Education

2010 – 2014

University of Wildlife Ecology

Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Biology with a focus on sanctuary management and behavioral enrichment. Completed fieldwork in habitat corridor design, post-release monitoring, and low-contact care protocols for recovering mammals and birds.

Professional experience

2015 – 2020

North Ridge Wildlife Center

Led daily sanctuary operations across open-air enclosures. Built care schedules that reduced human imprinting, coordinated veterinary follow-ups, and trained junior keepers on zero-contact enrichment for release candidates.

Current role

2021 – Present

WildGuard

Oversees sanctuary environments for rescued wildlife — balancing medical recovery needs with instinct rebuilding. Turns veterinary plans into habitat routines that prepare animals for independent life after release.

Responsibilities

• Design and monitor low-contact care routines across sanctuary habitats
• Coordinate with veterinary teams on recovery milestones and release readiness
• Train sanctuary staff on enrichment that rebuilds wild behavior
• Report habitat conditions and animal progress to field and education teams