Maia grew up in New Orleans, Louisiana, where she honed her skills in identifying local birds and wildlife with the guidance of her naturalist father. Seeking to deepen her understanding of ecology and ornithology, she enrolled at Cornell University and became an...
Benner is originally from Pennsylvania and moved to Alaska in 1998 with her husband, 4 children and 3 dogs. She lived in Juneau where she volunteered with the Juneau Raptor Center for over 20 years, rescuing and caring for hundreds of bald eagles and other birds. She...
