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Kelly Sorenson

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Kelly J Sorenson, MPA

Executive Director

Ventana Wildlife Society
9699 Blue Larkspur Ln, Ste 105
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 800-7420, fax (831) 455-2846
kellysorenson@ventanaws.org
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Kelly is a results-oriented executive director with over 20 years of progressively responsible experience in wildlife conservation and youth education. As a leader, Kelly received a Master’s degree in Public Administration from Golden Gate University and a Bachelor of Science in Wildlife Management at West Virginia University. Kelly has more than 15 years of experience in fundraising, human resources, public relations, program development, strategic planning, and peer-reviewed science. He led the development and growth of the organization from $300,000 to over $4,000,000 in net assets while leading the efforts to restore Bald Eagles and California Condors to the wild in central California. While seeking immediate solutions for wildlife conservation, his vision extends to future generations. With two children of his own, Kelly is proud of our youth outdoor education emphasis, and has expanded our nature classes to make them more available to youth in underserved communities. Kelly also volunteers as a board of director for the Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District and as a managing director for the California Central Coast Joint Venture.
 Program management and administration
 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.

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Ventana Wildlife Society is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization | Federal EIN 94-2795935
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  • WHO WE ARE
    • Annual Reports / Documents
    • Bald Eagles - Our Beginning
    • Board of Directors
    • Contact Us
    • Employment
    • Media Coverage
    • Our Story
    • Staff
    • Wildlife Sanctuaries
  • CONDORS
    • Artists Supporting Condors
    • Condor Biology
    • Condor Cams
    • Condor Field Work
    • Condor Releases
    • Condor Status
    • Condor Threats
    • My Condor Bios
    • Nesting Condors
    • Vultures of the World
    • Zoom-Chats
  • Films and Shorts
    • Giants of Big Sur: California Condor Stories
    • The California Condors of Big Sur
    • Videos and Photos
  • Education
    • Bilingual Education
    • Inspirational Youth
    • Nature Prescription Programs
    • Partner Programming
    • Salud y Naturaleza
    • Youth Programs
  • Services
    • Condor Presentations
    • Ecological Services
    • Non-Lead Ammunition
    • Wildlife Data Management Tools
  • How You Can Help
    • Adopt-A-Condor
    • Annual Membership
    • Big Sur Discovery Center
    • Donate >
      • Donate
      • Donate to Condor Recovery
      • Donate to Youth Education
      • Leadership Circle
    • Fund-A-Student
    • Legacy Society
    • S'MORE in Big Sur
    • Subscribe
    • Supporters
    • Volunteer
    • Your Opinion Matters
  • Shop