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San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance
David Miller leads San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance’s marketing department in planning, crafting, and executing communications, sales, membership, licensing, and sponsorship initiatives, with the ultimate goal of driving guest engagement and education to further the organization’s mission of saving wildlife and advocating for a world where all life thrives.
Prior to joining SDZWA, Miller served as SVP, brand marketing at Universal Studios Hollywood. There, he directed content strategy and development for both online and offline marketing and oversaw Universal’s intellectual property relationships and co-branding efforts. Miller also worked as director of marketing communications for the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and led marketing, branding and outreach efforts for performances at the Hollywood Bowl and at Walt Disney Concert Hall.
Miller has proven success in defining creative vision and leading project teams to execute on a global scale. His expertise in engaging audiences and creating memorable experiences makes him well suited to build meaningful and lasting connections between people and wildlife, and grow even greater support in San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance’s commitment to save species worldwide.
Miller holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration and management from Biola University with an emphasis in marketing. He serves on the brand/content committee of Visit California, a nonprofit working in partnership with the state’s travel industry.