Dr. Beth Stevens inspires thousands of Cast Members daily, serving as vice president of Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Animal Programs. In 2006, she also represented the interests of professionals working in the zoological field nation-wide by serving as president of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). Like the AZA, Disney is dedicated to the advancement of conservation, education, science, and recreation, as evidenced by two Disney AZA-accredited facilities: Disney’s Animal Kingdom and The Seas with Nemo and Friends. As AZA President, Beth facilitated partnerships between Disney and the AZA to develop new business initiatives, including cross-promotional opportunities associated with Disney’s The Wild film. In 2006, the AZA also completed a groundbreaking study funded by the National Science Foundation entitled “Why Zoos and Aquariums Matter: Visitor Impact Study.” The results of this research indicated that adults who visited accredited zoos and aquariums in North America experienced a measurable change in their attitude toward wildlife conservation and protecting the environment (www.aza.org).