Meet The Team

As Executive Director of the South Plains Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, Sarah oversees all aspects of daily operations—from managing animal care and intakes to guiding staff, interns, and volunteers. She plays a central role in coordinating educational programs, organizing outreach events, and ensuring every animal, whether in rehabilitation or part of the ambassador team, receives the best possible care. Her strong leadership and genuine compassion help the center run smoothly and maintain its welcoming, mission-driven environment.

Sarah earned her B.S. in Natural Resources Management from Texas Tech University in 2017 and later worked as a Wildlife Officer for the City of Austin, gaining valuable experience in environmental management and conservation enforcement. After returning to Lubbock, she reconnected with SPWRC to continue her work in wildlife rehabilitation and education, combining her passion for animals with her belief in second chances.

Since rejoining SPWRC, Sarah has helped expand programs like Into the Wild summer camp and strengthened the center’s outreach across the community. Her dedication, patience, and warmth continue to guide the team and inspire everyone who works alongside her.

Emmah is a student at Texas Tech University majoring in Biology with a minor in Chemistry. She has worked with animals her entire life and began volunteering with wildlife at just 15 years old in Houston, Texas. After taking a short break when she started college, she joined SPWRC three years ago and quickly worked her way up through dedication, knowledge, and a strong passion for wildlife care. She finds rehabilitation deeply rewarding and loves the challenge and purpose that come with helping animals most people never get the chance to handle.

As Lead Facility Manager, Emmah oversees staff and interns, ensures every animal receives proper care, and helps train and treat both raptors and other native wildlife. She’s involved in every part of the center’s operations—from daily feedings and medical treatments to educational programs and rescues—and is often the first to respond when animals need help. Her steady leadership and compassion make her an essential part of the SPWRC team and a driving force behind its mission.

Bella is a Wildlife Biology major at Texas Tech University, set to graduate in December. Originally from San Antonio, she began volunteering with SPWRC last summer, quickly proving her dedication and natural skill with wildlife. Her hard work and passion led her to an internship and, by May, to her current position as Assistant Manager and Lead Staff.

In her role, Bella helps train new volunteers and interns, assists with animal intakes and feedings, and ensures both ambassador and rehabilitation animals receive the highest standard of care. She’s deeply involved in the daily rhythm of the center—coordinating tasks, managing schedules, and supporting the team through the busiest seasons. Her calm, steady presence and strong leadership make her someone both people and animals naturally look to for guidance and reassurance.

Bella has loved animals her whole life. She came to Texas Tech as a pre-vet major but soon realized her true passion lies in wildlife conservation and education. She hopes to one day work with endangered species and continue inspiring others to care for and protect the natural world.

Brooklyn is studying Natural Resource Management with a focus in Wildlife Biology at South Plains College. Her lifelong love for animals grew into a deeper passion after joining SPWRC, where she discovered how meaningful it is to care for wildlife that have no one else to rely on. She finds purpose in knowing that every effort, no matter how small, contributes to the recovery and survival of native species, and she especially enjoys seeing animals progress through rehabilitation and return to the wild.

As Weekend Manager, Brooklyn oversees interns and volunteers, ensuring daily operations run smoothly and every animal receives proper care and attention. She also works closely with several of SPWRC’s ambassador birds, helping to train and socialize them for educational programs. Brooklyn hopes to make a lasting difference in wildlife conservation by combining her hands-on experience with her studies in rehabilitation and ecology. She’s passionate about inspiring others to appreciate and protect the wildlife that makes Texas unique.

He discovered his passion for wildlife at a young age. Growing up on a ranch, he was surrounded by animals daily, and encounters with wildlife were a normal part of life. Over time, his curiosity about the natural world and the wild, non-domestic animals we share it with grew into a deep commitment to understanding and protecting them. Since joining SPWRC, that interest has evolved into a strong passion for wildlife rehabilitation and conservation, shaping the path he plans to pursue for his future career.

As a manager, lead trainer, and wildlife technician, Reid oversees daily operations and animal care at the center. His work includes training raptors, caring for bird, mammal, and reptile patients, and guiding staff, interns, and volunteers to ensure high standards of care. He also takes part in educational programs and outreach events that promote conservation and awareness. Whether on or off shift, Reid can often be found at the center providing enrichment for the ambassador animals and helping them thrive. His role blends leadership, animal care, and education to further SPWRC’s mission of giving wildlife a second chance and inspiring the community to protect it.

This is your Team Member description. Use this space to write a brief description of this person’s role and responsibilities, or add a short bio.

Kayt began volunteering with SPWRC in August 2024 and quickly discovered her passion for wildlife rehabilitation. What started as a simple love for animals grew into a deep appreciation for the hard work and dedication that goes into caring for native wildlife. She finds purpose in knowing that every effort, no matter how small, contributes to the recovery and survival of native species, and she especially enjoys working with raptors and helping animals few people ever get to see up close.

Currently pursuing a degree in Animal Science with a Pre-Vet focus at South Plains College, Kayt assists with daily feedings, animal intakes, and volunteer training while ensuring smooth operations across the center. She hopes to become a Veterinary Technician and continue making a difference in wildlife care and rehabilitation. Kayt loves learning from every species that comes through the center and values being part of a team that shares her dedication to protecting and restoring Texas’s native wildlife.

This is your Team Member description. Use this space to write a brieCameron joined SPWRC in April 2024 as a volunteer and quickly became an essential part of the team. His strong work ethic, kindness, and positive attitude made it clear he belonged here. Now our Facility Maintenance Lead, Cameron keeps the center running smoothly by repairing enclosures, maintaining the grounds, building new structures, and helping wherever he’s needed. Beyond his maintenance work, Cameron has a big heart for animals and is often seen spending time with our wildlife ambassadors, especially Flappy the owl. His dedication, compassion, and teamwork truly embody what SPWRC values most.f description of this person’s role and responsibilities, or add a short bio.

This is your Team Member description. Use this space to write a brief description of this person’s role and responsibilities, or add a short bio.