About ACCO

 

Founder & Director

B.Sc. Zoology - Olivet Nazarene University 2022

M.Sc. Wildlife Conservation - Unity Environmental University: Anticipated Completion 2026

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Expertise & Experience

• Various vocational experiences in Exotic Species Husbandry ​​​

  • ​(2018 - Present)​

  • Examples of husbandry services include:​

    • Animal Care Technician at UChicago Biomedical Research Dept., IL  - AALAC accredited​

    • GFAS accredited Black Pine Animal Sanctuary, IN​

    • USDA accredited Aikman Wildlife Adventure, IL

    • Olivet Nazarene University's Animal Care & Herpetology Dept. ​

  • Taxons serviced include: Invertebrates, Marine & Freshwater Fishes, small-large Reptiles & Amphibians, small-large Avians, & small-large Mammals​

• Wildlife & Science Communication-centered Educational Outreach

  • (2016 - Present)​

    • Began volunteer/outreach services through the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago, IL and continues under those programs today (Discovery Squad, Dinosaur and Mesozoic Era Tour Guide)​

    • Served as President, directing the ONU Animal Outreach (OAO) Program from May 2021 - July 2022 @ Olivet Nazarene University utilizing live animal (herpetological) ambassadors & non-living specimens

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