Project Dragonfly represents one of the closest approximations of the kind of community-based conservation that we’re trying to achieve in zoos & aquariums. Learn more about the recent Earth Expedition to Belize led by our own Kathayoon Khalil PhD.
Guest blogger Grayson Ponti, Conservation Interpretor at Dallas Zoo, shares how his criteria for evaluating leaders shifted this past year & how he’s using that knowledge to be the best at his beloved profession.
Kathy Wagner reflects on the progress women have made as we commemorate the 1920 certification of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution granting women the right to vote, and finds that we still have much work to do to achieve gender and pay equity.
Ally vs. supporter. Which is preferred to assist minority representation? Learn from guest blogger Craig Saffoe how to support the minority professionals of AMZAP from the sidelines by stepping up & also stepping back.
This year has been incredibly tough–for all of us. As a follow up to my first blog post on this topic, I’m exploring gratitude and challenging you to let go of the not-so-good parts yet keep the good parts, because one benefit of great change is the opportunity to more easily implement more change.
While this pandemic year has been tragic, a number of silver linings have emerged for many. We gathered a group of AZA leaders to hear their silver linings, as well as those of our audience.
It has been an interesting “year-ish” –particularly in the sense of the ancient saying, “may you live in interesting times.” During this year, I have written about the importance of caring for yourself, of being gentle with yourself, of continuing to find meaning. All that still applies. But equally important is pure fortitude.
The Los Angeles Zoo announced its 1st strategic plan for conservation that identifies a set of focused objectives for future work while strengthening existing conservation partnerships. The plan features a broad range of conservation initiatives & seeks to engage the unique diversity of the City of Los Angeles.
One outcome of the unprecedented number of CEO changes in the zoological profession will be a substantial ripple effect, as changes at that crucial second-in-charge level will follow. The skills needed to fill those roles are changing, and CEOs/Boards will be wise to adapt their strategies to meet evolving demands.
Today, there are at least 11 zoos seeking CEOs or Directors across the country. Sometimes when change finally arrives, it comes in a rush like we’re seeing now, a sudden throwing open of doors. And those doors won’t close anytime soon. It’s a reality that is here to stay, and it’s going to accelerate – and reverberate.
What qualities should we look for in leaders of the future? Takeaways from our Community Conversations discussion.
Jennie Janssen of the National Aquarium discusses ethnicity barriers and sterotypes, why she helped found MIAZS, and advice for other racial or ethnic minorities in this field in part two of our interview.
Jennie Janssen of the National Aquarium discusses her current role, career journey, advice on job opportunties, and how she feels about designated recognition months for racial, ethnic, and social groups in part one of our interview.
Canopy is excited for our team and clients to continue to experience Elise’s passion for helping organizations find their “why” through collaboration, consensus building, and uplifting diverse voices.
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