Our staff and volunteers

Wildcare Eastern Sierra is a federal and state tax-exempt charitable, 501(c)3 organization supported by a small, dedicated staff and group of volunteers.

Cindy Kamler, Founder and Executive Director

Cindy has been a wildlife rehabilitator since 1985. She holds a permit from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and a Migratory Bird Permit from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. She is a member of the National Wildlife Rehabilitation Association and the International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council. Cindy volunteers about 60 hours per week to Wildcare doing animal care, education, and other outreach programs. She has lived in the Eastern Sierra since 1995, where she is also a poet and writer.

Danielle Manriquez, Assistant Director

Danielle grew up on a ranch and has been involved with animals for most of her life. She first came to Wildcare Eastern Sierra in 2011 as a volunteer. Originally, her intention wasto study veterinary but has since changed her major to writing. She loves animals and enjoys seeing all of the various kinds of animals that come through the center.

She worked as a summer intern for several years before joining the year-around staff. Her responsibilities include caring for patients at the center by feeding, cleaning, medicating, and weighing them. She also assists in rescues, releases, and administrative tasks as well.

Leith Felgar, Wildlife Technician

Leith loves the Eastern Sierra area in which he was raised. His dream job was caring for wildlife, so Leith began volunteering for Wildcare Eastern Sierra. In late 2019, Leith became a Wildlife Technician and has developed a deep love for and dedication to caring for the natural world of the Eastern Sierra through rehabilitating wildlife.

His responsibilities include admitting patients and helping examine them, providing physical and mental therapies for patients, releasing rehabilitated patients, and more. He also contributes to education programs and fosters small reptiles.

Justin Stravalle, Wildlife Technician

Justin began as a seasonal intern for 3 years and became a year-round employee in fall 2014 as a wildlife technician. He has also been facility manager as both a volunteer and staff member. He regularly responds to emergency calls as a rescue volunteer.

Volunteers

We are always looking for volunteers! Please see our Volunteer Page to sign up.

Board of Directors

Warren Allsup
Wils Cain
Robert Dibble
Trina Jennison
Cindy Kamler
Randy Van Tassell

Website and Digital Strategy

Sarah Lin

Credits

Bruce Willey contributed most of the theme images.
Nina Riggio contributed some on-site photos.

Thanks to all!