Board of Directors

Our board of directors is made up of dedicated volunteers who give their time, skills, and hearts to wildlife rescue and rehabilitation. Browse our current board members below, and if you’re inspired to lead alongside them, find out how to apply as a board member.

Meet the Current Leaders

Apply as Board Member

Current Board of Directors

Lisa Rowell

President

Barbara Kahler

Treasurer

Dr. Kendra Jones

Board Member

Dr. Brett Darrow

Board Member

Beth Boyd

Board Member

Cynthia Douglas

Vice-President

Barbara Tidwell

Founder

Bill Lewis

Board Member

Dr. Stephen Hart

Board Member

Debbie Yearwood

Board Member

Board Member Application

Complete the form below or download the Board Info Packet

Name(Required)

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Email(Required)

Phone(Required)

Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

How many hours do you think you can commit to WRCNEF each month?(Required)

Do you think you will be able to attend the majority of the 6 yearly Board meetings?(Required)

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Do you have any experience with wildlife organizations? If yes, which organizations?

Please provide a brief description of your professional and educational background.(Required)

Please provide a brief description of any special skills, knowledge, or experiences that may be useful in your capacity as a WRCNEF Board Member:(Required)

Please provide a brief summary of how you think you can benefit the WRCNEF as a Board Member:(Required)

Please provide a short biography for the WRCNEF files and website:(Required)

Date / Time

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Join Our Board!

The Wildlife Rescue Coalition of Northeast Florida is a 501(C)(3) educating the public since 2003. Our mission is to rescue and rehabilitate orphaned, injured, and displaced native wildlife while educating children and the public about living in harmony with nature.

Board Selection Procedure

Express interest to the board president or a board member.
Attend the next board meeting as a guest.
Receive a board packet with history, expectations, goals, and application.
Application is reviewed and voted on by the board; the president calls with the decision.

Board Member Expectations

Provide a short biography for our website and FWC files

Pay your dues ($25 – Jan.) and liability insurance ($100 – Aug.) every year = $125

Provide a short biography for our website and FWC files

Attend all board meetings (The 3rd Thursday every other month – Jan, March, May, July, September, November)

Review the minutes from the last meeting when emailed (~1 week before each meeting) and email your comments to the president

RSVP for each meeting by replying to the President’s email

Complete your “Volunteer Hour Log” every month and email it to the president 2 weeks before each board meeting

Attend all fundraising events and participate in planning/preparation if possible

Use your social media to promote the mission and goals of the organization

Network with friends and associates about the organization to gain new volunteers and support

Board Info Packet

Download the full packet with board history, expectations, and a printable application.
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