Tanya Smith
President/Founder/Officer
From: Cook County, IL
"Animal Lover, Water, Nature Enthusiast"
Amanda Rials
Board Member
From: Southeast AL
"Traveler, Motivator, Networker"
Jim Jackson
Board Member
"Resolute, Dedicated, Friendly"
Julie Howard, PhD
Board Member
"Compassionate, Determined, Blessed"
JR Shaw
Board Member
Tracy Garry
Board Member
Virginia Rankin
Board Member
From: New Orleans, LA
" Compassionate, Determined, Capable"
Tanya Smith
President/Founder/Officer
From: Cook County, IL
"Animal Lover, Water, Nature Enthusiast"
Scott Smith
Vice President, Officer
From: Muskegon, MI
"Lakes, Rivers, Mountains"
Amanda Smith
Treasurer, Officer
From: Sandwich, IL
"Loving, Caring, Trustworthy"
Emily McCormack
Animal Curator & Intern Coordinator
From: Oswego, NY
"Animal Mom, Fisherwoman, Water lover"
Keira Haley
Director of Philanthropy
From: Waterbury, CT
"Innovator, Collaborator, Resilient"
Dr. Kellyn Sweeley
Staff Veterinarian
From: North Attleboro, MA
"Compassionate, Happy, Cheese"
Laurie Vanderwal
Assistant Animal Curator & Gift Shop Manager
From: SW Ontario
"Positive, Hard Working, Empathetic"
Sandy Ames
Donor Relations
From: Door County, WI
"Animal Lover, Caring, Inquisitive"
Cheryl King
Marketing
From: Medina, NY
"Animal/Nature Lover"
Janell Honey
Lodging Coordinator
From: Kansas City, MO
"Family, Animals, Nature"
Miranda Smith
Public Relations
From: Hope, AR
"Passionate, Caring, Adventurous"
Shayleen Richert
Education Coordinator
From: Lowell, AR
"Dr. Pepper Lover, Naturalist, Adventurous"
Victor Smith
Maintenance Coordinator
From: Hot Springs, AR
"Hardworking, Adventurous, Enthusiastic"
David Enden
Communications
From: Long Island, NY
"Psychology, Cookies, Growth"
Abbey Korte
Animal Care Staff
From: Chico, CA
"Witty, Determined, Wildlife"
Danika Torgersen
Wildlife Interpreter
From: Poulsbo, WA
"Conservationist, Witty, and Ambitious"
Eryn Meeker
Wildlife Interpreter
From: Leavenworth, KS
"Curious, Determined, Tea"
Hannah Litke
Donor Appreciation Assistant
From: Nevada, IA
"Cats, Mission-driven, Passionate"
Harland King
Maintenance
Jade Schleicher
Animal Care Staff
From: Portage, WI
"Creative, Cats, Caring"
Jakayla Vaughn
Head Lodging Housekeeper
From: Woodward, OK
"Family, Cats, Art"
Jackie Redfearn
Part-Time Wildlife Interpreter
From: Winslow, AR
"Dedicated, Motivated, Compassionate""
Jason Lavarnway
Animal Care Staff
From: NY
"Kind, Easygoing, Pizza"
Katelyn Baity
Animal Care Staff
From: Lexington, NC
"Hufflepuff, Passionate, Hardworking "
Katelyn Sams
Gift Shop Assistant Manager
From: Greenwood, AR
"Hufflepuff, Outdoorsy, Animal Lover"
Kevin Harkins
Content Producer
From: Orwigsburg, PA
"Beach, Dog, Marge"
Laynie Rodzon
Wildlife Interpreter
From: Piedmont, OK
"Passionate, Positive, Hardworking"
Mary Schlieve
Animal Care Staff
From: East Troy, WI
"Cat Lover, Baker, Optimistic"
Mia White
Animal Care Staff
From: Petaluma, CA
"Resilient, Loving, Hopeful"
Sara Edwards
Wildlife Interpreter
From: Berryville, AR
"Curious, Comedic, Compassionate "
Tim DeLaPorte
Maintenance Staff
From: Elkins, AR
"Humor, Hard Work, Wit"