WORKING CIRCLE - Key Persons
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- Secretary, Horsemanship Specialist
Over 20 years experience in horsemanship; training, teaching, and partnership development
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- Wildlife Biologist and Author, Idaho
15 years experience in non-profit leadership, program management, and organizational development
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- Development Officer
- Vice President, Communications
Christina Souto, Vice President, Communications and Development Officer B.S. Environmental Systems; Ecology, Behavior and Evolution, UC San Diego M.B.A., UC Davis Director of Individual Giving, Girls Inc. of Alameda Development Manager, Playworks Wolf Behaviorist, Oakland Zoo Director of Marketing and Communications, California Wolf Center Animal Husbandry Lead, California Wolf Center WC Partner since 2015 Nonprofit development & marketing professional with over a decade of experience including creating/executing diverse marketing campaigns, increasing revenue by expanding relationships and securing new sources, and strategic organizational planning. Christina's passion for WC' vision combined with her fundraising experience will help ensure WC sustainability long-term.
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- Science Advisor
- Yellowstone National Park Researcher
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- Livestock Producer, California
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- Herd and Rangeland Management Advisor
- Livestock Producer, Alberta, Canada
From a multi-generational ranch family living and working in wolf and grizzly country, Joe recognized from an early age that in order for ranchers to keep ranching in the modern world, an evolution in herd and range management was key. Joe became an avid student in stockmanship strategies that include: Bud William's low-stress livestock handling, rekindling the herd instinct, and prescribed grazing practices. Joe also took it upon himself to better understand predators' behavior and ecology in order to make better herd management decisions. Joe has successfully learned to combine his knowledge of the land and wildlife to not only successfully work around wolves and other predators but increase his ranch sustainability, resiliency, and economic viability.
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- Project Director, CDFW ( Retired )
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- Co - Founder
- Executive Director
- Founder
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- Wolf Biologist, Partner and Advisor
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- Treasurer, Field Team Leader
Nathan Atkins, Treasurer, Field Team Leader B.S. Cinema and Photography, Ithaca College Writer and producer Communications expert Avid outdoors man and wildlife conservationist Experienced Wildlife Tracker Passionate supporter of the WC vision to support ranchers and bring people of diverse values and perspectives together in understanding and respect WC partner since 2020 Nate has written and produced feature films, innovative ad campaigns, TV movies, and has served as an executive story editor on a series. His body of work spans genres, having been shown in theaters and on networks such as Netflix, Lifetime, Hallmark, and Syfy. Nate is also experienced in wildlife and landscape surveying, and has led and participated in several on-the-ground WC projects.
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- Siskiyou County Wolf Representative, and Livestock Producer, California
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- Operations Director
- Co - Founder Who 's Vision Has Forwarded a Better Way Forward for Wolves and Working Lands
- President, Visionary Leader / Attorney at Law, Northwestern School of Law
Patrick Valentino, President, Visionary Leader Attorney at Law, Northwestern School of Law Partner, Rodriguez Wright LLP Board of Directors, Community Housing Project Former Executive Director and Board Member, California Wolf Center Founder, Mexican Wolf Fund; a partnership between agencies, NGO's, and Livestock producers Founder, California Wolf Recovery program, California Wolf Center Member of the California Wolf Management Stakeholder Working Group WC Co-founder and partner since 2014 Over 25 years experience in wolf conservation bringing innovative and visionary ideas to fruition. Patrick's leadership and years of forwarding a better way for wolves, livestock, and people laid the foundation for the WC model to be born.
Patrick Valentino, Co-founder who's vision has forwarded a better way forward for wolves and working lands