Thursday, May 11, 2023
(Virginia Beach, VA) – Through a rigorous competitive process, the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center has selected Mackenzie Di Nardo to join the leadership team as the Vice President of Marketing where she will lead all aspects of marketing and public relations.
Di Nardo is well acquainted with the Virginia Aquarium, having served as the Public Relations Manager from August 2021 until November 2022, when she was named Interim Vice President of Marketing. Prior to joining the Virginia Aquarium, Di Nardo served as a content and brand manager for Reed & Associates Marketing and held various positions of progressive leadership at BCF Agency. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Communication, with a concentration in public relations and a minor in marketing, from Radford University.
“Mackenzie brings a proven record of success to our team,” expressed Cynthia Whitbred-Spanoulis, Director of the Virginia Aquarium. “Her creativity, leadership, and experience resonate well with the Virginia Aquarium’s brand and team members, and I look forward to the marketing and public relations strategy she will develop to support our strategic plans and long-range plans.”
Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center
The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and the Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums. The Aquarium is also a member of World Association of Zoos and Aquariums. The Virginia Aquarium's mission is to inspire conservation of the marine environment through education, research, and sustainable practices. It is located at 717 General Booth Boulevard, just south of Rudee Inlet in Virginia Beach. Visit www.VirginiaAquarium.com for more information.
The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, supports the work of the Virginia Aquarium. The Foundation procures and maintains the Aquarium's exhibits, including the animals and habitats. It is also responsible for annual and capital fundraising, administration and funding for the Virginia
Aquarium Stranding Response Program, conservation and scientific research efforts, and the Aquarium's mission-related education programs. You can be a part of our mission by making a tax-deductible donation to support our programming.
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