The Gorilla Foundation
Industry: Non-profit organization
DescriptionThe Gorilla Foundation is a non-profit organization founded in 1976 by Francine Patterson in order to purchase the young gorilla named Koko from the San Francisco Zoo. After the purchase, the foundation continued to support Patterson's research as she taught Koko American Sign Language. Founder: Francine Patterson Founded: 1976
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The Gorilla Foundation Employees
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts August 2012 - Present
The Gorilla Foundation September 2010 - August 2012
VCA Lewelling Animal Hospital March 2009 - May 2010
East Bay SPCA Spay and Neuter Clinic April 2008 - March 2009
San Francisco State University August 2007 - December 2008
Skills
Schools, Private Schools, Event Conceptualization, Medical Education, School Nursing, School Safety, Medical Terminology, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Assessment, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Innovation, Product Development, Project Management, Program Management, Production Managment, Facilities Management, Management, Human Resources, Facilities Operations, Supervisory Skills, Supervising, Staff Supervision, Supervisory Experience, Production Management, Production Planning, Technical Training, Technical Management, Technical Leadership, Technical Communication, Technical Design, Venue Management, Live Shows, ASL
Education
San Francisco State University 2004 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts, Theatre
San Diego Zoo Global 2005 - 2010
Sanaga-Yong Chimpanzee Rescue Center 2005 - 2005
The Gorilla Foundation 2001 - 2003
Happy Hollow Zoo 2001 - 2002
Brookfield Zoo 1999 - 2001
Skills
Animal Husbandry, Animal Welfare, Animal Training, Field Work, Wildlife Conservation, Research, Animal Behavior, Wildlife, Zoology, Conservation Issues, Conservation Biology, Wildlife Management, Wildlife Biology, Natural History, Ecology
Education
Oxford Brookes University 2004 — 2005
Master of Science (MSc), Primate Conservation
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1996 — 1998
Bachelor of Science (BS), Zoology
Smithsonian's National Zoo 2015 - Present
Smithsonian's National Zoo July 2012 - Present
The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland 2009 - 2012
University of Stirling May 2008 - December 2011
The Gorilla Foundation December 2007 - April 2008
The Gorilla Foundation July 2007 - December 2007
The Gorilla Foundation July 2006 - July 2007
Education
The University of Stirling 2008 — 2011
PhD, Animal Behaviour (School of Natural Sciences, Psychology)
City University of New York-Hunter College 2004 — 2006
MA, Animal Behavior and Conservation
Fordham University 1999 — 2003
BS, Psychology
Marian Regional Medical Center November 2013 - Present
Self employed July 2012 - Present
Beth Israel Medical Center July 2009 - June 2012
The Gorilla Foundation January 1996 - August 1998
Skills
Medicine, Pediatrics, Surgery, Clinical Research, Treatment, Hospitals, Healthcare, Healthcare Management, EMR, Patient Safety, Public Health, ACLS, Pain Management, Rehabilitation, Sports Injuries, Medical Education, Osteopathic..., Integrative
Education
Touro University College of Medicine 2005 — 2009
Doctor of Osteopathy
University of California, Berkeley 1993 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Anthropology and Religious Studies
theBalm Cosmetics January 2011 - Present
The Gorilla Foundation 2010 - Present
Nordstom's Stoneridge October 2009 - January 2011
Legar Salon July 2008 - October 2009
Lancome, The Boutique September 2005 - July 2008
El Camino Hospital June 2004 - August 2005
Skills
Public Relations, Microsoft Office, Sales, Retail, Cosmetics, Product Development, Training, Beauty Industry, Sales Management, Customer Service, Recruiting, Management, Marketing, Merchandising, Social Networking, Skin Care, Marketing Strategy
Education
San Jose State University
B.A, psychology; behavioral science
San Jose City College Aesthetics Program 2002 2001 — 2002
Foothill College
A.A, social science
H5 May 2015 - Present
Cengage Learning January 2015 - April 2015
Massdrop June 2014 - October 2014
Ask.com September 2011 - June 2014
The Gorilla Foundation June 2010 - June 2011
University of Chicago April 2006 - March 2010
Skills
Linguistics, Data Science, Communication, Dog Walking, Quality Reporting, Teaching Classes, Animal Communication, Information Retrieval, Computational..., Text Mining, Information Extraction, Language Technology, Text Classification, Python scripting, Text Analytics, Python, Scrum, Web Analytics, Data Mining, User Experience
Education
University of Chicago 2004 — 2010
Master of Arts (M.A.), Linguistics
University of California, Santa Barbara 1999 — 2003
Bachelor's degree, English and Linguistics
University of Ghana 2001 — 2002
PetSmart January 2010 - Present
Micke Grove Zoo 2002 - 2008
The Gorilla Foundation January 1996 - September 2002
Skills
Pets, Wildlife, Animal Husbandry, Animal Work, Animal Behavior, Dogs, Veterinary, Animal Nutrition, Veterinary Medicine, Animal Welfare
Education
Mills College 1993 — 1995
Bachelor's degree, Zoology/Animal Biology
Various Projects 2013 - Present
Brookline Commission for Women 2012 - 2012
The Public Schools of Brookline 2009 - 2012
Tufts University 2004 - 2009
Stanford University 2001 - 2003
The Gorilla Foundation 2000 - 2001
Skills
Nutrition, Wellness, Healthcare, Nutritional Counseling, Dietetics, Public Health, Program Development, Food, Nutrition Education, Food Service, Health Promotion, Clinical Nutrition, Medical Nutrition..., Health Education, Program Evaluation
Education
Tufts University 2003 — 2009
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Nutritional Biochemistry
Stanford University 1996 — 1997
Master of Science (MS), Biology
Stanford University 1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology
San Joaquin County Office of Education June 2014 - Present
The Art Institutes January 2012 - November 2013
Visions Unlimited October 2007 - August 2010
The Gorilla Foundation 2002 - 2003
SeaWorld San Diego June 1998 - October 2000
Skills
Higher Education, Teaching, Mental Health, Curriculum Development, Academic Advising, Student Affairs, Case Managment, Staff Development, Disabilities, Coaching, Curriculum Design, Animal Behavior, Animal Training, Community Outreach, Crisis Intervention, Resume Writing, Mental Health Counseling, Management, Supervisory Skills, Student Counseling, Student Leadership, Student Engagement, Veterans Affairs, Veterans Benefits, Overall Wellness, Applied Behavior..., Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Play Therapy, College Teaching, Career Assessment, Career Development, Psychology, Instructional Design, Student Financial Aid, Career Counseling, Student Development, Adolescents, Case Management, Psychotherapy, Workshop Facilitation, Admissions
Education
University of San Francisco 2005 — 2007
Master of Arts, Counseling Psychology
UC Davis 2003 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
California Academy of Sciences May 2015 - Present
Exploratorium May 2015 - Present
La Petite Cuillère March 2015 - June 2015
Chabot Space & Science Center February 2015 - June 2015
The Gorilla Foundation May 2014 - December 2014
Pomona College July 2013 - May 2014
Pomona College Information Technology Services April 2010 - May 2014
McCowan Animal Behavior Laboratory for Welfare & Conservation July 2013 - August 2013
Dr. Deborah Burke, Pomona College Department of Lingusitics and Cognitive Science May 2012 - May 2013
Dr. Patricia Smiley, Pomona College Department of Psychology October 2011 - May 2012
Skills
Research, SPSS, Cognitive Science, Animal Behavior, Psychology, Data Analysis, Python, Editing, Microsoft Office, Qualitative Research, Animal Care, Gorilla Behavior and..., Non-human primates, Science Education, Science Museums
Education
Pomona College 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Linguistics and Cognitive Science
Classical High School 2006 — 2010
Jane Goodall's "Roots & Shoots" August 2008 - Present
The Gorilla Foundation December 2012 - Present
Walden University 2009 - 2014
Huntington Learning Center August 2011 - July 2013
Albertina Kerr Centers March 2011 - August 2011
Chimp Haven January 2011 - February 2011
Springfield Public Schools January 2009 - January 2010
Drury University February 2008 - March 2008
DEPARTMENT OF NEUROLOGY August 1998 - December 1999
US Navy June 1987 - August 1987
Skills
Teaching, Psychology, Statistics, Research, Tutoring, Classroom, Grant Writing, Treatment, Public Speaking, Special Education, Community Outreach, Program Development, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Adult Education, Science, Volunteer Management, Biology, Environmental Awareness, Conservation Issues, Program Evaluation, Environmental Education, Grants, Curriculum Development, Ecology, Wildlife Conservation, Higher Education
Education
Duke University 2013 — 2013
Medical Neuroscience, Neuroscience, Graduate Certificate
University of Melbourne 2013 — 2013
Epigenetics, Molecular Genetics, Graduate Certificate - Distinction
Walden University 2009 — 2013
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Evolutionary Neurosychology, 4.0
Drury University 2006 — 2008
M.Ed., Human Development & Educational Psychology
Western State Colorado University 1996 — 1998
BA, Biology / Biochemistry
Bel Rea Institute 1994 — 1996
AS, Animal Health Science
University of Maryland College Park 1993 — 1994
Biology, Philosophy
Montgomery College 1992 — 1993
Biology
The Gorilla Foundation February 2006 - Present
Alameda County Public Schools January 2005 - January 2006
Education
University of Cape Town
African studies/Philosophy
Chabot
EMT, Emergency Medicine
Dominican School of Philosophy & Theology
MA, Philosophy
Saint Mary's College of California
BA, Greek Philosophy
Bonita House November 2013 - Present
Blue & Gold Fleet February 2013 - November 2013
The Gorilla Foundation March 2010 - July 2012
United Airlines January 1995 - March 2010
Aston Hotels & Resorts September 1993 - April 1995
NORCAL Mutual Insurance Company 1990 - 1993
Skills
Cpr Certified, First Aid, AED, Fundraising, Microsoft Office, Promotions, Volunteer Management, Public Speaking
Education
Chabot College 2009 — 2010
The Gorilla Foundation- www.koko.org March 2014 - Present
The Gorilla Foundation August 2013 - March 2014
Residential Estate Woodside, CA January 2008 - February 2014
Skills
Customer Service, Event Planning, Volunteer Management, Administrative..., Strategic Planning, Management, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Event Management, Nonprofits, Leadership, Social Media, Public Relations, Social Networking, Marketing
Education
Cabrillo College 1988 — 1991
Santa Cruz high school
The Gorilla Foundation February 2015 - Present
Graham Middle School September 2008 - Present
Private October 2013 - May 2015
Doggieville Dog Daycare and Sleepovers June 2013 - March 2014
Palo Alto Hills Golf & Country Club November 2010 - October 2012
Los Altos Mountain View Aquatic Club (LAMVAC) August 2007 - November 2010
City of Mountain View 2006 - 2010
Skills
Coaching, Teaching, Leadership, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Public Speaking
Education
San Francisco State University 2014 — 2016
Bachelor's Degree, Zoology/Animal Biology
Foothill College 2011 — 2014
Associate's Degree, Psychology
Foothill College 2010 — 2014
Associate's Degree, Social Sciences
The Climate Corporation April 2012 - Present
The Gorilla Foundation December 2008 - Present
Skills
Facebook API, JIRA, Agile Project Management, SEM, Social Media, Start-ups, CMS, Facebook, SEO, Agile, Scrum, Big Data, Ruby on Rails, Health, eCommerce, Analytics, Email Marketing, E-commerce, Agile Methodologies, CRM, Digital Marketing, Digital Strategy, Software Development, User Experience, Git, Mobile Devices, Online Advertising, Product Management, Social Media Marketing, Web Analytics, Strategic Partnerships, Ruby, Content Management
Education
University of Maryland College Park
The Gorilla Foundation November 2014 - Present
The Gorilla Foundation 1999 - October 2014
Lockheed Palo Alto Research Laboratory November 1975 - December 1996
Skills
Conservation Issues, Grant Writing, Databases, Non-profits, Research, Strategic Planning, Program Development, Teaching, Fundraising, Public Speaking
Education
Stanford University 1975 — 1984
Ph.D., Computational Mechanics
University of Arizona 1972 — 1974
Master of Science (M.S.), Mechanical Engineering
Penn State University 1968 — 1971
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Aerospace Engineering
The Humane Society of the United States August 2012 - Present
San Francisco Theological Seminary February 2015 - Present
Notre Dame de Namur University September 2013 - October 2014
Pacific School of Religion January 2011 - May 2011
San Francisco Theological Seminary January 2010 - May 2010
San Francisco Theological Seminary January 2009 - May 2009
Kaiser Permanente Division of Research 2004 - 2009
United Behavioral Health 2001 - 2004
The Gorilla Foundation 1998 - 2001
Skills
Program Evaluation, Research Design, Statistics, Grant Writing, Teaching, Animal Behavior, Environmental Issues, Environmental Education, Distance Learning, Grants, Research, Program Development, Data Analysis, Higher Education, Community Outreach, Experimental Design, SAS/SQL, science writing, Writing For The Web, animal theology, Animal Welfare, animal ethics, Access, Moodle, Grant Research, Outcomes Research, Health Outcomes, Science Journalism, Public Speaking, Ethics, Volunteer Management, Editing, Web Content Management, Nonprofits
Education
Graduate Theological Union 2006 — 2012
PhD, Ethics and Social Theory
Hunter College, City University of New York 1984 — 1991
M. Phil., Biopsychology, Animal Behavior
Wittenberg University 1980 — 1984
B.A., Psychology (minors in biology, sociology)
Sutro Biopharma, Inc. February 2014 - Present
Boy Scouts of America 2012 - Present
The Gorilla Foundation July 2012 - February 2014
Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Ltd January 2012 - June 2012
NGM Biopharmaceuticals November 2008 - January 2012
Fibrogen June 2007 - November 2008
Renovis March 2002 - June 2007
Palo Alto Pet Hospital 2000 - 2001
The Gorilla Foundation 1998 - 2000
UC Davis Medical Center 1994 - 1998
Skills
In Vivo, Immunology, Research, Laboratory, In Vitro, Drug Development, Histology, Drug Discovery, Animal Models, Toxicology, Pharmacology, Biotechnology, ELISA, Veterinary
Education
California State University-Chico 1988 — 1993
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology, General
Marysville High 1984 — 1987
Pan African Sanctuary Alliance January 2015 - Present
Act for Great Apes 2013 - Present
Rotary International 2011 - Present
Ape Action Africa June 2009 - Present
The Gorilla Foundation August 2004 - March 2008
Marketing, sales, general management 1975 - 2002
Skills
Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Conservation Issues, Capacity Building, Start-ups, Grant Writing, Management, Sustainability, Corporate Communications, International Business, Community Development, Community Outreach, Public Relations
Education
Thunderbird School of Global Management 1974 — 1975
MIM, International Management
Universidad de Valencia 2002 — 2003
Philosofía y Letras
DePauw University 2000 — 2004
BA, Physics, chemistry, Spanish
Oregon Humane Society July 2011 - Present
Oregon Humane Society February 2004 - July 2011
Willamette Valley Development Officers 2001 - 2008
1000 Friends of Oregon September 1999 - January 2004
The Nature Conservancy of Texas June 1993 - July 1995
The Gorilla Foundation March 1986 - June 1989
Skills
Fundraising, Stewardship, Grant Writing, Non-profits, Community Outreach, Board Development, Philanthropy, Editing, Public Speaking, Volunteer Management, Newsletters, Media Relations, Nonprofits, Grants, Planned Giving, Strategic Planning, Annual Giving, Non-profit...
Education
The University of Chicago 1974 — 1977
AB, Humanities
Portland State University 1973 — 1974
University Scholars Program
Interlochen Arts Academy 1972 — 1973
Theatre/Theater
UCSF August 2010 - Present
Ernest Gallo Clinic and Research Center July 2007 - August 2010
Ernest Gallo Clinic and Research Center, UCSF March 2006 - June 2007
The Gorilla Foundation 2004 - 2006
The Parkinson's Institute February 2003 - September 2004
Skills
Scientific Writing, Microsoft Office, Project Management, Licensing, Grant Writing, Health Policy, Microsoft Excel, Budgets, Biotechnology
Education
University of California, Berkeley 2006 — 2008
Post Baccalaureate Pre-Med
University of California, Santa Barbara 1997 — 2002
BA History, Public Policy
San Francisco General Hospital May 2006 - Present
The Gorilla Foundation February 2002 - February 2003
Family Caregiver Alliance May 2000 - February 2002
Brandon College 1989 - 1990
Skills
Patient Safety, Patient Education, Nursing, Medical/Surgical, ACLS, Mental Health, Social Media, Acute Care, Patient Advocacy, Nursing Education, BLS, Teaching, Healthcare
Education
University of San Francisco 2004 — 2005
RN license, Nursing
University of Pennsylvania 1989 — 1994
PhD, Education
University of Pennsylvania 1980 — 1984
Bachelor's degree, Biology - Animal Behavior
Harvard Summer School
Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos April 2014 - April 2014
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign February 2014 - March 2014
Banfield Pet Hospital August 2010 - May 2013
The Gorilla Foundation February 2008 - June 2010
NC State University August 2005 - May 2006
Skills
Veterinary Medicine, Public Speaking, Research, Interdisciplinary..., Anatomic Pathology, Wildlife Conservation, Animal Behavior, Operant Conditioning
Education
Western University of Health Sciences 2010 — 2014
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, One Health & Conservation Medicine
North Carolina State University 2002 — 2006
Bachelor's Degree, B.S. Zoology; Minor in Genetics
Harmony for the Home May 2015 - Present
UC Berkeley March 2009 - August 2013
Pacific Primary School July 2003 - March 2009
The Gorilla Foundation July 2001 - July 2003
San Francisco Film Society June 1998 - June 2001
Planning and Conservation League 1990 - 1995
Education
University of California, Berkeley 1997 — 1998
B.A., Anthropology