Lori O'Day

Lori O'Day has a diverse work experience in the field of education and community partnerships. Lori is currently working as the Director of Education and Community Partnerships at The Buffalo Zoo, where they have been since August 2022. Prior to this role, they served as the Volunteer Manager at The Buffalo Zoo from June 2021 to August 2022.

Before joining The Buffalo Zoo, Lori worked at the Larimer Humane Society from April 2018 to July 2020 as the Volunteer and Humane Education Program Manager. Lori also worked at Neighbor Network from September 2015 to March 2018 as the Volunteer and Communications Manager.

Lori's career in the field of education started at the Denver Zoo, where they worked as the Camp Coordinator from May 2008 to April 2015. Lori also gained experience as an Environmental Educator at the Environmental Learning Center (CSU) from 2006 to 2008.

Overall, Lori O'Day has a strong background in education, volunteer management, and communications, with a focus on community partnerships and humane education programs.

Lori O'Day holds a Master of Science degree in Human Dimensions of Natural Resources from Colorado State University, which they earned from 2005 to 2007. Prior to this, they completed their Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education, with a focus on Elementary Education and Biological Sciences, at Eastern Illinois University from 1995 to 1998.