We’re excited to announce that Lori Perkins will be joining Zoo Advisors as a Vice President in July 2022. Lori currently serves as Deputy Director of the Birmingham Zoo.
Staff diversity is a major issue in cultural attractions. Learn how the the Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center built a staff from scratch.
Sophia Plant-Darling discusses the topic of burnout within the conservation field, an issue that has become increasingly relevant in the past few years.
Tara Stoinski, PhD shares what excites her about her work, the best advice she received, how others can save the world, and more.
While others mark March as Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating women leaders making history. Maria Clara Dominguez shares advice she received from Dr. Bill Conway, why she loves her work, and more.
Hear outstanding women leaders’ perspectives on the changing role of women in the workplace, how they deal with stress, and much more. We’ll talk with veteran leaders and those newer to leadership – all women making history.
Andi Kornak shares how her gender has been both a barrier and advantage to her success, her sources of renewal and replenishment, and more.
While others mark March as Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating women leaders making history. Learn about Paula Gonzalez Ciccia’s relationship with Dr. Jane Goodall and other role models that influenced her career, and advice she received along the way.
While others mark March as Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating women leaders making history. Learn what advice Peggy Sloan shares with us all and why we need to “walk the talk” to save the world.
For 2022, the UN’s International Women’s Day theme of “Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow” could not be better suited to ZA’s mission, How can we all take actionable steps to improve gender equality and empower women in our conservation-based institutions?
What makes a great leader? Tiffaney McClendon, Staff Learning and Inclusion Manager at the Birmingham Zoo, shares her tips for professional growth and supporting emerging leaders.
Cara Treadway, Vice President of Mission, Guest, and Community Engagement at the Philadelphia Zoo, talks about her personal leadership journey.
Canopy was honored to present an invited keynote address at the WAZA 78th annual conference in San Diego. Vice President Lori Perkins and Senior Consultant Jackie Ogden, PhD, were joined by Kyle Lundby, PhD, of Global Aspect Human Capital Advisors in a presentation titled “Trends in People and Culture: What the Research Tells Us.” The WAZA conference offered a wonderful opportunity for networking and social connection, and we were fortunate to be able to connect with partners, colleagues, clients, and friends throughout the week.
Watch to hear the perspectives of nine international zoo and aquarium leaders on the future of leadership. Listen in to hear how Denise Verret, Karen Fifield, Lee Ehmke, Clément Lanthier, Judy Mann-Lang, Maria Clara Dominguez, Dolf DeJong, Martín Zordan, and Sunny Nelson think leadership will and needs to change.
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