The Conservation Society of California, the 501(c)3 nonprofit that manages Oakland Zoo, is governed by a Board of Trustees. This group of dedicated volunteers composed of industry, community, and civic leaders provides oversight of the organization’s mission and core values. Trustees also ensure the generation and careful stewardship of resources that enable the Conservation Society of California to advance its vision.
CEO/President, Leadership Dynamics, Inc.
Grape Grower & Vintner, Rock Wren Winery
Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer, Adobe Inc
Docent at Oakland Zoo
Former Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, Recology
Executive Vice President/Market Executive, Diversified Sectors Advisory Group, Commercial Banking Wells Fargo
Head of the Lower School, Head Royce School
Former Mayor of Piedmont
Attorney (Retired)
Financial Services Product Manager, Facebook
Chief Financial Officer, Funko, Inc.
Retired CPA, Arthur Andersen
President, J. Huard Consulting LLC
Vice President, Fremont Bank / Nonprofit Group
Executive Director, Fremont Bank Foundation
Chief Marketing Officer, Inspire Smart Home
Member of Tennessee Society of CPA’s
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Trustee Emeritus, Conservation Society of California
Partner, Wendel Rosen LLP
Civil Engineer, The Allan Group
Veterinary Oncologist, PETS Referral Center
General Counsel, Everlaw, Inc.
Co-Founder & Director, Strategic Partnerships and Growth, Him For Her
Inquiries about Board service can be directed to Kristin Heller, Vice President of Development: kheller@oaklandzoo.org
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