Indianapolis Zoo competitors

Vikki Spruill is a President/CEO at New England Aquarium and is based in Boston, Massachusetts. She has worked as Co-founder and President at The Foundation Works, Director of Client Service and Partner at Williams Whittle Advertising, and President/CEO at Council on Foundations Inc. Vikki works or has worked at Seaweb. She attended Woodham High School between 1970 and 1975, University of West Florida, and Loyola University New Orleans between 1977 and 1980.

Pamela Reed Sanchez is a President and C.E.O at Seneca Park Zoo and is based in Rochester, New York. She has worked as Director of Development at Actors Theatre Of Phoenix, Director of Development at George Eastman Museum, and Assistant Professor at Arizona State University. Pamela works or has worked as Executive Director at Seneca Park Zoo. She attended Syracuse University - Maxwell School between 1987 and 1990, Russell Sage College between 1986 and 1987, and Sage Colleges/The between 1982 and 1986.

• Highly accomplished senior leader with over 30 years of experience in the management and daily operation of conservation organizations• A diverse educational background combining business experience (Master of Business Administration) and conservation biology (Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences)• Extensive business expertise incorporating entrepreneurial and philanthropic ventures including business plan development, fundraising, strategic planning, budgeting, staff and volunteer management, working with a board of directors• Proven ability to lead a coalition of regional educational facilities, regulatory agencies and other stakeholders in support of conservation activities. Development of research projects including report writing and statistical data analysis in peer reviewed journals to assist conservation biology, endangered species management and educational programs

Bert Vescolani is a President and CEO at Denver Zoo and is based in Greater Denver Area. He has worked as President/CEO at Saint Louis Science Center, Board Member at Forest Park South Business Association, and Board Member at Founders Brewery. Bert attended Michigan State University until 1988, North Park University, and Harvard Kennedy School.

Mission-focused executive-level leadership at major New England cultural institution, including 14 years as CEO. Built and led STEM-learning educational foundation, in collaboration with National Geographic. Strategist and brand builder with expertise in forming public-private partnerships, community relations, organizational development, fundraising, and financial management. Experience managing $25M budget and 900 FTE/volunteer staff. Fundraiser with experience building national, state, and local support, engaging volunteers and stakeholders. Business development expert. Skilled in strategy, program creation, partnership building, community/government relations, and talent development. Successes • Enhanced Mystic Aquarium brand to boost attendance to 800K in 5 years, raised $150M in funding, restructured long-term debt, expanded facilities and exhibits, and slashed deferred maintenance by 75%. • Built JASON Learning through national museum partnerships, award-winning curriculum, and collaboration with ExxonMobil, Sun Microsystems, National Geographic, NOAA, NASA, and other federal agencies. • Led creation and ongoing funding of New England Canyons and Seamounts Marine National Sanctuary, serving as initiative advisor to Obama and Trump administrations. • Built renowned marine science research program and established partnership between Mystic Aquarium and University of Connecticut for funding, laboratories, and educational programming. • Established socially critical, solidly funded after-school STEM program to help \'latchkey children\' in partnership with US DOE and state government leaders and school districts in RI, LA, TX, MI, and CT. Brand Building | Organizational Development | Mission Expansion | Strategic Planning | Program Development | Strategic Partnerships & Alliances | Fundraising | Financial Management | Startups | Turnarounds | International Programs | Board Relations | Volunteer Management | Talent Development | Facilities Expansion | Public Policy