Ivy
Ivy is the founder and executive director of Conserving the Wolves, which was established in 2017. Ever since she was young, Ivy always loved animals—invariably wolves, dogs, horses, cats, and snakes! She has pursued this mission of preserving wolves since before the institution was founded. The creation of Conserving the Wolves was (and is) a significant part of her pursuit to enlighten others on wolves’ vital role in sustaining a healthy ecosystem. Her hobbies include graphic design, web design, writing, spending time with family, video games, listening to music, and playing with her dog, Penny Lane.
Kristal
Kristal first joined Conserving the Wolves in 2021. She came equipped with experience volunteering at the California Wildlife Center when she was in college, where she rehabbed various wild mammals and birds, including 600lbs+ sea lions alongside her close friend Glenda, who also volunteers with CTW. Kristal has been an animal advocate for almost all her life and enjoys giving to charity. Currently, Kristal works with an environmental law center. Outside of working alongside Conserving the Wolves, Kristal spends her free time singing, watching movies, traveling, and spending time with family.
Shaunna
Shaunna is the Director of an organization called the Big Bad Project. She educates people about the importance of wolves with her two education wolves named Tiberius and Wyatt. Shaunna has over 20+ years of experience working with captive-bred wolves and wolfdogs in education. Conserving the Wolves collaborated with the Big Bad Project in 2023. Outside of work, Shaunna enjoys taking to the artistic side, and creating amazing watercolor paintings! She also enjoys listening to music. We are so glad to have Shaunna on our team!
Marcelo
Marcelo is an Argentinian-born and Colorado-raised former U.S Navy catapult officer. He professional musician who currently teaches guitar at the Austin School of Music and Music & Arts. Marcelo enjoys playing guitar, singing, composing music, and teaching. He even has a website of his own. Marcelo volunteers his time as an educator, teaching those around him not only music and guitar, but also about wolves and their true nature.
Glenda
Glenda is closely acquainted with Yellowstone National Park and has interviewed several notable biologists and ecologists working in the field, including the world-renowned Douglas Smith, commissioner of the Yellowstone wolf reintroduction in 1995. Glenda worked alongside Kristal at the California Wildlife Center, where their friendship first began, and the two remain very close friends. Glenda has taken part in advocacy for much of Yellowstone's wildlife, including grizzly bears, wolves, and various species of birds.