With over 20 years of experience in Animal Welfare and Conservation, and proudly South African, this field is far more than a career for me—it’s a way of life. Home is a thatch-roofed haven shared with a motley crew of pets (and the occasional stray who decides to move in). You’ll usually find me behind...
Maddie Forrester brings a life-long love of the outdoors, a deep-rooted commitment to conservation, and nearly twenty years of public sector experience in finance and data management to the International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council. Currently the Associate Director of Budget Management at the University of Cincinnati, she applies strategic thinking and careful stewardship to support large,...
Robert Adamski holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in biology from Delaware Valley College of Science & Agriculture, an associate degree in Science (AS) in veterinary technology from Harcum College, as well as a professional degree in Veterinary Medicine and Surgery (BVMS) from the University of Glasgow in Scotland. He is honored to act as a...
Catherine is a seasoned development professional with experience working with smaller to large non-profits. She fell into fundraising after working for a grassroots organization in Oregon and spent her career in healthcare and higher education institutions. Catherine enjoys connecting with others and finding philanthropic ways to help nonprofits through volunteerism, advocacy, and contributions. As an...
I’ve been part of the wildlife rehab community since the 90s, first helping my mother (who was a home rehabilitator) clean cages, prepare food, and answer phones and eventually becoming a primary caretaker myself at age 18 with Michigan Friends of Wildlife. In the years since, I obtained a degree in Wildlife Biology from the...
Instructor Will Funk is the Director of Rehabilitation at WildCare Oklahoma, overseeing the rehabilitation and care of more than 7300 patients a year representing more than 230 species. A graduate from the Royal Veterinary College with a Masters degree in Wild Animal Biology and Oklahoma State University with Bachelors degrees in Biology and Natural Resource Ecology...
Board Member Elise grew up in southern Wisconsin, and earned her B.S. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in Zoology and Biological Aspects of Conservation. Elise’s first involvement in wildlife rehabilitation was volunteering at Wildlife In Need Center, near her home in 2011. Since then she also interned and worked at numerous other rehabilitation centers. These...
Nashville Wildlife Conservation Center is a wildlife hospital located in East Nashville that focuses on improving welfare for wildlife so that they can thrive post-release. Our specialty is turtles, although we see mammals, birds, and all non-venomous herptiles, Through the teaching hospital, you will learn how to watch wildlife in order to better provide for...
Though my professional background has been in the field of management and information technology, I was always passionate about environmental sustainability and wildlife conservation. A chance encounter with an injured American Woodcock led me to take up wildlife rehabilitation and fully dedicate myself to the cause. Within the broad field of wildlife rehabilitation, I am...
My interest in pursuing a career in conservation gained traction while participating in wildlife caretaking internships starting as an undergraduate. Currently, I possess degrees in Zoology and Environmental Studies. Prior to joining the IWRC team in the spring of 2022, I held an array of positions in the environmental realm within non-profits and various levels of government.
