“Self-development is especially critical in our field, where we are seeking to change the world. To state the obvious, changing the world is not easy, and it has become clear to me that we will not be successful without exceptional leadership.” In a new series of essays, Jackie Ogden reflects on the lessons she has learned throughout her career to inspire leaders.
A strong organizational culture is not a luxury but a necessity. Canopy’s Vice President, Lori Perkins, shares her perspective on why investing in culture is crucial, and how leaders can actively create and nurture organizational cultures that reflect their values and missions.
Congratulations to the inaugural cohort of MIAZS’ Advancing Minority Leadership in Aquariums & Zoos Program! We caught up with several participants to capture their highlights from the program, as well as an overview of the impactful final projects they completed for their respective organizations.
MIAZS’ Advancing Minority Leadership in Aquariums & Zoos Program is wrapping up this month, closing out a successful six-month professional development opportunity for the inaugural cohort. We chatted with two program participants — Tessaliz Quiles Delgado and Alex Rodriguez — on what they’ve learned, how they’ve benefitted from the program, and how our community can support more opportunities like these in the future.
David Walsh, Canopy’s President & Chief Advisor, shares his personal experience with Pride as both a Dad and CEO.
Canopy is proud to be sponsoring three members of MIAZS’ inaugural Advancing Minority Leadership in Aquariums & Zoos Program. We sat down with David and Rosalío, two of the individuals we’re sponsoring, to hear their takeaways from the program thus far.
Canopy, with partners Global Aspect Human Capital Advisors and SSA Group, are pleased to share the full report of their research initiative: Understanding Barriers and Opportunities for Women and People of Color in Zoos, Aquariums, and Related Fields.
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.
Meet Sheila Poo: Z&A leader, Curator of Research at the Memphis Zoo, and a cohort member of the 2025 Advancing Minority Leadership in Aquariums & Zoos Program.
Meet Stephanie Gonzalez: Z&A leader, School Partnerships Supervisor at the Houston Zoo, and a cohort member of the 2025 Advancing Minority Leadership in Aquariums & Zoos Program.
Succession planning doesn’t have to be cumbersome if you approach the process with foresight, preparedness, and collaboration. Dr. Jackie Ogden shares five lessons to help leaders navigate the responsibility of succession planning with clarity and ease.
Duane Hills is the Deputy Director at Cameron Park Zoo and a cohort member of AZA’s 2025 Executive Leadership Development Program. We chatted with Duane about his experience in the program thus far, his career journey and leadership goals, and his perspectives on the future of our field.
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