GenZoo is a group of young professionals dedicated to continuing the mission of the Virginia Zoo of engaging our community in taking action to save the world’s wildlife and their ecosystems. The mission of GenZoo is to increase opportunities for young leaders, to build relationships, expand their skills, and advance their careers while advocating and volunteering to advance the mission of the Virginia Zoo: The Virginia Zoo is committed to engaging our community in taking action to save the world’s wildlife and their ecosystems.

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GENZOO Board Members

PRESIDENT James Swindell – SevenVenues

VICE PRESIDENT Ann Marie Woyma – Virginia Beach SPCA

SECRETARY Carley Church – Get’em Services

EX OFFICIO Leigh Anne Abiouness – APLSA

Josh Lepchitz – Liberty Mutual

MacKenzie Mainville – Carnegie Darlet

Cory Woolford – Brightway Insurance

Manda Apiag – Virginia Beach SPCA

Melanie Graham – Old Dominion University

JT Moore – Morgan Stanley

Kayleigh Poggioli – Batten University

Sydney Covey – STRUCTR