The San Diego Zoo's Conservation and Research for Endangered Species: Divisions & Staff

CRES staff The staff of the center for Conservation and Research for Endangered Species at the Arnold & Mabel Beckman Center.

Allison Alberts Allison Alberts, Ph.D.

Administration

  • Allison Alberts, Ph.D., Director of Conservation and Research, Benirschke Chair
  • John Andy Phillips, Ph.D., Deputy Director of Conservation and Research
  • Jeffrey Opdycke, Associate Director/Operations
  • Howard Anderson, Senior Financial Analyst
  • Carol Rhynsburger, Operations Supervisor
  • Katika Bade, Office Manager
  • Laura Walko, Administrative Assistant
  • Linda Hennes, Grants Coordinator
  • Kiersten Suszko, Grants Coordinator
  • Cindy Wallace, Operations Coordinator
  • Peter Keim, Senior Construction and Maintenance Worker
  • Chris Nagem, Gardener
  • Chet Rapenport, Building and Grounds Attendant
  • Guadalupe Roosa, Building and Grounds Attendant