New Zoo Animals Dr. Vincent Jeffries, Asst. Vice President of Communications, Akron Zoo

Welcome to the Palace Elena Bell, Marketing & PR Manager, Akron Zoo

Little Additions Make a Big Impact Beth Downing Chee, Director of Marketing, Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institution of Oceanography

Building Excitement Around New Habitat and Species Ashley Mobley, Director of Marketing and Events, Sequoia Park Zoo Foundation

Leadership from the Top: Today’s Reality, Tomorrow’s Possibility, and Bold Vision for the Future

Speaker(s):

Julie Henry, Partner, Pathways Collaborative

Panelists Dr. Brian Davis, President and CEO, Georgia Aquarium Roger Germann, President and CEO, The Florida Aquarium Dr. Hayley Murphy, Executive Director and CEO, Detroit Zoological Society Bert Vescolani, President and CEO, Denver Zoological Foundation

Making Your Safe Zoo or Aquarium Safer Through a Culture of Safety

Speaker(s):

David Ruhl, Vice President of Operations / AZA Safety Committee Chair, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

Playing It Safe: Building Safety Culture Betsy Hall, Vice President for Guest Experiences, Museum of Life + Science

Risk Assessment Tools and Strategies Maria Gallegos, Director, Health Safety & Security, Houston Zoo

Keeping You and Your Team Safe Around PDA’s (Potentially Deadly Animals) David Ruhl, Vice President of Operations / AZA Safety Committee Chair, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

Mental Wellness in a Culture of Safety Erin McNally, Relief Veterinary Technician/Co-Founder of GRAZE, Aquatic Zoo Vet Relief/Growing Resiliency for Aquarium and Zoo Employees

AZA’s Top 10 Accreditation Safety Concerns, and Tools to Avoid Them Tom Meehan, VP of Veterinary Service, Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo

On the Boards

Speaker(s):

Keith McClintock, Principal, SHR Studios

Great Lakes 360, Aquarium of Niagara Gary Siddall, President/CEO, Aquarium of Niagara Edward Seidel, Tenji Aquarium Design + Build

Brevard Zoo's Aquarium Jon Brangan, Deputy Director, Brevard Zoo

Fresno Chaffee Zoo Master Plan Jon Dohlin, CEO & Zoo Director, Fresno Chaffee Zoo Jason Hill, Principal, SHR Studios

Pathway to Asia, Reid Park Zoo Nancy Kluge, President & CEO, Reid Park Zoo Ace Torre, Principal, Torre Design Consortium

Aliens Among Us, Bronx Zoo Susan Chin, VP of Planning & Design and Chief Architect, Wildlife Conservation Society Shane Le Clair, Wildlife Conservation Society

San Antonio Zoo Entrance Replacement Jesse Vargas, Chief Operating Officer, San Antonio Zoo Tom Marschner, Project Manager, PGAV Destinations

North Carolina Zoo - Tigers of Asia Crista McGee, Director of Facilities Operations, North Carolina Zoo Mark Beauchamp, Principal, CLR Design

Sensory Inclusion: How Can Zoos and Aquariums Welcome All?

Speaker(s):

Megan Nielsen Hegstad, Principal, Maristella Studio

Developing Environments and Programs to Accommodate Sensory Inclusion Shealeen Kennedy, ABA Therapist, M.Ed., BCBA, LBA, Building Blocks NW

Sensory and Disability Inclusion Approaches in Museums and Inclusion Feedback Carly Ott, Autistic disability rights advocate, ASA Board of Directors, and Chair of the Council of Autistic Advisors, Autism Society of America and Council of Autistic Advisors

Designing Destinations for All Abilities Emily Howard, Vice President, AIA, LEED AP, PGAV Destinations

Inclusion and Belonging in the Workforce and Accessibility Accommodations at Woodland Park Zoo Alexander Jones, Learning Accessibility Specialist, Woodland Park Zoo Marvin Williams, Diversity, Equity, Access and Inclusion Executive Advisor, Woodland Park Zoo

Neurodiversity in the Zoo Workforce: Inclusivity and Accommodations for Employee Success Kylen Gartland, Manager of Applied Animal Welfare Science, Detroit Zoo Hannah Weiss, Vice President of Education and Community Engagement, Butterfly Pavilion Amanda Goble, Aviculturist, North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores

Small Footprint, Large Impact

Speaker(s):

Chad Fifer, Director of Education, Boonshoft Museum of Discovery

Small Fish in a Big Pond Danni Logue, Animal Welfare Program Coordinator, Jenkinson's Aquarium Jackie Peeler, Manager Living Collections, Museum of Science Trevor Mia, Curator of Education, St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park Steve Marshall, President and CEO, Caldwell Zoo Chrissy Cochran, Education Specialist, Western North Carolina Nature Center

What’s New in Exhibit Design?

Speaker(s):

Sue Chin, Vice President of Planning & Design and Chief Architect, Wildlife Conservation Society

Monterey Bay Aquarium – Into The Deep Beth Redmond-Jones, Vice President, Exhibitions & Facilities, Monterey Bay Aquarium

Living Desert Zoo & Gardens – Rhino Savanna Michael Clifford, Director of Innovation and Planning, GLMV Architecture, Inc Christine Montgomery, Animal Care Curator, The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

Seattle-Tacoma Airport Savvy Traveler Display Zachary Hawn, Conservation Engagement Coordinator, Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium Kerston Swartz, Director, Government Affairs & Advocacy, Woodland Park Zoo

New York Aquarium - PlayQuarium / Spineless Wonders Sarah Edmunds, Manager of Interpretive Programs, Exhibition and Graphic Arts Department, Wildlife Conservation Society Sue Chin, Vice President of Planning & Design and Chief Architect, Wildlife Conservation Society

Lincoln Park Zoo – Pepper Family Wildlife Center Maureen Leahy, Vice President, Lincoln Park Zoo Patrick Janikowski, President, PJA Architects & Landscape Architects, P.S.

San Diego Zoo – Wildlife Explorers Base Camp Vanessa Nevers, Architect, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance Misha Body, Director of Wildlife Care, San Diego Zoo

Saint Louis Zoo – Michael and Quirsis Riney Primate Canopy Trails Michael Macek, Director, Saint Louis Zoo John Kemper, Vice President, PGAV Destinations

Potawatomi Zoo – Giraffe Conservation Center Josh Sisk, Executive Director, Potawatomi Zoo Jami Richard, Curator, Potawatomi Zoo

Women in Leadership: Men’s Voices—Advocate, Ally, Apathetic, or Antagonist?

Speaker(s):

Kathleen Wagner, Senior Advisor, Zoo Advisors

Navigating Leadership and Parenthood Shannon Fitzgerald, Chief Brand Officer, SSA Group

Building a Culture of Equity Jeff Vanek, Director of Human Resources, Utah's Hogle Zoo

A Personal Perspective on Gender Equity and Work-Life Balance Dan Marsh, Director of Education, Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden

Understanding the Impact of Mentorship and Sponsorship on a Career Journey Casandra Brown Ray, VP Finance/CFO, Saint Louis Zoo

Power Dynamics in the Workplace Craig Hoover, Executive Vice President, Association of Zoos and Aquariums

The Impact of Intersectionality Dr. De'Andrea Matthews, Director of Diversity and Community Engagement, Detroit Zoological Society

African-Eurasian Monkey TAG

SAFE Program Leaders Meeting (Executive Session)

SAFE Shark and Ray

Cheetah SSP

Behavior SAG

Balancing Your Sustainability Mission and Retail Financial Health

Speaker(s):

Andrew Fischer, Vice President of Sustainability and Conservation, SSA Group

Panelists David Rosenberg, Vice President Guest Experience, Monterey Bay Aquarium Andrea Froehle, Vice President of Marketing & Communications, Event Network Judy Rancour, ZAG Board President Director of Retail Operations, Saint Louis Zoo Rose Domas, Buyer, WCS/Bronx Zoo Emily May, Retail Operations Manager, The Wilds James Ward, Chief Adventure Officer, Safari Professionals

Getting Donors and Members Involved in New and Different Ways

Speaker(s):

Jed Dodds, Development Officer and Zoo Personality, Reid Park Zoo

Engaging Your Board of Trustees To Host Events as a Fundraiser Janet Dial, Vice President, Advancement, Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association

Getting Members Involved in Advocacy Stephanie Wilkes, Director of Membership, Woodland Park Zoo

How to Transition Out of a Crisis Pete Bolenbaugh, Development Director, ZooMontana

New Ways To Involve Donors and Members in a Capital Campaign Ausu Anaraki, Donor Relations Officer, Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens

More Member Value: Case Studies in Boosting the Member Experience

Speaker(s):

Dan Sullivan, VP, Growth and Partnerships, Cuseum

Panelists Kayla Webber, Membership Manager, South Carolina Aquarium Brittany Coolbaugh, Membership Manager, Virginia Zoo Rosie Siemer, Founder and CEO, FIVESEED

Onward & Upward: Member Renewal & Upgrading Best Practices

Speaker(s):

Erin Aguiar, Vice President, Client Services, The Lukens Company

Panelist Megan Callery, Director of President’s Clubs, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance

Rev It Up! Jump Starting (Or Jump Starting Again) Your Major Gift Fundraising

Speaker(s):

Jill Macauley, Director of Strategic & Business Planning, Relevant Strategies & Solutions

Panelists Rhealyn Carter, Vice President of Advancement, Dallas Zoo Mandy Heaps, Executive Director, Oklahoma Zoological Society Michele Correia, Chief Revenue Officer, Memphis Zoo Toni Wofford, Director of Development, The Florida Aquarium

The Price Is Right – Optimizing Admission Pricing Strategies for Everyone

Speaker(s):

Kait Hilliard, VP, Marketing & Communications, Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association

Reaping the Benefits of Unexpected Change Tracey Gazibara, Vice President, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

Per Cap Report Card: A+ Rick Johnson, Director of Finance and Administration, Seattle Aquarium

Adopting New Strategies for Guest Arrival and Business Operations Adrian Cavazos, Senior Director, Business Operations, Houston Zoo

One Size Fits All Christina Robinson, SVP / Chief Financial Officer, Georgia Aquarium

The Role of Zoos & Aquariums to Engage in Environmental Justice

Speaker(s):

Curtis Bennett, Director of Equity & Community Engagement, National Aquarium

Panelist Ayana Melvan, Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships, Mission Programs, Mystic Aquarium Anna Becker, Community Conservation Coordinator (Community Division), Los Angeles Zoo Dr. Erin Meyer, Director of Conservation Programs & Partnerships, Seattle Aquarium

What Is the Role of Zoos and Aquariums in Communities?

Speaker(s):

Shelley Rank, Research & Evaluation Associate, Wildlife Conservation Society

What Is the Role of Zoos and Aquariums in Communities? Dr. John Fraser, President and CEO, Knology

Community Expectations: Collaboration Through Co-Design Anna Rebecca "AR" Lopez, Empathy Collaborative Manager, Woodland Park Zoo

Community Expectations of a Zoo’s Role IN the Community Marley Steele-Inama, Director of Community Engagement, Denver Zoo

Strategic Mapping to Increase Sustainability in Communities Shelley "Shuli" Rank, Research & Evaluation Associate, Wildlife Conservation Society

Relationship-Building Through Evaluation Amy Niedbalski, Director, Conservation Audience Research & Evaluation, Saint Louis Zoo

Co-Curriculum Building with the Community Ashley Terry, Program Manager, Curriculum Development, Conservation Society of California, Oakland Zoo

Speak Up Kids! : Teen Empowerment Through Community Activism Stephani Reynolds, Director of Education, Kansas City Zoo

Building Partnerships and Community Resilience Through Sharing Power Emily Yam, Senior Manager of Education, Aquarium of the Pacific

Vitendo4Africa and Saint Louis Zoo: An Organic and Reciprocal Community Partnership Louise Bradshaw, Director of Education, Saint Louis Zoo

Conference Workshop - Analyzing Behavior Data: Going Beyond MS Excel to Build Interactive Data Dashboards Using New Tools and Techniques (additional $75 fee required)

SAFE Radiated Tortoise, African Painted Dog, and Chimpanzee

Meet the PMC Team! Learn How We Can Help!

SAFE Gorilla

Marine Mammal TAG Steering Committee (Executive Session)

Giant Panda Conservation Foundation (Executive Session)

Advancement Committee

Business Operations Committee

Trends Committee

SAFE African Penguin (Executive Session)

Zoo-Park Partnerships Meeting

SAFE Seascapes

Membership Trends and Hot Topics

Speaker(s):

Dana Hines, VP, Membership Marketing, Membership Consultants

Membership Lessons Learned in a Major Exhibit Opening Year Jordan Hopkins, Senior Manager of Guest Relations, The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens

Build Your Own Pack: à la Carte Membership, We Did It! Christine Alexander, Director, Membership & Development Database Systems, Oregon Zoo Foundation

Membership Innovations: Membership Accessibility Roisin Morgan, Assistant Director of Membership & Guest Experience, Franklin Park Zoo

Movin’ On Up: The Power of Connections

Speaker(s):

Misha Body, Director of Wildlife Care, San Diego Zoo

Panelists Craig Saffoe, Curator - Large Carnivores, Smithsonian National Zoological Park; Co-Founder of AMZAP Charles Hopper, Chief Operating Officer, Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institute of Oceanography and Counsel for Zoo Advisors Michael Clifford, Director of Innovation and Planning, GLMV Architecture, Inc Rachel Ritchason, Director of Animal Care, Santa Barbara Zoological Gardens Jennie Janssen, Assistant Curator, National Aquarium; Co-Founder of MIAZS

Need a Leader? Why Not Grow Your Own? In-house Leadership Development Beyond Courses and Conferences

Panelists Hollie Colahan, VP of Living Collections, Birmingham Zoo RoxAnna Breitigan, Director of Animal Care, The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens Charles Hopper, Chief Operating Officer, Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institute of Oceanography and Counsel for Zoo Advisors Dr. Alistair Dove, Vice President of Research, Conservation and Education, Georgia Aquarium David Ruhl, Vice President of Operations / AZA Safety Committee Chair, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

If “Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast,” Let’s Focus On Living Our Ideal Culture

Speaker(s):

Andi Kornak, Deputy Executive Director, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

Panelists Luis Padilla, Vice-President Animal Collections, Saint Louis Zoo Dr. Mandi Schook, Science Operations Director, Disney's Animal Kingdom Bob Lee, Associate Director, Albuquerque Biological Park Bonnie Mendoza, Chief Operating & Financial Officer, Phoenix Zoo Jennifer Driban, SVP, Chief Mission Officer, National Aquarium

Upending the Unpaid Internship: Lessons Learned in Equitable Early Career Programming

Speaker(s):

Marley Steele-Inama, Director of Community Engagement, Denver Zoo

Building the Plane as We Fly It: Lessons Learned from Transitioning from Unpaid to Paid Internships Roger Torbert, Director of Education, Nashville Zoo

Changing the Process, Not Just the Payment Jess Kohring, Director of Equity Programs, Los Angeles Zoo

Developing the Relationships to Move from Internship to Professional Position Michelle Matuszewski, Film & TV Animal Manager, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park

Creating Multiple Paid Internship Opportunities in Conservation, Education and Science at the North Carolina Zoo Dr. Richard Bergl, Director of Conservation, Education and Science, North Carolina Zoo

A Toolkit for Systems Change: Resources to Help Overhaul Your Internship Program Emily Stoeth, Manager of Internships & Youth Development, Wildlife Conservation Society

Improving Recruitment and Hiring Processes to Advance Access and Equity in Internships and Apprenticeships Marley Steele-Inama, Director of Community Engagement, Denver Zoo

We Need to Talk About White Supremacy Culture

Speaker(s):

Amy Miller, Director of Public Programs and Academy Volunteers, Steinhart Aquarium

Panelists Rubai Aurora, Manager, Government and Community Partnerships, Woodland Park Zoo Theresa Wilson, Manager, ZooAmerica Curtis Bennett, Director of Equity & Community Engagement, National Aquarium Meghan Holst, Executive Director & Co-Founder, Minorities in Aquarium & Zoo Science Jennie Janssen, Assistant Curator, National Aquarium; Co-Founder of MIAZS Jasmine Williams, Community Partner Program Coordinator, Seattle Aquarium

What a Year This Week Has Been: Finding a Healthier, More Balanced Approach to Our Work

Speaker(s):

Misha Body, Director of Wildlife Care, San Diego Zoo

Panelists Dr. Kathayoon Khalil, Director of Engagement, Zoo Advisors, LLC Charles Hopper, Chief Operating Officer, Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institute of Oceanography and Counsel for Zoo Advisors Amy Rutherford, Vice President of Education, Birmingham Zoo Curtis Bennett, Director of Equity & Community Engagement, National Aquarium Mike Clifford, Curator of Innovation and Partnerships, GLMV Architects

Young Professionals: Engaging the Next Generation of Conservation Philanthropists

Speaker(s):

Danika Jensen, Manager, Annual Giving Programs, Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association

Jr. Board: Not So “Junior” Anymore Leigh Collins, Vice President, Development, Birmingham Zoo

Building a Foundation: The Growth of the CZS Associates Young Professionals Group Malorie Wolf, Corporate Philanthropic Partnerships Coordinator, Chicago Zoological Society – Brookfield Zoo

Emerging Leadership - It’s Worth Your Time! Amy Fecker, Director of Annual Giving, Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden

Emerging Leaders – Engaging Younger Leaders and Donors at the Indianapolis Zoo Becca Hancock, Annual Giving Officer, Indianapolis Zoo

Young Professionals for Animals and Conservation (YPAC) at the Toledo Zoo Katherine Lonsbrough, Director of Donor Relations, Toledo Zoo & Aquarium

Collaborating for Conservation - Successes, Lessons and Opportunities With 30x30

Speaker(s):

Douglas Meyer, Strategic Advisor for Public Engagement, The Ocean Project

Welcome Rob Vernon, SVP, Communications & Strategy, Association of Zoos & Aquariums

Collaborating Across Organizations, Within and Beyond the AZA Community Adam Fagen, Director of Communications, Advocacy, and Engagement, Association of Science and Technology Centers

Signing-on Kerston Swartz, Director, Government Affairs & Advocacy, Woodland Park Zoo

Collaborating With Other Conservation Efforts Taylor Engelsman, Content & Evaluation Specialist, New England Aquarium

Building Collaboration Within Your Organization Dani Hogan, Director of Mission Integration, Philadelphia Zoo

Grasstops Awareness Outside Your Organization Andrea Caldwell, Director of Government Relations, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance

Lifting Up Community Voices Dr. Erin Meyer, Director of Conservation Programs & Partnerships, Seattle Aquarium

Opportunities Ahead Kim McIntyre, Executive Director, Aquarium Conservation Partnership

Effective Partnerships: Engaging Community Stakeholders Through SAFE Programs

Speaker(s):

Dr. Estelle Sandhaus, Director of Conservation & Science, Santa Barbara Zoo David Bader

Sustainable Fishing Practices in the Upper Gulf: Lessons Learned From Two Conservation Partners Working to End Biodiversity Loss Valeria Towns, Manager of the Upper Gulf Sustainability Project, Pesca ABC Erin McCombs, Education Supervisor, Aquarium of the Pacific Enrique Sanjuro, Director, Pesca ABC

UNITEd Community Conservation for African Vultures Dr. Corinne Kendall, Curator of Conservation and Research, North Carolina Zoo

Working Together: AZA SAFE Monarch Network Zachariah Gezon, Conservation Manager, Disney's Animal Kingdom

Empathy for Wildlife: Bridging Science and Social-emotional Learning in Education for the Benefit of Communities and Nature

Speaker(s):

Dr. Marta Burnet, Empathy Grant and Network Manager, Woodland Park Zoo

Fostering Empathy Practices as a Bridge to Social Emotional Learning in Schools Ms. Christen Sapnas, Education Programming Coordinator, Zoo Boise

Easily Tie Empathy Into Your Current Teaching Practices Mr. Ryan Retzke, Lead Conservation Education Specialist, Racine Zoo

Fostering Empathy through Relationship Building Ms. May Vang, E-learning Specialist, Minnesota Zoo Liz Gilles, Education Curator, Minnesota Zoological Garden

All Feelings Great and Small: Cultivating Empathy for Wildlife through Musical Theater Ms. Jordyn Stewart, Empathy Programs Education Specialist, Zoological Society of Milwaukee

Going Farther Together: Reimagining the Role of Communities in Conservation

Speaker(s):

Gregg Hudson, President and CEO, Dallas Zoo

“Empirical” Support for the Importance of Community Engagement in Conservation Dr. Christopher Kuhar, Executive Director, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo

Helping People, Saving Gorillas: The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund’s People-Centered Approach to Conservation Dr. Tara Stoinski, President and CEO, Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International

Walking Alongside Dr. Jim Wharton, Director of Conservation Engagement and Learning, Seattle Aquarium

Community-Led Protected Areas in Papua New Guinea Rebecca Whitham, Vice President of Engagement, Woodland Park Zoo

Working With Diverse Communities To Support Our Conservation Education Efforts Diane Miller, Chief Program Officer, Detroit Zoo

The Community That Built GRACE Gorillas Tommi Wolfe, Executive Director, GRACE

It’s Their Voice: How Alaska Native People Became the Lead Voice at Our Polar Bear Experience Through Meaningful Partnerships and Co-design Techniques Lisa Lidgus, Conservation Education Liaison, Saint Louis Zoo

Co-designing for Conservation: Getting Started Shareen Knowlton, Director of Education, Roger Williams Park Zoo Dr. Kayla Cranston

People Power! Strategies for Integrating People into Conservation Programs

Speaker(s):

Katey Leban, Conservation Coordinator, Association of Zoos & Aquariums

Where It Began: Embracing the Challenge of Co-design Kari Hart, Director, Professional Development and Education, Association of Zoos & Aquariums Windy Arey Kent, Education Curator, North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores

Where We Are Now: SAFE PACT Public Action Pilot Roger Sweeney, Director of Animal Management & Welfare, North Carolina Zoo Michelle Kolar, Director of Education, Indianapolis Zoo Emily Bowling, Conservation Education Liaison, Saint Louis Zoo Nicolette Canzoneri, President, EnvARK Innovators

Where We Are Going: Mission, Culture, and Conservation Jeff Vanek, Director of Human Resources, Utah's Hogle Zoo Dr. Kayla Cranston, Director of Conservation Psychology Strategy & Integration, Antioch University

Recruiting for Diversity and Inclusion

Speaker(s):

Linda Cairnes, Director of Experiential Engagement, Center for Aquatic Sciences

DEAI - It’s More Than Just Talking the Talk! Kathy Terlizzi, Superintendent of Volunteers, Fort Wayne Children's Zoo

Volunteering for All: Creating Accessible and Inclusive Volunteering Opportunities Ann Marie Lisi, Associate Director of Education, Maritime Aquarium

Leveraging Partnerships To Increase Your Volunteer Programs Diversity And Inclusion Melissa Dude, Volunteer Services Manager, The Florida Aquarium

Leveraging Partners and Financial Commitment Strategies Michelle Matuszewski, Film & TV Animal Manager, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park

The Importance of Creating a Dynamic Stewardship Program for Donors and Members

Speaker(s):

Pam Holtz, SVP & Chief External Affairs Officer, Akron Zoo

Panelists Audra Jesudason, Sr. Director of Development Operations, Houston Zoo Jacqueline Bowie, Board Engagement Director, National Aquarium Toni Wofford, Director of Development, The Florida Aquarium

The Next Phase of Conservation Work at Zoos and Aquariums: Monitoring and Evaluation

Speaker(s):

Dr. Brian Johnson, Co-founder and Partner, Inform Evaluation & Research

Lessons Learned from Conservation Strategic Planning at the Los Angeles Zoo Dr. Jake Owens, Director of Conservation, Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Conservation Outcomes and Indicators at the National Aquarium Laura Bankey, Vice President of Conservation Programs, National Aquarium

Integrating Conservation into Zoo-wide Strategic Planning Renee Bumpus, Senior Director of Wildlife Conservation Programs, Houston Zoo

First Time Attendee Meeting

The Evening Buzz

Speaker(s):

Chris Corpus, Director of Conservation, Dallas Zoo

Beyond the Majority: Working To Make a More Inclusive Zoo Experience Melia Paguirigan, Empathy Collaborative Specialist, Woodland Park Zoo

Breaking Limits Diana Marcela Vivas, Continuous Improvement Coordinator, Zoológico De Cali

Care for Yourself, Care for Your Team, Care for Your Animals Julian Bruno, Student, SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry

Communicating Science in Mainstream Media Laurie Holloway, Senior Account Supervisor, Conservation & Wildlife Care Sector, Public Communications Inc.

Community Science for the Ocean (While Staying Dry) Paul Cox, CEO, Shark Trust

Comparing Perceptions of Avian Welfare in Zoos Stacie Cole, Assistant Supervisor, Mystic Aquarium

Design and Application of a Hunting Device for Polar Bears Mandy Fahy, Animal Behavior Specialist, The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore

DIY Digital Advertising: Create Your Own Ad Campaigns That Drive Results Ro Rode, Digital Marketing Manager, Museum of Life and Science

Establishing a Black-footed Ferret Exhibit for Conservation Education Adam Million, Graduate Student, Colorado State University

Four “Easy” Steps for Rebuilding an Educational Program! Taylor Engelsman, Content & Evaluation Specialist, New England Aquarium

Knowledge Generation Ecosystems: Research as an Integral Tool for Problem-solving and Process Improvement Robert Arango Lopez, Head of Research, Zoológica de Cali

Nature Babies - Designing Engaging Programs for Our Youngest Learners Madeline James, Associate Program Manager of Nature and Sustainability, Museum of Life and Science

Six Writing Principles Every Email Zoo or Aquarium Marketer Should Know Matt Pusateri, Senior Director of Marketing and Communication, Museum of Life and Science

Swap, Collaborate, and Listen – Sponsorships Designed With Intention Erin Ward, Corporate Philanthropy Officer, Fort Wayne Children's Zoo

USFWS-AZA Partnerships: Where Are They Now and Where Could They Go? Olivia Davis, Graduate Student (PhD Candidate), Arizona State University

Zoos, Aquariums, and Pricing Strategically (ZAPS) Tai Penn, MPA/MSES Graduate Candidate, Indiana University

Public Relations for Non-PR People

Speaker(s):

Jessica Wood, Senior Director of Communications and Marketing Events, Georgia Aquarium

Waltzing on the Titanic: Media Relations in a Post Journalism World Hova Najarian, Communications Manager, Oregon Zoo

What Makes a Good Story Newsworthy Jackie Wallace, Senior Director of Public Relations, Houston Zoo

How to Become Your Communication Team's Best Friend Johnny Ford, Director of Public Relations, John G. Shedd Aquarium

An Introduction to AZA Strategic Framework for the Wellbeing of Animals

Speaker(s):

Dr. Christopher Dold, Chief Zoological Officer, SeaWorld Orlando

Panelists Dr. Jason Watters, Executive Vice President, Wellness and Animal Behavior, San Francisco Zoological Society Robin Keith, President and CEO, EcoLeaders Dr. Scott Terrell, Director, Animal & Science Operations, Disney's Animals, Science and Environment Sharon Joseph, Project Manager, Birmingham Zoo Nicola Craddock, Zoo and Aquarium Association Australasia

Finding the Right Fit: Exhibit Design and Welfare Effects in Understudied Species

Speaker(s):

Dr. Katherine Cronin, Director, Animal Welfare Science Program, Lincoln Park Zoo

Are Calls for Larger Enclosures Overgeneralizing the Behavioral Needs of Snakes in Managed Care? Dr. Katie Hall, Coordinator of Animal Welfare and Behavioral Husbandry, Sedgwick County Zoo

Do Clownfish Prefer Anemones? Investigating the Presence of Anemones on Zoo-housed Clownfish Behavior Dr. Charles Ritzler, Animal Welfare Director, San Antonio Zoo

Much More Below the Surface: The UPS and Downs of Building a Moveable Substrate Dig Pit for a Naked Mole Rat Colony Natasha Wierzal, ZooMonitor Research Assistant, Lincoln Park Zoo

It’s All About That Space: Studying Tarantula Behavior and Preferences Dr. Austin Leeds, Research Manager, Disney's Animal Kingdom

Keeping Elephants in the Room: Let’s Optimize Our Elephants’ Health, Wellness and Reproductive Sustainability Today, To Secure Their Future in North America

Speaker(s):

Lisa Peterson, Executive Director, San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Mortality Review of African Elephants in North America 2000- 2021 and the Importance of Elephant Necropsy Dr. Jaime Landolfi, Clinical Assistant Professor Zoological Pathology, University of Illinois

Detection of Elephant Endotheliotropic Herpesvirus and Tuberculosis in Free-ranging African Elephants in Kruger National Park Dr. Tanya Kerr, Post Doctoral Researcher, Animal TB Research Group, Stellenbosch University

Set Your Institution and Your Herds Up for Successful Elephant Transfers Dr. Lauren Howard, Director, Veterinary Services, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance

The Ins and Outs of Elephant Reproduction and Sustainability Jill Sampson, Curator of Elephants, Pittsburgh Zoo

Overview and Update of the Elephant Strategy Task Force Lisa Peterson, Executive Director, San Diego Zoo Safari Park

The Evolution of Ambassador Animal Programs

Speaker(s):

Rebecca Young, Associate Curator of Ambassador Animals, Zoo Atlanta

Guiding Light: Assessing and Updating Philosophies and Policies to Implement Meaningful Changes to Ambassador Animal Programs Michelle Skurski, Zoological Manager of Behavioral Husbandry, Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park

Evolving Trends at a Small Facility Jackie Peeler, Manager Living Collections, Museum of Science

Pandemic Progress: Re-evaluating Ambassador Programs & Philosophy Sarah Bowser, Program Manager, Education Animal Programs, Conservation Society of California; Oakland Zoo

Philosophy Change to Benefit Animal Welfare Jenny Egan, Area Manager-Embassy, Maryland Zoo

Non-Traditional Taxa: How Pillowcases and Pipe Cleaners Changed Our Approach Bella Corley, Lead Animal Interpreter, Memphis Zoo

Ambassadors Are Getting Out of Hand: In a GOOD Way Nicki Boyd, Curator of Applied Behavior/Behavior Scientific Advisory Group Member, San Diego Zoo

Komodo Walks for Welfare Tim Van Loan, Animal Welfare & Behavioral Training Manager, Albuquerque Biological Park

Training Lizards and Turtles for Program Participation Liz Evans, Manager of Behavioral Husbandry and Animal Programs, National Aquarium of Baltimore

Monitoring Response to Touch in Ambassador Animals Rebecca Young, Associate Curator of Ambassador Animals, Zoo Atlanta

The Reimagination of AZA’s Animal Programs - Updates and Testimonials

Speaker(s):

Joe Barkowski, Vice President of Conservation and Science, Tulsa Zoo

Panelists Paula Carlson, Chair - Marine Fishes TAG, Dallas World Aquarium Daniel Dembiec, Curator, Memphis Zoo Michael Ogle, Curator - Herpetology & Ornithology, Zoo Knoxville Paul Schutz, Animal Operations Manager, Disney's Animal Kingdom

Challenging Times for Staff Acquisition and Retention: Ideas and Strategies for the Present and Future

Speaker(s):

Sean Greene, COO / Executive VP of Park Operations, Dallas Zoo

Panelists Charles Hopper, Chief Operating Officer, Birch Aquarium at Scripps Institute of Oceanography and Counsel for Zoo Advisors Jeremy Eddie, Senior Vice President Finance and Administration & CFO, Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium Michelle Pierce, Director-Retail Operations, San Diego Zoo Safari Park Sally Jacobson, Executive Director, Red River Zoo

Unique Topics in Education

Speaker(s):

Kelly Matis, VP Education & Conservation, Mystic Aquarium

Box Turtles & Buttons: Revitalizing a Program, Increasing Engagement, and Helping a Local Species Katharine Mantzouris, Hospital and Conservation Coordinator, The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore

Pissing off Participants for Better Programming Nicholas Larberg, Supervisor, Camps and Overnights, Houston Zoo

What’s Past Is Prologue: A Program of Historical Research at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore Ian Shelley, Registrar, Maryland Zoo in Baltimore

Working With Community Partners: Offering Relevant and Relatable Climate Education for Underserved Communities Mawadda Almasri, Nature Rocks Diversity and Inclusion Assistant (AmeriCorps member), North Carolina Zoo

Animal Health Committee

Ethics Board (Executive Session)

Green SAG (Executive Session)

Human Resources Committee

Safety Committee

SAFE North American Songbird

Acute to Chronic: Addressing Climate Change Through Mitigation, Adaptation, and Resilience

Speaker(s):

Wayne Warrington, Senior Associate, Verdis Group

Adaptation Alyssa Topinka, Architect, Senior Associate, di Domenico + Partners Sue Chin, Vice President of Planning & Design and Chief Architect, Wildlife Conservation Society Aubrey Germ, Climate and Resilience Planner, City of Baltimore, Office of Sustainability

Mitigation Kim McIntyre, Executive Director, Aquarium Conservation Partnership

Resilience Stephenie Ritchey, Director of Sustainability, Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden