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Call of the Wild is a publication of Northwest Wildlife Rehabilitation Center.
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Staff & Board Members
Stacy Gaber, Lead RehabilitatorStacy is the full-time paid staff at the center and has been with Northwest Wildlife for almost 4 years. She started as a volunteer, having no wildlife experience at all, but soon realized that wildlife rehab was the perfect fit for her! She has her B.S. in Biology from Western Washington University and completed a Wildlife Medical Externship at the California Wildlife Center in 2007. Stacy says that being the lead rehabilitator has taught me so much about animals and, surprisingly, just as much about people. I wear a lot of hats at the center, not just animal caretaker, but that is what makes it so challenging and rewarding. |
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Kristi McKee, Seasonal StaffKristi began working at the wildlife center in the summer of 2010 as an intern and has now taken up the paid seasonal staff position. Her favorite things to do at the center are examinations on new patients, working with raptors and releasing rehabilitated wildlife. She says she loves working with wildlife because "You get to see the process from critical injuries to recovery and release, and there isn't anything more rewarding than knowing that you helped save somethings life." |
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Alysha Elsby, Seasonal StaffAlysha grew up in a rural area of southwestern BC, Canada. She always had a love for animals and knew that she wanted to have a career that involved working with them. During High School she volunteered with wildlife centers while working in an animal emergency practice. She then went on to study Animal Health Technology at Thompson Rivers University. She now works at a highly regarded small/large/exotic veterinary practice as an LVT. Alysha started volunteering with NWRC in her spare time and took on more responsibilities as the ever-busy baby season came about! She continues to pursue her wildlife dream by volunteering with NWRC and also working with the Oiled Wildlife Society of BC. Alysha says: “NWRC is an amazing wildlife rehabilitation center. I have loved branching out and volunteering at this facility, which has taught me so much! My dream ever since I can remember has been to work with wildlife in order to be a voice to the voiceless. NWRC allows me to follow this dream and use my skills while constantly expanding them! I feel so fortunate to be a part of this incredible team”. |
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Kraig Hansen, Board President and Facility/Enclosure CoordinatorAs a founding member of Northwest Wildlife Rehab Center I receive a great amount of satisfaction serving on the board of directors. Leaving the animal care to those more proficient than myself, I'm happy designing and building cages, assisting with training, education and outreach or just mowing the lawn. My full time job as a Park Ranger and Chief Naturalist for the City of Everett Parks and Recreation Department offers many rewards in itself. Northwest Wildlife Rehab Center is the icing on the cake. |
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Cheri Foster, Board Vice-President Cheri started volunteering so that her daughter Jenny could volunteer at the |
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Jennifer Hayden, Board SecretaryJennifer graduated from UCSB with a degree in Zoology, and moved to Bellingham in 2005 and currently works as an Environmental Specialist. She is expecting her first child in March 2009 and has been a volunteer at the center since August 2005. She is project manager of our "Wild Things" auction 2009 and spends countless hours supporting Northwest Wildlife. |
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Jan Stamey, at large board positionJan Stamey just started volunteering at the center in the summer of 2008 with a special interest in caring for birds. She and her husband Bill have been "birders" for many years. She has been been a school teacher for over 20 years and hopes to be involved with educational programs with the center. She has two grown children and lives in Bellingham with her husband, golden retriever, yellow lab, and cat. She earned her teaching degree from WWU and her masters in education from Lesley College.
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