Our Team

MEET THE TEAM

We do this work because our dogs are the most effective, efficient, accurate, and least invasive way to make conservation happen.

  • Pete Coppolillo, PhD

    Executive Director

  • Deborah Woollett, PhD

    Co-Founder & Director of Field Operations

  • Aimee Hurt

    Co-Founder & Director of Special Projects

  • Alice Whitelaw

    Co-Founder & Director of Programs

  • Ngaio Richards, PhD

    Forensics & Field Specialist

  • Crystal Sharlow-Schaefer

    Director of Development

  • Breanne Black

    Outreach & Development Coordinator

  • Michele Lovara

    Canine Field Specialist

  • Skye Murphy

    Director of Operations

  • Melissa Steen

    Canine Field Specialist

  • Paige Smith

    Canine Field Specialist

  • Amanda Ott

    Canine Team Training Coordinator

  • Renae Counter

    Canine Field Specialist

  • Mark Vick

    Assistant Director of Programs

  • Eric Van Pelt

    Facility Manager

  • Ellie Warga

    Canine Care Manager

  • Jay Crafter

    Director of Law Enforcement

  • Victoria Probe

    Senior Canine Caretaker

  • Allison Wujek

    Canine Care Specialist