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
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"