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Jim Breheny

Jim Breheny

Senior Vice President and Director: Bronx Zoo

Mr. Breheny manages the day-to-day operation of one of the world’s largest urban zoos. He is an accomplished zoologist with a deep understanding of animals and extensive experience in their care. Jim has participated in the planning and building of many of the Bronx Zoo’s breakthrough exhibits, including Madagascar! at the historic Lion House.
John F. Calvelli

John Calvelli

Executive Vice President: Public Affairs

Mr. Calvelli oversees government and community affairs, communications, and marketing. John serves as a member of the Executive Committee of the International Conservation Partnership (ICP). The ICP helps conservation organizations to coordinate policy initiatives with a focus on educating the U.S. Congress and appropriate governmental agencies on global conservation needs.

Dr. Avecita Chicchón

Dr. Avecita Chicchón

Director: Latin America Program

In 1903 naturalist William Beebe embarked on his first international expedition to study birds in Mexico. Thus began WCS’s century of protecting wildlife and wild lands in Latin America and the Caribbean. Dr. Chicchón oversees more than 45 programs in 14 nations.

Sue Chin

Sue Chin

Vice President of Planning and Design & Chief Architect

Ms. Chin is an architect and oversees the process of exhibit design for WCS. Among her many recent projects at the Bronx Zoo are the Madagascar! exhibit and the Center for Global Conservation.

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Press Contacts

Mary Dixon
Vice-President Communications
T: 718-220-3711
F: 718-220-5555
E: mdixon@wcs.org

Stephen Sautner
Director of Communications
T: 718-220-3682
F: 718-220-5555
E: ssautner@wcs.org

Steve Fairchild
Assistant Director Television
T: 718-220-5189
F: 718-220-5555
E: sfairchild@wcs.org

Max Pulsinelli
Assistant Director, Communications
Bronx Zoo
T: 718-220-5182
F: 718-220-5555
E: mpulsinelli@wcs.org

Barbara Russo
Manager of Communications
Central Park Zoo and Queens Zoo
T: 212-439-6527
F: 212-988-0286
E: brusso@wcs.org

John Delaney
Manager of Science and Wildlife Health Communications
T: 718-220-3682
F: 718-220-5555
E: jdelaney@wcs.org

Fran Hackett
Associate Manager of Communications
New York Aquarium and Prospect Park Zoo
T: 718-265-3428
F: 718-265-3482
E: fhackett@wcs.org

Sophie Bass
Communications Coordinator
T: 718-220-6853
E: sbass@wcs.org