As the Executive Director, Mike is the Chief Executive Officer of Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge. Mike is responsible for the implementation of policies set by the Board of Trustees and the financial, program, and administrative management of Cedar Run. Mike provides overall leadership in the development and implementation of short- and long-range plans and policies, in consultation with the Board of Trustees and staff. Mike started at Cedar Run as an intern in our Wildlife Rehabilitation Hospital in 2011, and accepted a staff position in the Wildlife Rehabilitation Hospital upon completing his internship. Mike became the Assistant Director of our Wildlife Rehabilitation Hospital in the summer of 2015, Director of Operations in June 2020, and was named the Executive Director in January 2021. Mike holds a B.S. in Environmental Science from Stockton University, a Certificate in Nonprofit Management from LaSalle University, and a Certificate of Nonprofit Board Education from BoardSource. Mike is a Certified Wildlife Rehabilitator™ by the International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council. Mike is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE). CFRE International certifies experienced fundraising professionals aspiring to the highest standards of ethics, competence, and service to the philanthropic sector. Mike has served as the President of the Board of Directors for the New Jersey Association of Wildlife Rehabilitators since January 2021. Since 2018, Mike has served as an adviser on the Wildlife Rehabilitators Advisory Committee with the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife to provide guidance and assistance to the Division of Fish and Wildlife on how best to improve the wildlife rehabilitation program and the care that is provided to injured and orphaned wildlife in New Jersey.

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In her role, Mary Kate oversees the receipt and processing of all gifts, acknowledgment of all gifts, donor database management, and data quality control.

Mary Kate started at Woodford Cedar Run as a Wildlife Rehabilitation Hospital volunteer in 2018, and accepted a Welcome Staff position in 2021. In 2022, Mary Kate accepted a seasonal staff position in the Wildlife Hospital. In the fall of 2023, she accepted a full-time position on the Development Team to further her impact by becoming the Development & Database Coordinator. She is currently working on a second Bachelor’s degree in Wildlife Conservation with a concentration in animal health and behavior. Her interest in studying animals began at a young age when she attended zoo camp during her summers. She enjoys kayaking, hiking, reading, traveling and spending time with her cat, dog, and gecko.

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Shannon accepted the position of Development Coordinator in 2025. In her role as Development Coordinator, she oversees Cedar Run’s special events and assists with marketing, communications, and fundraising efforts. She began volunteering with Cedar Run in 2024.

Born and raised in South Jersey, her love of the environment and New Jersey’s wild spaces is a family heirloom that has been passed down to her through her father and her grandmother. Shannon holds a bachelor’s degree in English with a concentration in Creative Writing and a minor in Public and Professional Writing from Montclair State University, as well as a Marketing Design certificate from Rowan University. Shannon is a published poet and writer. Her work can be found in outlets such as Lit Hub, Hidden Compass, The Journal of New Jersey Poets, The Pine Cone Review, and more. With a background in the publishing industry, Shannon loves all kinds of storytelling and is a lifelong study of communication. In her free time, she enjoys reading, hiking, running, and spending time with her wife Reilly and their two cats, Willow and Marlin.

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In her current role, Becca is responsible for performing the daily processes required to ensure that the Nature Center runs efficiently and provides excellent guest relations. Becca plays an integral role in Cedar Run’s visitor and member experiences, as she curates a welcoming and engaging experience for all visitors. Becca started at Cedar Run as a volunteer in the Wildlife Rehabilitation Hospital in the summer of 2011.  She continues to volunteer at the Wildlife Rehabilitation Hospital and was a camp counselor for our summer camp for two years. Becca received a Bachelor’s degree in Conservation and Wildlife Management with a minor in Media and Communications from Delaware Valley University in 2017.  She is currently working part-time at a farm in Pemberton, NJ.  When she is not working or volunteering, Becca enjoys biking, hiking, and spending time with family and friends.

In her role, Lori is responsible for overseeing the care of non-releasable Wildlife Ambassadors and over 6,000 wildlife patients annually. She is responsible for diet plans and medical treatments, training and mentoring of interns and volunteers, and overseeing animal releases. She works closely with the Executive Director to support strategic objectives of the Wildlife Rehabilitation program and Cedar Run overall. Lori began volunteering at Woodford Cedar Run Wildlife Refuge in 2007 and quickly became seasonal staff and an apprentice in the Wildlife Rehabilitation Hospital. In the winter of 2011 Lori became the Assistant Manager of the Hospital and subsequently became the Director of Wildlife Rehabilitation in December 2012.Lori has a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology and a Master’s Degree in Environmental Studies, and for nine years worked in human genetic testing laboratories before becoming a full-time member of the Cedar Run staff. She has completed internships at the Pinelands Institute of Rutgers University and at the Philadelphia Zoo under their Education program working with a variety of reptiles. Lori also spent two months in South Africa in 2011 volunteering at a wildlife rehabilitation clinic near Durban. Lori is a Certified Wildlife Rehabilitator™ by the International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council. She also currently serves as Secretary on the Board of Directors for the New Jersey Association of Wildlife Rehabilitators (NJAWR).

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In her role, Heather collaborates with the Director of Wildlife Rehabilitation to oversee the care of non-releasable wildlife ambassadors and over 6,000 wildlife patients annually. She is responsible for diet plans and medical treatments, training and mentoring of interns and volunteers, and overseeing animal releases. Heather recruits, interviews, screens, trains, and supervises (or assigns) volunteer staff. She works closely with the Director of Wildlife Rehabilitation and Executive Director to support strategic objectives of the Wildlife Rehabilitation program and Cedar Run overall. Heather came to Woodford Cedar Run as a volunteer in 2016 and accepted a staff position in 2017. She became the Assistant Director of Wildlife Rehabilitation and Volunteer Coordinator in 2020. She has a B.S. in Education from Austin Peay State University and an M.S in Social Work from Edinboro University. She previously worked in Applied Behavior Analysis and as a Prevention Educator for a local non-profit. Heather is a Certified Wildlife Rehabilitator™ by the International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council. She also currently serves as Education Committee Chairperson on the Board of Directors for the New Jersey Association of Wildlife Rehabilitators (NJAWR).

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In this position, Kelsey serves a multifaceted role that is responsible for supporting and supervising the care of non-releasable wildlife ambassadors and over 6,000 wildlife patients annually. She is responsible for diet plans and medical treatments, training and mentoring of interns and volunteers, and overseeing animal releases. Kelsey started at Cedar Run in the summer of 2015 as a wildlife care intern in our Wildlife Rehabilitation Hospital. She stayed on as a volunteer throughout the winter and was offered a seasonal staff position in 2016. In 2021 she accepted a full-time position as the Wildlife Rehabilitation Hospital & Nature Center Supervisor. In 2022 she became our full-time Wildlife Hospital Supervisor. Kelsey has a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science from Stockton University. She has also completed an internship with Conserve Wildlife Foundation of NJ. When not at Cedar Run, Kelsey enjoys spending time outside with her dog Blue. Kelsey is a Certified Wildlife Rehabilitator™ by the International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council. She also currently serves as the Membership Chairperson on the Board of Directors for the New Jersey Association of Wildlife Rehabilitators (NJAWR).

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In his role, he is responsible for providing humane and appropriate care to all wildlife in our care. Ed is a dedicated staff member who has been caring for our Resident Wildlife for more than 30 years. He is a movie buff, sci-fi enthusiast, and avid reader in his spare time.

In her role as a Wildlife Rehabilitation Shift Supervisor, she is responsible for shift supervision of the Wildlife Hospital including medical assessment of wildlife at intake, developing patient treatment plans, providing daily care to all wildlife on-site, and supervision and/or training of wildlife care volunteers. Jenna also serves as our Enrichment Specialist and oversees our Enrichment/Behavior internship. Jenna started at Cedar Run as an intern in the Wildlife Rehabilitation Hospital in 2016 and stayed on as a volunteer until accepting a seasonal staff position in 2020. She received a Bachelor’s Degree in Zoo Science from Delaware Valley University in 2017 and currently works as a relief zookeeper at an AZA accredited zoo in New Jersey. She has a passion for animal welfare and enjoys exploring new places and spending time with her two cats in her free time.

In her role as a Wildlife Rehabilitation Shift Supervisor, she is responsible for shift supervision of the Wildlife Hospital including medical assessment of wildlife at intake, developing patient treatment plans, providing daily care to all wildlife on-site, and supervision and/or training of wildlife care volunteers. Rene’ started at Cedar Run in the Wildlife Rehabilitation Hospital as a volunteer in 2017 and accepted a seasonal staff position in 2021. Being a lifelong resident of New Jersey and an avid state park camper, she formed a deep love and appreciation for the Pinelands region. When not at Cedar Run, Rene’ works full-time in the cocoa bean industry and spends her free time with family, friends, and many pets or cooking and baking. At Cedar Run, she can often be found spending time with our resident Bald Eagles, and she hopes to one day observe the species and their behaviors in Alaska. Rene is a Certified Animal Control Officer by the NJ Department of Health. and a Certified Wildlife Rehabilitator™ by the International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council. 

In his role as a Wildlife Rehabilitation Shift Supervisor, he is responsible for shift supervision of the Wildlife Hospital including medical assessment of wildlife at intake, developing patient treatment plans, providing daily care to all wildlife on-site, and supervision and/or training of wildlife care volunteers. As an Environmental Educator, Keith implements Cedar Run’s environmental education efforts including Refuge-on-Wheels programs, on-site programs, virtual programs, and the care of Wildlife Ambassadors. Keith started at Cedar Run in the winter of 2019 as a volunteer in the Wildlife Rehabilitation Hospital and accepted a seasonal staff position in 2022. In 2020, he started actively participating in our education team, feeding birds, creating new programs, and helping with events whenever needed. Keith graduated with a degree in Wildlife Conservation and Management from Delaware Valley University. During his undergraduate program, he participated in two research projects; doing water quality analysis of the Schuylkill River and his own personal project studying avian nest predation. Keith is a Certified Wildlife Rehabilitator™ by the International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council.

In her role as a Wildlife Rehabilitation Shift Supervisor, she is responsible for shift supervision of the Wildlife Hospital including medical assessment of wildlife at intake, developing patient treatment plans, providing daily care to all wildlife on-site, and supervision and/or training of wildlife care volunteers. As an Environmental Educator, Valerie implements Cedar Run’s environmental education efforts including Refuge-on-Wheels programs, on-site programs, virtual programs, and the care of Wildlife Ambassadors. Valerie started at Cedar Run in 2018 as a Rehabilitation Hospital volunteer and quickly became a Volunteer Shift leader in 2020. In 2022, Valerie accepted a seasonal staff position in the Rehabilitation Hospital and with our Education Team as an Educator. Prior to discovering her passion for wildlife rehabilitation and environmental education, she fostered her love of animals through a managerial career in the domestic and exotic pet industry. When not at Cedar Run, she is taking care of her many animals which include domestic quail and rescued aquatic turtles.  Valerie is a Certified Wildlife Rehabilitator™ by the International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council and plans to eventually start her own rehabilitation facility.

In her role as a Wildlife Rehabilitation Shift Supervisor, she is responsible for shift supervision of the Wildlife Hospital including medical assessment of wildlife at intake, developing patient treatment plans, providing daily care to all wildlife on-site, and supervision and/or training of wildlife care volunteers. As an Environmental Educator, Ally implements Cedar Run’s environmental education efforts including Refuge-on-Wheels programs, on-site programs, virtual programs, and the care of Wildlife Ambassadors. Ally started at Cedar Run in the summer of 2021 as an intern in the Wildlife Rehabilitation Hospital. Following the completion of her internship, Ally began training to handle our Resident Education Ambassadors and accepted a position on our education team in the winter of 2021. She stayed as a volunteer in the wildlife hospital until accepting a Shift Supervisor position at the end of 2023. She really enjoys teaching both new hospital volunteers and the general public at festivals. Ally holds a B.S. in Biology with a minor in Environmental Science from Rowan University. She also has a certificate in Conservation and Wildlife Veterinary Medicine from Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine. Her bucket list traveling destinations include Glacier National Park and Olympic National Park.

In his role, Frank is responsible for stewardship, repair, and maintenance functions. This includes all of our buildings, enclosures, and grounds, as well as emergency management. Frank started at Cedar Run in the winter of 2022 as the Stewardship & Facilities Manager before being promoted to Director of Stewardship in 2025. Frank has a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Studies from Rowan University and is currently working towards a Master’s Degree in Environmental Science at Stockton University. He has a background in a variety of trades, including construction, occupational safety, landscaping, and heavy equipment operation. In his role, he is responsible for the safety and maintenance of our facilities and grounds. He also coordinates vendors and volunteers engaged in stewardship and facilities projects. Frank has volunteered for AmeriCorps in Harriman State Park in New York, where he constructed hiking trails on mountains overlooking the Hudson River. He has also worked seasonally for Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge, where he assisted in maintenance, visitor services, and biology projects. In his spare time, Frank enjoys fishing, kayaking, hiking, snowboarding, cooking, and playing with his golden retriever. He also likes to spend time outdoors with his family and friends throughout the year on his grandfather’s farm.

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In her role, Erin oversees and implements all of Cedar Run’s environmental education efforts including Refuge-On-Wheels programs, afterschool programs, on-site programs, virtual programs, and the care of Wildlife Ambassadors. She works directly with volunteers and the public to ensure quality experiences. Erin started as a summer camp intern at Cedar Run in May 2009 and quickly became a full-time staff member in our Education Department. She accepted the Director of Education position in November 2019. Erin has a B.S. in Environmental Science from Stockton University and grew up near the shore in Ocean County. When not at Cedar Run, Erin enjoys hiking, crafting, photography, and spending time with her husband and young son. In January 2015, Erin won the “Outstanding Environmental Educator” award from ANJEE (Alliance for New Jersey Environmental Education) and as of September 2017 serves on their Board of Trustees and currently holds the President position.

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In her role, Rachel works with the Director of Education to manage and implement all of Cedar Run’s environmental education efforts including Refuge-on-Wheels programs, on-site programs, virtual programs, and the care of Wildlife Ambassadors. Rachel is responsible for the development, implementation, and management of Cedar Run’s “Go Wild” Summer Camp. Rachel has worked as an environmental educator for over ten years after graduating with a B.S. in Outdoor Recreation from Lock Haven University. She started volunteering at Cedar Run in spring of 2018, working in both the Wildlife Rehabilitation Hospital and the Nature Center. She was hired as an educator and camp counselor the same year and she accepted a full-time educator position in 2019. She was promoted to the Assistant Director of Education in March of 2021. In her off time, Rachel enjoys hiking and looking for interesting bugs, plants, and fungus to photograph. She is an avid crafter and is always looking for ways to incorporate art into nature education. As of September 2025, Rachel serves on the Board of Trustees for ANJEE (Alliance for New Jersey Environmental Education)  and currently holds the Secretary position.

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In his role, Jim is responsible for the development, implementation, and management of Cedar Run’s STEM & Wildlife After-school Program. Jim also works with the Director of Education and Assistant Director of Education to implement Cedar Run’s environmental education efforts including Refuge-On-Wheels programs, on-site programs, Go Wild Summer Camp, virtual programs, and the care of Wildlife Ambassadors. Jim started with Cedar Run in October of 2019 with the education department. Jim accepted his full-time position as After-school Coordinator in July of 2021. He has been a naturalist and an educator for several different organizations throughout New Jersey and even once worked for a famous mouse in Florida. With a Bachelor’s Degree from Stockton University specializing in Environmental Studies and Marine Science, Jim enjoys the wide variety of nature that one can experience here in NJ. From the beaches to the forest there is always something new to discover.  He is also a National Geographic Certified Educator. When Jim isn’t at Cedar Run, he enjoys going on adventures to various state parks and beaches, as well as spending rainy days inside with a book or video games.

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In her role, Taylor implements Cedar Run’s environmental education efforts including Refuge-on-Wheels programs, on-site programs, virtual programs, and the care of Wildlife Ambassadors. She works directly with volunteers and the public to ensure quality experiences. Taylor started at Cedar Run as a volunteer in the Wildlife Rehabilitation Hospital in the spring of 2014 and worked as a supervisor in the Wildlife Rehabilitation Hospital from 2016 to 2019. To add more to her busy schedule, Taylor started working with the education department in September 2019. She is a graduate of Camden County College with Associate’s Degrees in Biology and Liberal Arts and Science, and received her Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from Rowan University.  When Taylor is not at Cedar Run, she also works full-time as a Biological Science Technician at Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge.  In her free time she enjoys hiking, kayaking, reading, and spending time with her friends and pets.

As an Environmental Educator, Rileigh implements Cedar Run’s environmental education efforts including Refuge-on-Wheels programs, on-site programs, virtual programs, and the care of Wildlife Ambassadors. Rileigh joined the Cedar Run team as an Educator in the fall of 2023. Rileigh graduated in May 2023 with a B.S. in Environmental Science with a focus in Biology and a minor in Environmental Geography from Kutztown University. During her time in college, Rileigh worked as both an Environmental Educator and an Animal Care Intern at Wildlands Conservancy in Emmaus, PA. In her free time, she loves reading, baking, hiking, and going to concerts. 

As our bilingual environmental educator, Nat is responsible for leading and supporting a variety of programs, including Refuge-on-Wheels, on-site educational programs, Spanish-language outreach, and the care of our Wildlife Ambassadors. Nat joined Cedar Run in early 2025 as an educator. She earned her B.S. in Integrative Biology from the University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras in 2019, and her M.S. in Biology and Environmental Science from the University of Pennsylvania in 2024. Throughout her studies, Nat was deeply involved in environmental education in urban communities, environmental justice advocacy, and community-based wildlife conservation efforts across Puerto Rico.

After moving to Philadelphia, Nat conducted research on avian courtship behavior, served as a graduate teaching assistant, and worked as an environmental educator with the Netter Center for Community Partnerships. In her free time, Nat enjoys photography, concerts, beach days, crafting, and spending time with her cat, Nala.