week of may 26: Alejandro Grajal - Woodland Park Zoo

week of may 26: Alejandro Grajal - Woodland Park Zoo

We're back with an inside look at the zoo! President & CEO Alejandro Grajal walks us through how they raised $120M for their new exhibit, the impact of decreased tourism from Canada, and his philosophy on why zoos are so important to our society.

Top Stories:

1. Woodland Park Zoo's new exhibit after $110M campaign

Fox13 article

2. International tourism is down in Seattle

PSBJ article

3. Microsoft to lay off 2,000 Seattle employees

GeekWire article or PSBJ article

4. Nordstrom is officially a private company

Seattle Magazine article

About guest Alejandro Grajal - President & CEO, Woodland Park Zoo:

Alejandro has led since 2016 as only the eighth director in its 117-year history. He oversees more than 350 staff and all aspects of zoo operations, from exhibits and programs to fundraising and community partnerships. Prior to Woodland Park Zoo, he held senior roles at the Chicago Zoological Society, the National Audubon Society, and the Wildlife Conservation Society, focusing on conservation leadership and education.

A published author with over 45 scientific and popular works, Alejandro also leads the Climate Literacy Zoo Education Network (CliZEN). He’s received numerous honors, including the George B. Raab Medal for Conservation Leadership, and is an accomplished wildlife artist whose work has been exhibited nationally.

About host Rachel Horgan:

Rachel is an independent event producer, emcee and entrepreneur. She worked for the Business Journal for 5 years as their Director of Events interviewing business leaders on stage before launching the weekly podcast. She earned her communication degree from the University of San Diego.

Contact:

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