Lisa Marie Avendaño
Conservation Impact | Animal Well-being | Community Engagement | Technology | Campus Stewardship | Chief Operating Officer, Houston Zoo
- Role
- Chief Operating Officer at Houston Zoo
- Location
- Houston, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Lisa Marie Avendaño
A mission-based strategic leader with a proven history of strengthening animal welfare standards and programs, developing successful teams, and providing exemplary guest service while inspiring confidence and loyalty in employees, peers, and external audiences. A highly organized manager skilled in project planning, implementation and completion with special attention to accountability, stakeholder input and creation of effective partnerships.
Experience
Chief Operating Officer
Oct 2025 — Present
Education
The University of Texas at Austin
Bachelor's degree
University of Houston-Clear Lake
Master of Business Administration, Leadership Concentration
University of Houston-Clear Lake
Master of Arts - MA
Houston Community College
Certificate - Zoo Keeper Technology
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