History Committee
Purpose & Tasks
Purpose: Maintaining the legacy and continuity of ZRA by safeguarding its past and documenting its present as we grow and flourish.
Standing Tasks:
- Oversee the preservation and documentation of ZRA’s historical records and heritage
- Engage with members contribute to history records and share their stories, experiences, and artifacts related to ZRA.
- Stay current with preservation technology to ensure long term preservation
- Involve younger members in historical projects to foster a sense of continuity and respect for ZRA heritage
Current Goals & Projects
- Continue to edit the Milwaukee Archive Inventory on Google Drive with scanned, identified, and added documents.
- Possibly send someone to Milwaukee to help determine what’s scanned/available
- Find missing conference information
- Sort and organize incoming historical records from other ZRA members
- Create a History Committee Policy and SOP, retention plan
History Committee Resources
History Committee Members
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Committee Chair
Jasmine Alvarado
Species Management Specialist
Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
904-757-4463 x131
Leader since 2024
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Committee Vice-chair
Faith Benassi
Exhibits Registrar
Milwaukee County Zoo
Faith.Benassi@milwaukeecountywi.gov
414-256-5448
Leader since 2024
Committee Members
Donna Bear
Jacksonville Zoo and Botanical Gardens
Board Liaison
Annual Conference Committee
Bylaws Committee
Ethics Committee
ZRA Committees - Overview
Marketing & Outreach Committee
Membership Services Committee
Newsletter Committee
Nominations & Elections Committee
Professional Development Committee
Standards Committee
Strategic Planning Committee
Training Committee
Task Forces
Website Management
ZRA - About Us
Contact Us
General
Shelly Roach, President
Columbus Zoo & Aquarium
P: 614-645-3429
F: 614-645-3465
shelly.roach@columbuszoo.orgMembership Chair
Vickie Edel, Chair
Audubon Nature Institute
P: 504-212-5369
vedel@auduboninstitute.orgProfessional Development
ZRA connects, trains and empowers the community of zoo and aquarium registrars.
