Senior Vice President and Executive Director, San Diego Zoo Safari Park

Lisa is responsible for the overall operation of the 1,800-acre Safari Park. She oversees guest services and experiences, retail operations, facilities, horticulture, wildlife care, team engagement and development, as well as community relations. On any given day, Lisa can be found empowering more than 1,800 team members to care for wildlife while inspiring the next generation of conservationists to join our mission. She leads the development of authentic and immersive experiences for guests and the local community—creating an environment where conservation is accessible to thousands of guests, every day, as they discover how the magic of wildlife and nature come together in one-of-a-kind moments at the Safari Park, like no other place on Earth.

Prior to joining San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, Lisa led several retail teams at Apple, including their flagship location in San Francisco. And for nearly 30 years, she led guest-centric teams across the hospitality industry—as Regional Vice President, her portfolio spanned across Utah, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, and Tennessee—also leading Women in Leadership sessions promoting inclusive environments for up-and-coming female leaders.