Kari Hart

Kari Hart is currently the Director of Professional Development and Education at the Association of Zoos and Aquariums since February 2022. Prior to this, Kari held various education and management positions at the Wildlife Conservation Society from April 2016 to January 2022. Before that, Kari worked at the Audubon Nature Institute from May 2012 to April 2016 in guest engagement, education outreach, bugmobile outreach, and visitor programs. Kari holds a Master of Education degree in Teaching and Learning from Clemson University and a Bachelor's degree in Biology/Biological Sciences from Appalachian State University.