Our Staff

Administrative Staff

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Josh Jacobson

Interim Leadership Services, Next Stage
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Ernest Clewis

Property Manager
On staff since 2016
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Kieley Wilson

Finance Manager
On staff since 2020
Email
(704) 875-6521 x 104

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External Relations Team

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Rachel Dupree

Director of External Relations
On staff since 2023
Email
(704) 875-6521 x 119

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Maggie Stein

Volunteer Manager
On staff since 2022
Email
(704) 875-6521 x 209

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Jessica Pollard

Development Associate
On staff since 2024
Email
(704) 875-6521 x216

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Avian Ambassador Team

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Kristin Dean, CPBT-KA

Director of Avian Operations
On staff since 2014
Email
(704) 875-6521 x110
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Colleen Roddick Hartman, CPBT-KA

Curator of Birds
On staff since 2014
Email
(704) 875-6521 x106
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McKenna Chao

Senior Trainer
On staff since 2018
Email
(704) 875-6521 x129
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Hailey Patton

Trainer and Welfare Coordinator
On staff since 2021
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LAcey Sharpe

Trainer and Care Coordinator
On staff since 2024
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Kate Shaner

Education Manager
On staff since 2014
Email
(704) 875-6521 x210
Media Inquiries: (614) 354-4851

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Keeley Mesler

Wildlife Educator
On staff since 2023
Email
(704) 875-6521 x 210

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Raptor Hospital Team

Please call the Raptor Hospital directly for injured and orphaned raptors – (704) 875-6521 x125.

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Kristin Dean, CPBT-KA

Director of Avian Operations
On staff since 2014
Email
(704) 875-6521 x110
Bio

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Sunny Cooper

Hospital Manager
On staff since 2019
Email
(704) 875-6521 x215
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Mathias Engelmann

Senior Rehabilitation Coordinator
On staff since 1984
Email
(704) 875-6521 x108
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Milan Starr

Medical Coordinator
On staff since 2022
Email
(704) 875-6521 x299

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Cas Daum

Raptor Tech
On staff since 2021
Email
(704) 875-6521 x105

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Renee Brewton

Raptor Tech
On staff since 2018
Email
(704) 875-6521 x105

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Lee Teets

Raptor Tech
On staff since 2025
Email
(704) 875-6521 x105

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Visitor Center Staff

To speak with someone in our Visitor Center, please call (704) 875-6521 x107.
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Kathryn Bost

Visitor Services Associate
On staff since 2024
Email
(704) 875-6521 x107

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Glory Cumbow

Visitor Services Associate
On staff since 2024
Email
(704) 875-6521 x107

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