Women of Impact: Sarah Tsitso G'09 G'24: Executive Director, Forest Park Zoo

For Sarah Tsitso, impact is measured not just in numbers, but in lives both human and animal. Over the past decade, she has helped transform the Zoo in Forest Park in Springfield, MA, into a financially stable, mission-driven organization rooted in conservation, education, and rehabilitation. Today, the zoo at 125+ years is not only thriving but also redefining what modern zoos can be—places where injured, abandoned, and non-releasable animals find lifelong care and where visitors leave with a deeper understanding of their role in protecting wildlife.