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Canopy Launches Animal Health Research Project in Partnership with Dr. Lauren Howard

Canopy Launches Animal Health Research Project in Partnership with Dr. Lauren Howard

Animal health professionals are the backbone of ensuring the highest standards of animal welfare, yet zoological institutions are facing a growing workforce crisis. Canopy Strategic Partners is proud to be embarking on a research project in partnership with Dr. Lauren Howard to understand what’s driving the trends and what it looks like when animal health teams thrive.

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Super People, Smart Strategy: Inspiring Innovation at the APGA Annual Conference

Super People, Smart Strategy: Inspiring Innovation at the APGA Annual Conference

The theme for the 2026 APGA Annual Conference is ‘Inspiring Innovation,’ so this year we wanted to spotlight some of the superheroes here on Planet Canopy. Every member of our team has a unique superpower and story that influences how they approach innovation at gardens and cultural institutions across the globe. Meet the Canopians who are creating a better future for the planet!

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AMLAZ Spotlight: Meet Dr. Gregory Scott

AMLAZ Spotlight: Meet Dr. Gregory Scott

Meet Dr. Gregory Scott: Senior Associate Veterinarian & Clinical Residency Coordinator at Georgia Aquarium, a Board Certified Specialist in Zoological Medicine, and one of Canopy’s sponsored participants in the 2026 Advancing Minority Leadership in Aquariums & Zoos Program.

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AMLAZ Spotlight: Meet Yasmine Gaudin

AMLAZ Spotlight: Meet Yasmine Gaudin

Meet Yasmine Gaudin: Assistant Supervisor of Day Camps & Family Programs at the Phoenix Zoo and one of Canopy’s sponsored participants in the 2026 Advancing Minority Leadership in Aquariums & Zoos Program.

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The Benchmarking Trap: Why Cultural Organizations Need to Experiment More

The Benchmarking Trap: Why Cultural Organizations Need to Experiment More

Benchmarking is incredibly useful in business and strategic planning, but there’s a downside that doesn’t get talked about much. When the industry’s comfort zone shrinks, caution turns into conformity and safety turns into sameness. A level of risk is necessary if cultural organizations want to survive — and that means experimenting beyond the benchmark.

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AMLAZ Spotlight: Meet Cherie Dumas Nobles

AMLAZ Spotlight: Meet Cherie Dumas Nobles

Meet Cherie Dumas Nobles: Research Program Manager at the Audubon Nature Institute and one of Canopy’s sponsored participants in the 2026 Advancing Minority Leadership in Aquariums & Zoos Program.

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Client Spotlight: Kentucky Science Center

Client Spotlight: Kentucky Science Center

Several years ago, the Kentucky Science Center was just a sole location in Louisville, working to serve the whole state and neighboring regions. We interviewed Mike Norman, CEO, to hear his perspective on how Canopy’s market-driven feasibility study led to the Science Center’s expansion — creating sustainable growth, broader community impact, and vital education access.

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Canopy Launches Animal Health Research Project in Partnership with Dr. Lauren Howard

Canopy Launches Animal Health Research Project in Partnership with Dr. Lauren Howard

Animal health professionals are the backbone of ensuring the highest standards of animal welfare, yet zoological institutions are facing a growing workforce crisis. Canopy Strategic Partners is proud to be embarking on a research project in partnership with Dr. Lauren Howard to understand what’s driving the trends and what it looks like when animal health teams thrive.

read more
Super People, Smart Strategy: Inspiring Innovation at the APGA Annual Conference

Super People, Smart Strategy: Inspiring Innovation at the APGA Annual Conference

The theme for the 2026 APGA Annual Conference is ‘Inspiring Innovation,’ so this year we wanted to spotlight some of the superheroes here on Planet Canopy. Every member of our team has a unique superpower and story that influences how they approach innovation at gardens and cultural institutions across the globe. Meet the Canopians who are creating a better future for the planet!

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AMLAZ Spotlight: Meet Dr. Gregory Scott

AMLAZ Spotlight: Meet Dr. Gregory Scott

Meet Dr. Gregory Scott: Senior Associate Veterinarian & Clinical Residency Coordinator at Georgia Aquarium, a Board Certified Specialist in Zoological Medicine, and one of Canopy’s sponsored participants in the 2026 Advancing Minority Leadership in Aquariums & Zoos Program.

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Dr. Frederick Lahodny

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