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Staff

Administration

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Kelly Sorenson
Executive Director
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Jane Thompson
Office Manager
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Cathy Hamilton
business support and design specialist
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Condor Recovery

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Joe Burnett
Sr. Wildlife Biologist
CALIFORNIA condor recovery program Manager​
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Mike Stake
Sr. Wildlife Biologist
ecological services​
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Darren Gross
wildlife biologist
CALIFORNIA condor recovery program
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Kara Fadden
wildlife biologist
CALIFORNIA condor recovery program
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Danaé Mouton
wildlife biologist
CALIFORNIA condor recovery program
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Tim Huntington
Architect | Senior Software Engineer | Wildlife photographer
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Evan McWreath
GIS Specialist
​california condor
recovery program
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Education and Outreach

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Alena Porte
education and outreach manager
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Yulissa Ochoa​
WELLNESS THROUGH NATURE Program Coordinator
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Cece Gutierrez​ 
 Community Bird School and nature Program Coordinator​
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Graciela Rodriguez
North Monterey county program Coordinator
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Patricia Castellanos
East Salinas family nature Program Coordinator​​
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Marci Greenberg
teen and Teacher Coordinator
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Marily Muñoz-Serrano
YOUTH PROGRAMMING AND OUTREACH COORDINATOR​
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Navid Amarlou
​research intern
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Maya Banuelos
Instructor
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Christian Campos​
Instructor
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Phoebe Deacon
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Fern De La Cruz-Reynoso
​​Instructor
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Sofi Fielden​
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Allison Fonti
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Natalie Garcia
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Brianna Gonzalez​
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Alondra Gonzalez Gonzalez
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Albert Hejmadi
instructor
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Jocelyn Mendoza
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Luis Tapia​​
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Julian Valencia
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Rocio Ortiz
​Rivera
Instructor
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Seasonal Condor Interns

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Valerie Aring bio
Valerie Aring recently graduated with a B.S. in Biology and a minor in Environmental Science from California State University, Monterey Bay. She has conducted research on condor populations with Ventana Wildlife Society and Pinnacles National Park, including her senior capstone project, and participated in a research expedition to Costa Rica with the CSU-Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation program. Valerie is passionate about conservation and making nature accessible to all. She is thrilled to intern with the VWS condor program, where she enjoys observing the birds’ unique personalities and contributing to their care.
Liz libert bio
Elizabeth “Liz” Libert holds a B.S. in Wildlife Ecology from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. She has experience in wildlife rehabilitation and husbandry at Dane County Humane Society’s Wildlife Center and Safe Haven Wildlife Sanctuary, and has worked as a field technician with Klamath Bird Observatory and Tennessee Tech University. Liz has also assisted the Yurok Tribe with the Pacific Northwest condor flock, including the 2024 releases. Fascinated by wildlife and animal behavior, she is passionate about conserving endangered species and is excited to contribute to Ventana Wildlife Society’s efforts with California condors.


Staff In Memoriam

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MIKE TYNER
​1976 - 2011
WILDLIFE BIOLOGIST
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LAURA HUBRICH
1965 - 2018

membership
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KATIE LANNON
1986 - 2020

EDUCATION
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  • WHO WE ARE
    • Our Story >
      • Our Beginning - Bald Eagles
    • Board of Directors
    • Staff
    • Contact Us
    • Employment
    • Wildlife Sanctuaries
    • Annual Reports / Documents
  • CONDORS
    • Condor Overview
    • Biology
    • Bios >
      • My Condor Bios
      • In Memoriam Bios
    • Field Work
    • Live Cams
    • Nesting
    • Releases
    • The Condor Chat
    • Threats
    • Vultures of the World
  • Education
    • Education Overview
    • PUBLIC PROGRAMS >
      • Youth Programs
      • Community Hubs
    • PARTNER PROGRAMS >
      • Teen Watershed Program
      • Educator Support
      • Wellness Through Nature >
        • Nature Coach
      • Salud Y Naturaleza
    • Big Sur Discovery Center
    • SMORE in Big Sur
  • Services
    • Condor Presentations
    • Ecological Services
    • Non-Lead Ammunition
    • Wildlife Data Management Tools
  • Media
    • Condor Films >
      • 2025: Condor Canyon >
        • Order Copy of Condor Canyon
      • 2022: Giants of big Sur
      • Full Collection
    • Condor Chat Podcast
    • Media Coverage
    • Short Clips
    • Top YouTube Videos
  • How You Can Help
    • Donate >
      • Adopt-A-Condor
      • Donate
      • Stewardship Circle
      • Legacy Society
    • Save The Condors
    • Subscribe
    • Supporters
    • Volunteer
    • Your Opinion Matters
  • donate
  • Shop