Nashville Zoo
Amanda Holler is an experienced event management professional with a robust background in fundraising and volunteer coordination. Currently serving as the Development Events Coordinator at Nashville Zoo since July 2018 and as the Fundraising Events Manager for Special Olympics DC since April 2017, Amanda oversees a range of fundraising events. In addition, Amanda holds the position of Manager of Volunteer Programs and Special Events at Arlington Street People's Assistance Network, where responsibilities include planning fundraising events and managing over 4,000 volunteers. Prior roles include Assistant Planner at A Sweet Soiree and Restaurant General Manager at Potbelly Sandwich Works. Amanda earned a Bachelor of Science and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management, and Public Relations from Penn State University.
Nashville Zoo
Nashville Zoo at Grassmere is a 188-acre institution accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) whose mission is to inspire a culture of understanding and discovery of our natural world through conservation, innovation and leadership. Located in the heart of Nashville, the zoo has an extensive animal collection within its current 88 acres of developed exhibits. The Zoo attracts more than one million visitors annually as well as serving a diverse community through outreach programs within greater Nashville and mid-Tennessee.