Our Team
Jan White, DVM
Executive Director
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator with Raptor Endorsement
Direct Email: Director@PugetSoundWildCare.org
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Dr. White is a UC-Davis (CA) Veterinary graduate (1990) and earned her BA in Social Welfare and Corrections from Sacramento State University (1975). She has always seen community work as a priority. She was of the earliest veterinarians to have an educational focus on native wildlife rehabilitation. She entered an MS degree program in Social Work and left it to complete an application to UC Davis Veterinary School. Alida Morzenti, MS trained her in falconry methods and raptor rehabilitation, at UC Raptor Center (UC Davis) in the mid-1970s and later taught course work at UC in the early 1990s as a graduate. She worked in various capacities from a Board Member to Executive Director of the International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council (IWRC) and was a shared BOD member to the National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association (NWRA) for many years. She led the charge to develop a set of National Wildlife Rehabilitation Standards while on both boards of directors and was awarded a significant achievement award from the NWRA for getting the first set of minimum standards established in the United States. The IWRC also acknowledged her contributions to the wildlife rehabilitation field when she left that ED position in the late 1980s. Dr. White wrote the first Wildlife Rehabilitation 1AB Manual, which was used in the IWRC Skills Seminar Program (taught worldwide) for 30+ years. A new manual is now in use for which she wrote the forward to introduce to a new generation of wildlife rehabilitators. She worked on many oil spill responses in the 1980s and 1990s and learned the details of caring for seabirds literally with the birds in her hands. She helped in research to find ways to offset the effects of oil on birds. These birds are difficult to provide care and in this period of time, wildlife rehabilitators learned how to do it successfully. Dr. White has trained wildlife rehabilitators via the skills seminars, oiled wildlife training programs, and trains potential wildlife care professionals from veterinary technicians, veterinary doctors, and wildlife rehabilitators to this day. Our veterinary internship program has ushered many new veterinary students into professional school to hopefully return to her chosen profession. Dr. White has worked hard with many other contributors in her life to produce professional journal articles on how to successfully rear and release many wildlife species in the journal of IWRC, which laid the path for many wildlife rehabilitators to follow the path that she has made. At PSWC, she is the chief trainer for the internship program and has worked to develop a very detailed online training program with the help of many staff and interns over the years. This program involves online training, in-person training, and skills and online testing. On Nov. 6, 2018, the WA Dept. of Fish and Wildlife revoked the permit for Puget Sound WildCare. That decision was appealed on Nov. 18, 2018. Their decision was overturned April 18, 2022. We then had to rebuild the center to meet new standards of care which changed in 2020. Additionally, in 2023, we added an adjacent piece of land (2.66 acres) to our current center which makes it 3.66 acres which has added space to house our education and kitten tamer programs. We plan one more purchase to reconstitute the original 5 acre parcel. In 2022-23, Dr. White completed continuing 50 hours of education course work to relicense for wildlife rehabilitation. That included updating her HAZWOPER training for oil spill work, conference training with HEROES 4 Wildlife on a range of topics regarding current wildlife rehabilitation methods for species commonly found in wildlife rehabilitation centers.As the ED of PSWC, she oversees the programs operated by staff and implemented by the Board of Directors. She is unpaid in her work. She has many publications in the field and is largely acknowledged for her efforts to transition the field of wildlife rehabilitation from a group of dedicated early workers to a professional trade with career jobs.
Dr. White is a member of the following associations:
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American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) (35 years)
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WA State Veterinary Association (WSVMA)
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USDA-APHIS National Veterinary Accreditation Program (NAN Number: 040096)
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Life Member, International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council (IWRC)
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Member, National Wildlife Rehabilitator’s Association (NWRA)
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Member, WA Wildlife Rehabilitation Association (WWRA)
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Currently vaccinated against Rabies
Craig Moran received a bachelor of science in biology with minors in psychology and geography from Southwest Missouri University. He also has a master's in education from Pacific Lutheran University. He began working with raptors in 1980 as a Bald Eagle researcher at Dickerson Park Zoo in Springfield, MO. Craig has been a licensed falconer since 1988. He became a full-time zookeeper and educator, continuing to work with Bald Eagles in education programs and presented a paper published in “Animal Keeping Forum” on the Bald Eagle breeding program in Fresno, CA. He spent three years researching Golden Eagle capture, banding, and release projects for Wildlife Research Institute in Montana. He presents environmental concepts and avian biology for zoo volunteer trainees, educational programs on raptor biology and ecology to audiences ranging from elementary students to adults for various organizations. He served as Conservation Chairmen for Rainier Audubon Society and the Education Coordinator for Virginia Zoo in Norfolk, Virginia. Collectively Craig has dedicated most of his working life to understanding raptors and their important role in global ecology. His passion is to help students and adults have a broader understanding of the important value raptors have in the world today. With his many years with exotic and raptor education, his programs on animal ecology, animal behavior, and animal care have created interesting and informative programs.
Craig is a member of the following associations:
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National Falconers Association
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Washington Falconers Association
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Raptor Research Foundation
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International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council
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​International Association of Avian Trainers and Educators (IAATE)
Craig Moran
Licensed Master Falconer
Education Manager
MA, Education
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Kayla Dunn
Sawyer Lake Veterinary Community Care Clinic, Operations Manager
Kayla has worked in the veterinary medical field since 2018, and joined our team at SLVH (now SLVCCC) in 2021. She has several years of experience as a Medical Clerk, as a Controlled Substance Manager, and of leading her team through fast-paced, emergency situations. She has been an integral part of our team, and specializes in collaboration, exceptional patient care, and now oversees the training and guidance of our pre-veterinary interns. Kayla is now our Operations Manager at Sawyer Lake Veterinary Community Care Clinic, but has also worked with some of our wildlife species here at Puget Sound Wildcare. She plans to apply for her wildlife rehabilitation sub-permittee status after she gains more experience with wildlife species.
Kayla is also an Army National Guard veteran, with a specialty in Aviation Operations.
Certifications:
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CPR/Pet First Aid Certified
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Veterinary Medical Clerk License
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Medical Management Certification
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Billing and Coding Certification
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Pharmacy Assistant License
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Nursing Assistant License
Scott Sipe
Kitten Tamers Adoption Program Manager,
PT Maintenance Manager
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Scott came in to help as a volunteer with our kitten program and shared his leadership and organization skills once on-board in 2020. Today, he serves as the chief caretaker of the kittens in our Feral Kitten Tamers Program. On a daily basis, he ensures our kittens are fed and housing cleaned. He manages inventory and care support (food, litter, enrichment) for the program. Routine shelter care is provided by the veterinary staff of Sawyer Lake Veterinary Community Care Clinic and pre-vet interns, to ensure all the kittens receive the required shots, health checks and any medical conditions handled prior to adoption. Admit exams are provided by pre-veterinary interns. In the summer, over 100 kittens receive exams. The interns apply flea control, and give wormers and vaccinations. Interns provide basic daily care and give medications for 5 months of the year. Scott also ensures any emergent sick kittens get the care they need and are given any medical care or medicine required.
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Scott works with several humane and rescue pet partners and receives animals, including Tacoma-Pierce County Humane Society, and Prevent Homeless Pets, in Benton City, WA. We have one veterinarian at Sawyer Lake Veterinary Community Care Clinic that provides some surgical care and nearly all other the veterinary care. We are thankful to our partners for providing us with regular monthly surgery spots for cats.
He, along with Abby, is the main contact for all kitten adoptions, setting appointments, interviewing and processing the applications through pet adoption. He also tracks all the kittens coming in and going and processes their paperwork in PetPoint. He keeps all the statistics for the program and reports to the BOD major program accomplishments or challenges and needs. Since we have no cat shelter in Covington, Maple Valley, Ravensdale, or Enumclaw the need for this program continues to grow in South King County.
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In 2026, Scott has taken on the tasks of a Part-time Maintenance Person ensuring that buildings are maintained, grounds are maintained and other incidental electrical, mechanical and computer issues are resolved.
Scott is a retired Army Field Artillery Officer (Major), Iraq war veteran and served overseas in Korea and Germany. Scott has worked with software for many years. He is an Microsoft Alumni, NRA member and proud gun owner.
Scott also has an Electrical Engineering degree and has an Engineer in Training certificate.
Adina Kirkland, BA
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
Internship and Education Program Manager
Email: pswc.internship@gmail.com
Adina graduated in 2021 from Hampshire College in Amherst, Massachusetts, where she studied endocrinology, molecular biology, and animal behavior. During her time at Hampshire, she gained experience working with farm animals during an internship at Catskill Animal Sanctuary, and conducted numerous research studies on animals. The most impactful study involved working with garter snakes to elucidate the molecular mechanisms of seasonal reproduction and dissociated reproductive patterns. After graduating, she moved to Cambridge, Massachusetts and worked in a functional genomics lab at the Whitehead Institute. While maintaining an interest in lab work and research, she wished for an opportunity to work with animals and see her efforts more immediately impacting their lives, and moved to Washington in March 2024. She began her internship at Puget Sound Wildcare and has since become a licensed wildlife rehabilitator. She has also taken on the role of Internship Coordinator, Education Event Coordinator, and Social Media Coordinator. She has found an immense joy working with all wildlife, but with beavers and coyotes in particular. She was accepted into the Zoo and Animal and Shelter Management Masters Program at Colorado State University, and will be attending in the fall of 2026 through 2028.
Certifications:
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IWRC (International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council) Member
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Certified for CPR and First Aid
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Pet First Aid Certified
Jen Gould
Permit Specialist
Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator with Raptor Endorsement
Direct email: wildlifesupport@pugetsoundwildcare.org
Jen has worked in animal medicine and wildlife rehabilitation for many years. Beginning in 2010, she completed a veterinary externship at Sawyer Lake Veterinary Hospital. Following, she volunteered at South Sound Critter Care, now known as Puget Sound Wildcare. During her time volunteering, she found a passion for wildlife. She worked as a veterinary assistant for the hospital and helped with wildlife rehabilitation in the center. In 2014, she received her wildlife rehabilitation license with a raptor endorsement and has continued to help wildlife in need. She is our licensed wildlife rehabilitator. Jen is responsible for working on all permits for state and federal wildlife. In 2023, she completed a continuing education program on raptors rehabilitation through the University of Minnesota raptor center.
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Jen is a member of the following associations:
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International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council (IWRC)
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WA Wildlife Rehabilitation Association (WWRA)
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CPR and First AID
​Sharon LaVigne,
Director of Development
Email: development@pugetsoundwildcare.org
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Sharon graduated from Oregon State University with a BS in Physical Education and Recreation, and from Indiana University with an MS in Parks and Recreation Administration. During her career she has worked for the Town of West Hartford, Town of Bloomfield, Longview Parks & Recreation, Lower Columbia College, and the City of Auburn Parks & Recreation. She created recreation classes and experiences, managed individual and group volunteers,
programmed for specialized recreation participants, raised donations for programs and sponsorships, managed city-wide events, and developed brochures, flyers and the like. Sharon also worked with a domestic violence housing program where she coordinated volunteers, raised funding, and community awareness.
In 2013 Sharon helped establish the Auburn Valley Humane Society. After 13 years as the Director of Philanthropy, Volunteer Director, and Director of Volunteer Services and Community Engagement, she retired and joined the South Sound Critter Care family. Sharon has substantial experience in philanthropy and has been responsible for raising funds and in-kind donations through individual donations, corporate and business sponsorships; coordinating fundraising events; developing robust volunteer programs and placement; and providing graphic design for print and digital media. She has volunteered for numerous organizations, to include Washington Special Olympics, Valley Cities Counseling, Auburn Food Bank, Auburn Good Ol' Days, Downtown Auburn Business Association, and many others.
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She continues her passion for animals by volunteering at the subsidiaries of South Sound Critter Care: Puget Sound WildCare, Kitten Tamers, and Sawyer Lake Veterinary Community Care Clinic. She manages our website, social media, development donations, and community events coordination.
Carol Wang
Veterinary Assistant
Sub-Permittee Member
Carol has been a pre-vet and wildlife intern at Sawyer Lake Veterinary Hospital during the winter months 2025-2026. She joins us now as a Veterinary Assistant, Kitten Tamers animal care tech, and assisting with numerous tasks at the new Sawyer Lake Veterinary Community Care Clinic and WildCare Center. She is monitoring x-rays and surgery monitoring for wildlife animals. She is a great asset to the organization while increasing her experiences and opportunities with handling animals and wildlife. She is applying for veterinary schools in 2028.
Certifications:​
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Medical Clerk License
Riley McDowell
Shift Supervisor
Wildlife Rehabilitation,
Sub-Permittee Member​​​
Riley is a current undergraduate student at Western Washington University, studying Environmental Science. Riley completed 480 hours as a Wildlife Rehabilitation intern during the summer of 2025, and loved working hands-on with a multitude of species. Riley joined our team as both a wildlife rehabilitation sub-permittee and shift lead in the summer of 2026. Riley is a great addition to our team as she furthers her education in both wildlife and environmental conservation.
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Certifications:
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Certified for CPR and First Aid
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Rabies Vaccinated
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