By-Laws:
This committee reviews and keeps current the organization’s by-laws and handles business aspects of the board.
Chairperson: Lori Swanson
Members: Heather Evans, Kelsey Lawler, Valerie Pellecchia
For more information about this committee email: bylaws@njawr.com
Education:
This committee provides continuing education opportunities such as skills courses, workshops and the distribution of educational information, including the newsletter.
Chairperson: Heather Evans
Members: Jane Rakos-Yates, Melissa Anahory, Heather Freeman, Lori Swanson, Rene Brown, Michael O’Malley, Kelsey Lawler, Melody Kramm, Keith Clayton, Valerie Pellecchia, Jackie Kashmer, Vicki Schmidt
For more information about this committee email: education@njawr.com
Legislative:
This committee works on regulatory changes and is responsible for keeping the membership current on new and pending legislative issues that effect wildlife.
Chairperson: Valerie Pellecchia
Members: Tracy Leaver, Adriana Manchen, Diane Nickerson, Maki Murakami, Rene Brown, Kelsey Lawler
For more information about this committee email: legislative@njawr.com
Membership
The membership committee is responsible for developing new members and keeping our members active and informed on NJAWR materials and events. Also responsible for NJAWR newsletter, web, and social media.
Chairpersons: Kelsey Lawler
Members: Jane Rakos-Yates, Lori Swanson, Heather Freeman, Melissa Anahory, Heather Evans, Mike O’Malley, MK MacMaster
For more information about this committee email: membership@njawr.com
Nominating:
Chaired by the Vice President, the nominating committee reviews nominees for the board.
Chairperson: Heather Freeman
Members: Melissa Anahory, Heather Evans, Kelsey Lawler
For more information about this committee email: nominating@njawr.com
Medical/Research:
To help standardize wildlife rehabilitation based on evidence and science by conducting, supporting and publicizing research on NJ wildlife and by conducting outreach activities to NJ rehabilitators, wildlife veterinarians and other wildlife professionals.
Chairperson: Keith Clayton
Members: Jane Rakos-Yates, Nicole Golden, Heather Evans, Kelsey Lawler, Adriana Manchen, Maki Murakami, Alison MacGregor, Angelique Gillespie, Valerie Pellecchia, Ally Reagle, Katie Donner Consultants: Karen Dashfield, DVM, Erica Miller, DVM
For more information about this committee email: research@njawr.com