Running a box turtle population study, managing three conservation interns, and ensuring the health and safety of twenty-three Ambassador Animals: all in a day's work for Kaitlin Saxton, PWC's new Research & Husbandry Coordinator!
Kaitlin grew up in South Carolina and moved to NC for grad school, where she earned her Master's in Environmental Management from Duke University. Her research interests include wildlife surveys and population monitoring. In her spare time, Kaitlin also enjoys hiking, camping, cooking, and caring for her pet rats and tarantula.
"Three words to describe Kaitlin are innovative, tenacious, and determined," says Noelle Dalhouse, Conservation Coordinator. Kaitlin has only been at PWC since April, but she's already become an invaluable part of our team. From getting our summer conservation interns involved in Caterpillars Count to crafting a custom feeding station to keep ants out of Otus's food dish, Kaitlin has hit the ground running with creative ideas to expand and improve PWC's conservation work!
Noelle says it best: "We're so excited to have Kaitlin on our team! In the short time that she's been here, we've already seen her creative and innovative ideas and can't wait to see how she continues to improve the Conservation Team."
Welcome aboard, Kaitlin! We're so happy you're here.
