Administration and Operations
Under the leadership of Institute Director Allison Alberts, Ph.D. staff in Administration and Operations provide critical support to the San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Research team in the areas of facilities, finance, human resources, development, and public relations.
Administration
- Allison Alberts, Ph.D., Chief Conservation and Research Officer, Benirschke Chair
- Katika Bade, Senior Office Manager
- Christina Jordan, Administrative Assistant
- Carmen Gillet, Administrative Assistant
- Jessica Bloomstone, Administrative Assistant
- Linda Wied, Administrative Assistant
Operations Staff
- Carol Rhynsburger, Operations Manager
- Howard Anderson, Senior Financial Analyst
- Gina Frasca, CCHO, Compliance Specialist
- Julie Marshall, Operations Coordinator
- Kayla Tucker, Compliance Specialist
- Laura Walko, Senior Administrative Assistant
- Jeff Wilson, Senior Construction and Maintenance Worker
- Chris Nagem, Senior Horticulturist
- Jed Johnson, Senior Building and Grounds Attendant
- Chet Rapenport, Building and Grounds Attendant
- Kristen Watts, Laboratory Assistant
