Buchanan John

Buchanan John is a dedicated professional with extensive experience in both operations management and volunteer work at ZooKnoxville. Since 2008, Buchanan has volunteered as a keeper assistant, primarily focusing on Southern White rhinos and black bears, while also playing a key role in organizing educational programs like the Animal Talk lecture series. Concurrently, since 2000, they have served as an Operations Manager at Elavon, Inc., where they oversee employee training and process improvement in payment processing solutions. Buchanan earned a Bachelor of Science in Communications from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, exhibiting a strong academic background complemented by a commitment to education and community engagement.