Appalachian Wild is managed by a dedicated group of individuals committed to helping wildlife. As a small nonprofit with only two staff, volunteers make the work to save the animals possible. To learn more about leadership opportunities with the organization, please complete the Contact Form.

Board of Directors

D Smith - President / Owner, Everyday Acupuncture
Andrew Stevenson - Vice President / Attorney, The Law Office Andrew H. Stevenson, PA
Ralph Wells - Treasurer / Retired High-Tech Executive
Sue Massi - Interim Secretary / Former Animal Care and Handler at the Wolf Conservation Center in New York
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Carlton Burke - Interpretive Naturalist, Carolina Naturalists
Lisa Smith - Customer Service Representative, Eaton
Judith 'Winslow' Umberger - Retired Teacher

​Advisory Council​

Steve Atkins - Owner, Fox Cove Photography
Nina Fischesser - Director, May Wildlife Rehabilitation Center
Chris Gentile - Director, WNC Nature Center
Dr. Sarah Hargrove - DVM, Cedar Ridge Animal Hospital
Laura LaFleur - Secretary / Administrator and Legal Assistant, Southern Environmental Law Center
​Christine Laporte - Director Eastern Programs, Wildlands Network
Justin McVey - Biologist, NC Wildlife Resources Commission

Staff

Savannah Trantham - Executive Director, Co-Founder
Kimberly Brewster - Development & Administration, Co-Founder
Kerri Conrad - Development Coordinator
Sarah Gilmore - Operations Coordinator
Lisa O'Brien - Volunteer Coordinator

Visit the Volunteer page to learn about all the ways to get involved!