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Sherman A1

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Mon Apr 15, 2019, 05:34 PM Apr 2019

Diversifying the Saint Louis Zoo

When Cassandra Brown Ray became the first African-American woman named chief financial officer at the Saint Louis Zoo earlier this year, she described it as “one of those cup-running-over” moments.

“First woman. First African-American. I stand on a whole lot of shoulders,” said Ray, who also serves as a vice president.

“Many, many prayers support the intentions to get me a seat at the table. For so long, many blacks and women have desired and prepared for a role at the top or a seat at the table, but were never given the opportunity. When young people seeking a profession look at the leadership of the Saint Louis Zoo, they will know that this place is progressive and inclusive.”

Jeffrey Bonner, Dana Brown president and CEO of the Zoo, knew immediately that Ray was the right person for the job.

http://www.stlamerican.com/business/business_news/diversifying-the-saint-louis-zoo/article_9c479ff0-5bef-11e9-b258-3f262aca9080.html

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Diversifying the Saint Louis Zoo (Original Post) Sherman A1 Apr 2019 OP
very nice article. I'm happy for her. I've been there a gazillion times since age 5. Kurt V. Apr 2019 #1
how bout - diversifying the management of the zoo - nt msongs Apr 2019 #2
As she is management Sherman A1 Apr 2019 #3
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