Following a non-traditional career path, Beki is an entrepreneur at heart. From owning a small neighbourhood café in Killarney to running vintage clothing and custom t-shirt shops in both Calgary and Vancouver, Beki settled in Taipei and set her sights on language instruction, studying Mandarin, and animal protection. She is the

co-founder of the Taiwan Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and helped it rise from a small grassroots NGO to one of the most respected animal welfare organizations in Taiwan. Beki's impact extends beyond borders, as she and her Taiwan SPCA team were recognized on a global scale for their advocacy efforts receiving the Lush Prize for Public Awareness. After returning to Canada, Beki served on the Board of Directors at Calgary Wildlife for nearly a year, and was thrilled to take on the Executive Director role and to be able to help  the organization grow and spread awareness about human-wildlife coexistence and wildlife rehabilitation.​

Deborah is a previous Calgary Board of Education teacher, wildlife rehabber (at the Wildlife Rescue Association of BC) with a science degree in biology: ecology and evolution. Her passion for wildlife is a life-long theme: from saving drowning bees on her toes as a little girl, watching sculpins dart around tide-pools on the Gulf Islands of BC, to visiting the Galapagos Islands to study evolution and biodiversity of endemic snails.  Her favourite wildlife to rescue are the common nighthawks who have “the most adorably large mouths hidden under tiny beaks!”. Calgary has been home since 2008; she loves the rugged mountains, winter snow-sun and the warm-hearted people of Calgary! She is a mother to kids, a dog and two cats.  Finding connections to nature is a scientific and compassionate journey Deborah is enthusiastic to bring to classrooms and public events! Please contact her today to discuss education opportunities!

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Allison eagerly joined the team in the spring of 2022. Bringing a diverse background in reptiles and amphibians, she has brought nothing but passion and a willingness to learn to rehabilitate wildlife. When she’s not hard at work, she spends her time with her snakes, lizards, and frog.

Kyla joined the Calgary Wildlife team with a wealth of experience in both animal and human care. With a background in exotic animal care—spanning both small and large species—and over a decade in human rehabilitation, she offers a unique and well-rounded approach to patient care.

Beyond her professional work, Kyla is deeply passionate about nature and wildlife. She finds solace in the outdoors, whether hiking and camping in the mountains with her dog, Wilbur, kayaking on any available body of water, or snowshoeing in the winter. A lifelong learner and avid reader, she is continually expanding her knowledge and skills. Her dedication, expertise, and commitment to wildlife conservation make her an invaluable member of our team.

Originally from a Hereford cattle farm in southern Alberta, Dr. Jordan Greenfield obtained his DVM degree in 2020 from the University of Calgary Faculty of Veterinary Medicine before doing a one year internship in companion animal medicine, surgery, and emergency care. Jordan has also had the privilege of completing portions of his veterinary education, and rotations as a vet, at the multiple zoos in North America. He has also done research and work with free ranging wildlife populations in Canada, including fishers, bighorn sheep, black bears, and Vancouver Island marmots. Jordan enjoys baking and bird watching in his spare time and is looking for lending what medical aid he can to Calgary and area’s wild life populations.

Sierra was born in the hot desert of Arizona. She moved to Canada in 2020 to pursue a relationship and animal-loving career. Growing up, she cared for newborn kitten litters and baby birds, but her passion solidified when she was only 10 feet away from a Bald Eagle located at an Arizona rehabilitation site. Sierra graduated from Bow Valley College with a veterinary and office assisting certificate in the summer of 2022, following which she then became a volunteer at Calgary Wildlife. Her favorite wildlife are hawks and eagles. For hobbies, Sierra loves to take long hikes with a view, bake, and do puzzles while binging on a new TV show. She has two cats of orange and black colour that are named Mars & Sagan named after her interest in astronomy and stargazing.

Melanie boasts a rich and varied career in wildlife biology, spanning over two decades. With expertise in wildlife research, rehabilitation, and husbandry.

Throughout her career, Melanie has delved into a spectrum of projects, from spearheading research on Rabies and Chronic Wasting Disease to conducting nest ecology studies and investigating the intricate dynamics of moose and wolf populations in Algonquin Park. Her contributions extend to the Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative, where she played a key role in orchestrating the inaugural province-wide white-nose syndrome surveillance program, making significant strides in national wildlife health initiatives.
Outside of her professional pursuits, Melanie finds solace in the natural world through her hobbies of nature photography and painting, 

Emily was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta, where she was surrounded by dogs and various exotic critters who ignited her passion for working with animals. In 2018, she embarked on a career as a wildlife rehabilitator while completing her BSc. in Zoology at the University of Calgary. Driven by her passion for wildlife rehab, she became a Certified Wildlife Rehabilitator shortly after. In 2022, Emily enrolled at Olds College to further her knowledge in veterinary medicine and became a Registered Veterinary Technologist in 2024.

Lottie was born and raised in Aldworth, England, but moved to Cochrane, Alberta with her family when she was 10. On her family’s acreage north-west of Cochrane, she grew up with Flat-Coated Retrievers, chickens, and sheep. She spent weekends and summers working as a technician assistant at a small animal clinic in Cochrane, which reinforced her desire of working in the veterinary field. Lottie has a keen interest in wildlife, ecology, and conservation, and works full-time at a small animal veterinary clinic; birds are her all -time favourite patients. Currently, she shares her house with Bow, a Flat-Coated Retriever; Mac, a German Short Haired Pointer puppy; and Red Rock, Barred Rock, and New Hampshire Red chickens.

Photo Credit:  Evan Buchanan