Background
Sheng, Y. Sherry was born on November 14, 1950 in Taipei, Taiwan. Came to the United States, 1973.
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Y. Sherry Sheng
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Bachelor of Science in Zoology, National Taiwan U., 1973; Master of Science in Fisheries Biology, U. Washington, 1977.
Career
Fisheries biologist, Alaska Department Fish and Game, Juneau, 1976-1977; tour guide, Seattle Aquarium, 1977; aquarium naturalist, Seattle Aquarium, 1977-1980; acting curator of programs, Seattle Aquarium, 1980-1981; curator of programs, Seattle Aquarium, 1981-1985; director, Seattle Aquarium, 1985-1988; director, Metropolitan Washington Park Zoo, Portland, Oregon, since 1988. Adjunct Professor Seattle Pacific U., 1978-1981.
Achievements
Membership
Board of directors Portland Visiting Association, since 1990, Oregon State Board Forestry, since 1990. National Forest Foundation, since 1992, member Executive Committee, since 1992. Member administrative review committee Oregon State Board Higher Education, 1992-1993.
Member Governor-Elect Transit Team, 1994-1995. Fellow American Leadership Forum (senior). Member American Zoo and Aquarium Association (professional), International Union Dirs.
Zoological Gardens, Rotary Club Portland (board directors).
Interests
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Nationality
American
Awards
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Recipient Women of Achievement award Oregon Common for Women, 1990, Excellence in Management award Seattle Management Association, 1987. Wilbert McLeod Chapman scholar U. Washington, 1976.Recipient Women of Achievement award Oregon Common for Women, 1990, Excellence in Management award Seattle Management Association, 1987. Wilbert McLeod Chapman scholar U. Washington, 1976.