The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
Allison Valentine Krupp is an accomplished marketing professional with extensive experience in diverse industries, including wildlife conservation and plant-based food. Currently serving as Vice President of Marketing at The Living Desert Zoo and Botanical Gardens since June 2023, Allison leads a team focused on wildlife conservation narratives and fostering public connections to desert ecosystems. Prior experience includes roles as SVP of Marketing and SVP of Corporate Development and Brand Partnership at The Planting Hope Company, Inc., where marketing efforts supported a publicly traded plant-based food brand. As Managing Partner at KW Consulting Group, Inc., Allison specialized in commercial real estate marketing strategies, while also holding the position of Vice President of Marketing at Fresh Thyme Market and Senior Director of Marketing and Operations at The Jaffe Companies. Academically, Allison holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications from Western Illinois University and has additional educational experience at California State University, Long Beach.
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The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
For more than 50 years, The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens has been a beloved community gem and leading conservation organization. Millions of guests have come to the park to explore and learn about the desert’s wildlife and wild places through the Zoo’s interactive and immersive habitats, engaging activities, hiking trails, and botanic gardens. Ready to work on the wild side? The Living Desert is a fun, engaging, and impactful place to work and is looking for highly skilled, motivated, and dedicated individuals to join our team. Career opportunities include roles in animal care, conservation, education, fundraising, facilities, food service, guest services, business administration, retail, security, and more. Our team members make a difference in our local community and around the world each day. Together, they further the Zoo’s mission of desert conservation and inspire quests to discover a passion for the desert’s wildlife and wild places. --- The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens is a nonprofit, accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, ensuring the highest standards of all aspects of animal care, education, conservation, public service, and operations.