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Kelly J Sorenson, MPAExecutive Director
Ventana Wildlife Society 9699 Blue Larkspur Ln, Ste 105 Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 800-7420, fax (831) 455-2846 kellysorenson@ventanaws.org |
Kelly Sorenson first started as a wildlife biologist focusing on saving endangered species in the wild, including work with peregrine falcons, bald eagles and California condors. As Executive Director for Ventana Wildlife Society since 2003, Kelly led the effort to establish the endangered California condor to central California. He has six, peer-reviewed scientific publications and numerous technical reports in the field of wildlife conservation. Kelly served on the California Condor Recovery Team, an advisory body to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, from 2001 to 2010. Kelly currently leads the fundraising, marketing and management efforts of Ventana Wildlife Society which now conducts research, wildlife recovery and outdoor youth education throughout central California and collaborates or contracts with dozens of government and nongovernmental agencies. He also serves on the board of directors for the International School of Monterey and the Monterey Peninsula Regional Park Distric board. Kelly has a Bachelor of Science degree from West Virginia University and a Masters in Public Administration from Golden Gate University.
Program management and administration
Biological monitoring
Endangered species restoration
Wildlife rehabilitation
Fundraising
Risk management
Human resources
Public speaking
Biological monitoring
Endangered species restoration
Wildlife rehabilitation
Fundraising
Risk management
Human resources
Public speaking
Sorenson, K., L. J. Burnett, and J. R. Davis. 2001. Status of the California Condor and mortality factors affecting recovery. Endangered Species Update 18(4):120-123.
Sorenson K. J., and J. Burnett. 2007. Lead concentrations in the blood of Big Sur California Condors. Pages 185-195 in California Condors in the 21st Century (A. Mee and L.S. Hall, Eds.). Special Publication of the American Ornithologists’ Union and Nuttall Ornithological Club. pdf(1MB)
Sorenson, K. J., L. J. Burnett, and M. M. Stake. 2017. Restoring a Bald Eagle breeding population in central California and monitoring 25 years of regional population growth. Journal of Raptor Research 51:145-152.
Sorenson K. J., and J. Burnett. 2007. Lead concentrations in the blood of Big Sur California Condors. Pages 185-195 in California Condors in the 21st Century (A. Mee and L.S. Hall, Eds.). Special Publication of the American Ornithologists’ Union and Nuttall Ornithological Club. pdf(1MB)
Sorenson, K. J., L. J. Burnett, and M. M. Stake. 2017. Restoring a Bald Eagle breeding population in central California and monitoring 25 years of regional population growth. Journal of Raptor Research 51:145-152.
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