7 Debbie Clemens, Orangutan Outreach Coordinator, Career Transition, Chicago Brookfield Zoo

Debbie Clemens is a 2013 graduate of Dragonfly’s Advanced Inquiry Program. She completed her masters’ work through Chicago Zoological Society at Brookfield Zoo, which she identifies as her happy place. Debbie’s Master Plan focuses on orangutan conservation and she strives to educate others about the red apes and raise awareness about the plight of wild orangutans. Following graduation, Debbie took on the role of Sr. Coordinator of the Advanced Inquiry Program at Brookfield Zoo for 4 years. She then dove even further into the world of orangutan conservation and moved on to become the Outreach Coordinator for the U.S. based charity, Orangutan Outreach (www.redapes.org). Her role with the organization includes managing social media, fostering new and existing partnerships, and managing special campaigns and initiatives. Debbie would love to connect with any and all orangutan lovers. She can be reached at [email protected]

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