Hardy Kern

Hardy Kern, MPA, is currently the Director of Government Relations, Pesticides and Birds Campaign at American Bird Conservancy. Prior to this, Hardy has extensive experience working in animal care and education roles at Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, Ohio Wildlife Center, and Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium. Hardy has also served as a director and board member at The American Association of Zoo Keepers. Hardy holds a Master of Public Administration degree from Kent State University and a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology from The Ohio State University. Hardy's expertise lies in animal care, education, public administration, and government relations.