Utica Zoo Team
Meet the Utica Zoo team! We employee over 40 people from the Greater Utica area. We are dedicated to top-level animal care, creating unique experiences for our visitors, and fostering an appreciation for wildlife through education, conservation, and recreation.
Board of Trustees
Board President: Robert Jubenville, PhD
Vice President: Andrew F. Biernat
Vice President: Robert Heins
Secretary: Kevin Wiegand
Treasurer: Jim Viggiano
Board Members:
Adam McLain; PhD, Alaine Canestrari, Ben Saltzman, Christoper Powers; MD, Christopher Henry, Crystal Guzzardo, David Paciello, Donald Reese, Drew Ward; Esq, Jack Spaeth, Kevin Conway, Marolyn Wilson, Michele Hummel, Victoria Cataldo
Executive Director: Andria Heath E-mail
Staff
Director of Administrative Operations: Nikki Sheehan E-mail
Marketing Coordinator: Mark Simon E-mail
Events and Rental Coordinator: Mark Piersma E-mail
Development and Community Outreach Coordinator: Heather Wasielewski E-mail
Administrative Assistant: Kyla Jacobs E-mail
Bookkeeper: Carol Heburn
Gift Shop: Daniel Gaska, Leanne Higby, Theresa Weir, Christopher Jakubowski, Lucy Fuentes, Meaghen Gape
Education Director: Mary Hall E-mail
Education Program Coordinator: Kathleen McGill
Education Department: Nicolette Hajdasz, Justin Horender, Ben Oudekirk, Zowie Auger
Veterinarian: Dr. Ellen Hilton
Vet Tech & Registrar: Jackie Gregory
Zoo Area Managers: Mike Bates, Beth Ricci, Jonathan Miller
Buildings and Grounds Superintendent: Gary Mundschenk E-mail
Buildings and Grounds: Chris Donohue, Mikhail Naryvonchyk, Durahin Yasin
Janitorial Technician: Harmonica Washington
