Staff

Lilianna Benassi, Administrative Assistant

Lilianna Benassi, Administrative Assistant

Jan 29, 2025

Lilianna grew up in Haines working with baby Alaskan animals such as Lynx, Fox and Porcupine at the young age of 6. She worked in animal husbandry until she graduated at 16 and started a new chapter in Thailand where she became a Yoga teacher. Her father is a Master...
Maia Edwards, Science Director

Maia Edwards, Science Director

Dec 9, 2023

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...
Kathy Benner, Avian Curator

Kathy Benner, Avian Curator

Dec 9, 2023

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...