AMZAP NETWORK- NORTHEAST

Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island

Our AMZAP Professional members are listed below. Click on the highlighted green names to view a member's biography, photo, and LinkedIn page, if included. Head back to the Network page to see members from other states.

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Jasmine Crowell (center) helps move a shark.

Connecticut

Facility	Job title	Name	Ethnicity
Mystic Aquarium	Senior Trainer- Penguins; Intern Coordinator	Bridget Cronin	White
Mystic Aquarium	Chief Operating Officer	Larry Rivarde	Black

Delaware

Facility	Title	Name	Ethnicity
Brandywine Zoo	Veterinary Technician & Lead Animal Keeper	Janey Kramlik	Biracial (Caucasian/ Korean)
Brandywine Zoo	Curator of Education & Conservation	Jacque Williamson	White

Massachusetts

Facility	Job Title	Name	Ethnicity
Capron Park Zoo	Program Coordinator	Emily Bisordi	Asian
New England Aquarium	Director of DEI	Jessica Tantin	Black

New Jersey

Facility	Job Title	Name	Ethnicity
Turtle Back Zoo	Educator	Shatiaa Burwell	Black
Turtle Back Zoo	Director	Jilian Fazio	Caucasian
Turtle Back Zoo	Zoo Educator	Samantha Leinberger	Biracial (Ecuadorian/ Italian)
Turtle Back Zoo	Carnivore Keeper	Rebecca Orens	White/ Jewish
Turtle Back Zoo	Education / Lead Instructor	Betty J Robinson	African American

New York

Facility	Job Title	Name	Ethnicity
Bronx Zoo	Wild Animal Keeper	Megan Draper	White
Rosamund Gifford Zoo	Veterinarian	Emma Houck	White
WCS- Bronx Zoo	Wild Animal Keeper- Mammals	Alexandra Greco	Black
WCS- Bronx Zoo	Volunteer & Visitor Engagement Manager	Priscilla Hernandez	Hispanic
WCS- Bronx Zoo	Assistant Supervisor, Animal Encounters	Chris Johnson	African American
WCS- Bronx Zoo	Animal Keeper, Ornithology (Birds)	Leela Samaroo	Southeast Indian and West Indian
WCS- Central Park Zoo	Wild Animal Keeper	Emily Utset	Latina
WCS- New York Aquarium	Wild Animal Keeper	Jasmine Crowell	African American
WCS- Prospect Park Zoo	Zookeeper	Ayesha Smith	Black
WCS- Queens Zoo	Animal Department Supervisor	Donna-Mae Butcher	Trinidadian
WCS- Queens Zoo	Wild Animal Keeper	Jose Muniz	Mexican-American (Chicano)
WCS- Queens Zoo	Licensed Veterinary Technician	Natalia Velez	Hispanic
WCS- Wildlife Conservation Society	Video Producer	Natalie Cash	African American
WCS- Wildlife Conservation Society	Vice President of Planning & Design and Chief Architect	Susan Chin	Asian American

Pennsylvania

Facility	Job Title	Name	Ethnicity
Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium	Animal Keeper	Robin Chambers	White
Elmwood Park Zoo	Guest Services Assistant Manager	Alivia Faison	African American
Lehigh Valley Zoo	Animal Keeper	Alyssa Kess	African American
Lehigh Valley Zoo	Director of Conservation Education	Cher Vatalaro	White
National Aviary	Senior Aviculturist	Sylvia Ronquillo	Latina
Philadelphia Zoo	Marketing & Communications Specialist	Maria Bryant	Biracial (Black/ White)
Philadelphia Zoo	Community Engagement Educator	Alicia Halpin Ortiz	Mexican American
Philadelphia Zoo	Learning and Engagement Specialist, Outreach	Gianna Ross	Biracial (Italian, Black)
Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium	Animal Health Administrator	Christine Bagtas	Filipino
Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium	Director of Human Resources	Lynn Greer	Black
Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium	Zookeeper, Kids' Kingdom Internship Coordinator	Kesha Phares	Black
ZooAmerica	Manager of ZooAmerica	Theresa Wilson	Asian

Rhode Island

Facility	Job title	Name	Ethnicity
Roger Williams Park Zoo	Director of Education	Shareen Knowlton	Egyptian American
Roger Williams Park Zoo	Play Partner Program Specialist	Corinne Nowell	Caucasian
Roger Williams Park Zoo	Director of Animal Programs	Amy Roberts	White
Roger Williams Park Zoo	Manager of Ambassador Animals	Jennifer Rudolph	White