[col w="6"]<h3>Chair</h3>[caption id="attachment_2550" align="alignleft" width="150"]<img src="http://web3.gowebsolutions.com/~aazook/wp-content/uploads/melaina3.jpg" alt=" Melaina Wallace - Disney&#039;s Animal Kingdom" width="150" height="159" class="size-full wp-image-2550" />  Melaina Wallace - <em>Disney's Animal Kingdom</em>[/caption][/col][col w="6"]<img class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-1132" title="pdc_color_logo" src="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/wp-content/uploads/pdc_color_logo-155x300.jpg" alt="pdc_color_logo" width="155" height="300" />[/col]<h3>Purpose</h3>
The Professional Development Committee's Mission is to provide continual resources for professional growth through leadership and educational opportunities for all National AAZK members.

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The Passerine Husbandry Workshop  taught by Dr. Robert Webster from the Toledo Zoo, sponsored by Marion Zoological, Mazuri, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom.   This  a 6-hour workshop that focuses on allowing keepers being able to share their own personal or their own facilities advancements in the care of these small birds.   PDF's of this workshop can be found in the <a href="http://aecetia.net/gws/aazk/members/login.php">Member's Only</a> section of the website.

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<em>Dr. Robert Webster giving one of many bird husbandry talks</em>

The Rotating Exhibit Workshop hosted by keepers from the Denver Zoo, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Philadelphia Zoo, and Point Defiance Zoo.   This type of animal exhibitry is starting to become a new direction and method of revitalizing old exhibits while staying in existing footprints and addressing the ever rising expectations of animal welfare and behavioral husbandry.  This two hour workshop focuses on the daily opportunities and challenges associated with this type of exhibit with emphasis on enrichment, safety, guest experience, along with the flexibility, freedom, and limitations that one might face if considering a change in this style of animal exhibitry. PDF's of this workshop can be found in the <a href="../members/login.php">Member's Only</a> section of the website

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<em>Andrew Rowan and Mike Murray talk about their rotating exhibit Predator Ridge</em>

<strong>The Future</strong>

The main focus of the Professional Development Committee is to concentrate on continuing education and  professional development for animal keepers,  increasing their role in the future of the AAZK.

<em><strong>Professional Development Committee Members</strong></em>

  
<h3>Bob Cisneros - AAZK President</h3>
<h3>Board Oversight</h3>
<h3>San Diego Zoo</h3>
 
<h3>Melaina Wallace - Co-chair</h3>
<h3>Disney's Animal Kingdom</h3>
 
<h3>Ellen Vossekull - Co-Chair</h3>
<h3>Utah's Hogle Zoo</h3>
 
<div><strong>Victor Alm</strong></div>
 Oakland Zoo
<div><strong>Leanne Blinco</strong></div>
 Disney's Animal Kingdom
<div><strong>Mike Murray</strong></div>
 Denver Zoo
<div><strong>Aaron Jesue</strong></div>
<strong> </strong>North Carolina Zoo
<div><strong>Eunice Hui</strong></div>
<strong> </strong>CuriOdyssey
<div><strong>Dawn Sohr</strong></div>
 Brookfield Zoo
<div><strong>Andrew Rowan</strong></div>
 Denver Zoo
<div><strong>Anthony Nielsen</strong></div>
<strong> </strong>Lincoln Park Zoo
<div><strong>T'noya Thopmson Gonzales</strong></div>
<strong> </strong>Moody Gardens
<div><strong>Chris Mooney</strong></div>
<strong> </strong>San Diego Zoo
<div><strong>Sasha Stallard</strong></div>
<strong> </strong>San Diego Zoo's Safari Park
<div><strong>Janee Thill</strong></div>
<strong> </strong>Sequoia Park Zoo
<div><strong>Emily Merola</strong></div>
<strong> </strong>Utah's Hogle Zoo