board and advisors
Board and advisors
The C2S2 Board is composed of experts in conservation biology, reproduction, reintroduction science, animal care and management, and natural resource management
Board of Directors
Dan Beetem, The Wilds – Cumberland, OH
Kristi Burtis (Vice Chair), D.M., San Diego Zoo Safari Park – Escondido, CA
Martha Fischer, Saint Louis Zoo – St. Louis, MO
Holly Haefele, DVM (Secretary), Fossil Rim Wildlife Center – Glen Rose, TX
Budhan Pukazhenthi, B.V.SC, Ph.D., Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute – Front Royal, VA
John Seyjagat, Conservation Center for Tropical Ungulates – Punta Gorda, FL
Mandi Wilder Schook, Ph.D., - Disney's Animals, Science and Environment – Lake Buena Vista, FL
Steve Shurter (Immediate Past Chair), The Elephant Sanctuary – Hohenwald, TN
Mike Takacs, African Lion Safari – Hamilton, ON, Canada
Scotty Wade, White Oak Conservation – Yulee, FL
Jessye Wojtusik, Ph.D. (Chair), Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium – Omaha, NE
Lauren Zarama (Treasurer), Aquatic Labs – Cambridge, MA
Board Observers
Ashley Bevans, Fossil Rim Wildlife Center – Glen Rose, TX
Amy Chabot, Ph.D., African Lion Safari – Hamilton, ON, Canada
Chaz Curnow, Fossil Rim Wildlife Center – Glen Rose, TX
Joe Greathouse, Columbus Zoo and Aquarium – Columbus, OH
Jim Haigwood, San Diego Zoo Safari Park – Escondido, CA
Kathayoon Khalil, Ph.D., Columbus Zoo and Aquarium – Columbus, OH
Nucharin Songsasen, Ph.D., DVM, Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute – Front Royal, VA
Andrew Stehly, San Diego Zoo Safari Park – Escondido, CA
Tim Thier, Saint Louis Zoo – St. Louis, MO
Cinnamon Williams, Saint Louis Zoo – St. Louis, MO
Kristen Wolfe, Disney's Animal, Science and Environment – Lake Buena Vista, FL
Taylor Yaw, DVM, Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium – Omaha, NE
C2S2 Staff
Tucker Downs
Program Manager