The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens
Karyn Cooks, MNLM, currently serves as the Major Gifts Officer at The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens, having transitioned from the role of Business Development Director at the American Heart Association, where a focus was on enhancing health equity through corporate and personal investments. Karyn has over a decade of experience in resource development and marketing at DAP Health, contributing significantly to projects supporting individuals affected by HIV/AIDS. Prior roles include consulting for integrated marketing and communications at KCMM and leading digital strategy and community engagement for Get Tested Coachella Valley. Karyn founded Boudoir Essentials, a women's wellness e-commerce platform, and directed programming for Channel One News, a Peabody Award-winning initiative. Karyn holds a Master's Degree in Nonprofit Leadership & Management from ASU Watts College and a B.S. in Communications from Indiana University Bloomington.
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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.