Seattle Aquarium
Elizabeth Govas has extensive experience in customer service and animal care. Since July 2019, Elizabeth has worked as an Animal Care Technician and provided relief in Life Sciences/Operations at the Seattle Aquarium. Prior roles include Front Office Manager, Housekeeping Supervisor, and Front Desk Supervisor at Courtyard by Marriott from March 2014 to March 2021, and Guest Service Team Lead at Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Seattle/Pioneer Square from October 2012 to March 2014. Elizabeth began a career in hospitality as a Guest Service Agent at Hampton Inn and Suites Downtown Seattle and Hotel 71 from August 2009 to September 2012 and July 2006 to July 2009, respectively. Additionally, Elizabeth was a Guest Services Associate at Hotel Burnham for one year and a Bookseller at Borders from 2002 to 2005. Elizabeth holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Aquatic and Fishery Science from the University of Washington, obtained between 2009 and 2012, and completed earlier education at Northeastern Illinois University and Whitney Young Magnet High School.
Seattle Aquarium
The Seattle Aquarium is the ninth largest aquarium in the U.S. by attendance and among the top five paid visitor attractions in the Puget Sound region. Since our opening, we’ve hosted over 22 million visitors and provided marine conservation education to over 1.6 million school children. We’re proud to be accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Opened in 1977, the Seattle Aquarium was owned and operated by the City of Seattle Department of Parks and Recreation until 2010, when the nonprofit Seattle Aquarium Society assumed its management—a model used by most leading zoos and aquariums across the country. In 2007, the Aquarium opened a major expansion that added 18,000 square feet of space to the facility, including an impressive 120,000-gallon exhibit, a gift shop, café, meeting/event space and more. Our mission, Inspiring Conservation of Our Marine Environment, is reflected in everything we do—exhibits, events, conservation and education programs, research activities and more. This important work wouldn’t be possible without support from our community, members, staff and volunteers. The Seattle Aquarium operates as a nonprofit 501c3, through a long-term operating agreement with the City of Seattle Department of Parks and Recreation.