The AAZK Communication Committee serves the AAZK membership by facilitating communication through Social Media resources and providing real-time information to the members and public. The committee connects with future and current animal professionals through engaging questions, news sharing, membership information, upcoming events and more. Those interested in the profession are also referred to a number of informative AAZK resources.
Mission
The AAZK Communication Committee’s mission is to facilitate effective communication within AAZK that is beneficial to the advancement of animal care and the zoo keeping profession.
Vision
The AAZK Communication Committee envisions superior engagement with the membership through online presence and improved communication.
Board Oversight – Communication Team
Sarah Snider-Keys
Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute
sarah.snider@aazk.org
Committee Chair
Joy Kotheimer, Columbus Zoo & Acquarium
Communication@aazk.org
Committee Vice Chair
Tianna Redieck, Houston Zoo
Communication@aazk.org
Committee Members
Social Media Team:
Mallory Balmert, Akron Zoological Park
Ainsley Myers, Dallas Zoo
Association Information Team:
Frank Verney, Lion Country Safari
Networking Team:
Kerstin Alander, Spring Creek Greenway Nature Center
Marissa Hickel, San Antonio Zoo
Contact Us: aazkmeeting@aazk.org or Communication@aazk.org
Resources:
AAZK Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AAZKinc
AAZK Twitter: https://twitter.com/AAZKinc
AAZK YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/NationalAAZK
AAZK Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aazkinc