"Civility and the Future of Zoos and Aquariums"
Dr. Stephen Coan
Tuesday, May 26, 2015 ▪ 6pm
The Ferguson Library
One Public Library Plaza ▪ Stamford, CT
An officer of Mystic Aquarium since 2001, Dr. Coan advanced from COO in 2004 to President and CEO in 2006. During his tenure, Mystic Aquarium has expanded its reach in various mission-driven programs through his unwavering leadership and stewardship. In 2014, Mystic Aquarium received the National Medal for Museum and Library Service at the White House in recognition for outreach programming serving at-risk youth and individuals with special needs.
Robert L. Dilenschneider, Founder and President of The Dilenschneider Group, developed the idea for this series after recognizing that "the lack of civility in every segment of society...has become a crippling epidemic that threatens the future of our country. Something must be done."
As the largest cultural attraction in Southeastern New England, Mystic Aquarium reaches over 700,000 guests each year with the mission to inspire people to care for and protect our ocean planet. Thousands more are engaged through conservation and educational programs.
Dr. Coan's steadfast guidance is instrumental in the exceptional efforts being made by Mystic Aquarium toward the development of our local, regional and global communities.