Conversations from Penn State: Cathy Willis Spraetz

Chimp Haven President and CEO Cathy Willis Spraetz discusses the work being done at the national chimpanzee sanctuary.

About the Guest

Cathy Willis Spraetz currently serves as President & CEO of Chimp Haven, the National Chimpanzee Sanctuary in Keithville, LA. Prior to coming to Chimp Haven, Willis Spraetz, a native of Atlanta, served several nonprofit organizations in Georgia over two decades as their CEO, focusing primarily in the area of disabilities, as well as domestic violence. Full bio.

More from the Interview

• Meet the Chimps at Chimp Haven
• More on Chimpanzees
• CHIMP Act of 2000
• NIH: Chimpanzee Management Program

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• Penn State Forum Speaker Series

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