Cora joined the ORF team in 2025 and is currently studying Wildlife Ecology at the University of Cincinnati. She brings 5+ years of experience from the Cincinnati Zoo, where she led educational programs and worked with invertebrates. Cora is especially passionate...
Cassandra joined ORF the summer of 2024 and loves being able to help educate children for a better tomorrow. She graduated from the Ohio State University with a bachelor’s degree in zoology with a minor in education. She is currently pursuing a masters degree in...
Carly joined the ORF team in March 2025 as the Communications Intern. She is set to graduate from Miami University with a double major in Media + Communications and Strategic Communication in May 2026. On campus, Carly is involved with Miami’s esports program as...
Christy joined the Ohio River Foundation team in the summer of 2023. A university of Cincinnati alumni, Christy has a decade of experience at both the Cincinnati Zoo and the Newport Aquarium. Christy is passionate about helping kids connect, explore, and get hands on...
Candace came aboard ORF in the Fall of 2023. She received her BS in Biology with secondary education endorsements from Campbellsville University. She spent the majority of her childhood playing in creeks and is excited to come full circle as an educator leading Ohio...
Amanda has a strong passion for environmental education, service, and community. She earned a Bachelors of Science in Zoology from The Ohio State University. Then worked for the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden’s Education Department as the AmeriCorps...
