Kelly Donithan

Kelly recently joined the IFAW Animal Rescue team in 2012 and is based out of the international headquarters on Cape Cod, Massachusetts.

As the Wildlife Rescue Program Officer, Kelly will be focusing much of her efforts on the captive big cat crisis in the U.S. by working with wildlife sanctuaries and law enforcement to seek out life-long placement for tigers, lions, cougars, and other large cats being kept in private ownership throughout the country.

In addition, Kelly will be involved in other aspects of Wildlife rescue projects, both in the U.S. and internationally.

Background:

Policy Analyst, IFAW U.S. Country Office, USA

Work Study, Tufts Wildlife Clinic, USA

Animal Care Specialist, White Oak Conservation Center, USA

Research Assistant, University of Arizona, USA

Raptor Handler Apprentice, Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, USA

Research Assistant, The Biodiversity Group, Ecuador

Education:

Master of Science, Conservation Medicine, Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, USA

Bachelor of Science, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, University of Arizona, USA