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.
Chief Financial Officer, Presidio Trust
Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer, Adobe Inc
Retired CPA, Arthur Andersen
Docent at Oakland Zoo
Executive Vice President/Market Executive, Diversified Sectors Advisory Group, Commercial Banking Wells Fargo
Former Mayor of Piedmont
Attorney (Retired)
CEO/President, Leadership Dynamics, Inc.
Grape Grower & Vintner, Rock Wren Winery
Financial Services Product Manager, Facebook
Vice President, Fremont Bank / Nonprofit Group
Executive Director, Fremont Bank Foundation
Chief Marketing Officer, Inspire Smart Home
Executive Vice President, Protagonist
Member of Tennessee Society of CPA’s
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Trustee Emeritus, Conservation Society of California
Director, Fennemore Wendel
Director of Operations, The Allan Group, LLC
Member, American Society of Civil Engineers
Veterinary Oncologist, PETS Referral Center
General Counsel, Everlaw, Inc.
Past Docent President, 2018-2019
Co-Founder & Director, Strategic Partnerships and Growth, Him For Her
Director of Social Responsibility, Port of Oakland
Inquiries about Board service can be directed to Kristin Heller, Senior Vice President of Revenue and Impact: kheller@oaklandzoo.org