Being in Wildlife Conservation: E-Interviews with Staff & Colleagues

Jaime Sajecki is the Regional Wildlife Manager with the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources.

Raina DeFonza was an outreach coordinator at the Wildlife Center of Virginia from 2012 to 2019.

Brie Hashem was a wildlife rehabilitator at the Wildlife Center from August 2016 - May 2019.

Dr. Peach Van Wick served as the Wildlife Center's veterinary research fellow.

Leslie Sturges, a permitted wildlife rehabilitator, has cared for more than 800 bats at her facility.

As the Director of Outreach, Amanda oversees the department responsible for public education and community involvement.

Caroline Elpers was a front-desk coordinator at the Wildlife Center; front desk coordinators act as the voice of the Wildlife Center to the public—and much more.

Dr. Karra is the Director of Veterinary Services at the Wildlife Center of Virginia. 

Alex Wehrung has been working in Outreach & Education at the Wildlife Center of Virginia since 2016.

Marley was a front-desk coordinator at the Wildlife Center during the first season of UNTAMED. 

Maggie McCartney first joined the Wildlife Center staff as a front-desk coordinator, then took over the Wildlife Care Academy in 2018.

Leigh-Ann Horne was a licensed veterinary technician and was the hospital manager/WILD-ONe coordinator at the Wildlife Center of Virginia.

Kelsey Pleasants was a full-time staff rehabilitator at the Wildlife Center of Virginia from the fall of 2017 to the spring of 2023.

Linda McDaniel has worked in wildlife rehabilitation as both a volunteer and professional for almost 30 years.