Carol Argo
Executive Director

Carol Argo joined the Alabama Wildlife Center as Executive Director on July 1, 2011, after having worked in higher education administration for more than 25 years.  Carol has graduate degrees in anthropology and public health.  She is a long time supporter of AWC, and a past president of the Board of Directors. "I have always respected the level of attention and care given to the orphaned and injured patients at AWC.  But equally impressive are the educational programs and opportunities available to teach the public about our native bird population.  I feel very fortunate to be a part of this amazing team of dedicated and knowledgeable staff and volunteers."

 
Sandra Allinson
Director of Education

Sandra began volunteering in the rehabilitation clinic at AWC in 1992. While she remains involved in the rehabilitation program, her efforts are primarily devoted to the care and training of AWC's Avian Ambassadors (glove-trained, non-releasable birds of prey utilized in education programs) and to developing educational programs. Sandra and her husband, Glen, met while volunteering at AWC and now share their home with two dogs and three small parrots. "I never imagined that a volunteer opportunity would allow me to work so closely with the creatures that have fascinated me throughout life. It is both an honor and a privilege to be part of such a unique organization and share my passion for Alabama's native birds."

Lynn Brown
Director of Rehabilitation

Lynn began volunteering in 1991 while working at UAB as a grants and contracts officer.  She joined the staff as assistant clinic manager in 1994.  After a temporary departure to work with her husband, Duane, in their family business, she returned as a volunteer and spent the summer of 2011 as an avian intern.  Lynn and Duane are avid birders and participate in several bird counts around the state throughout the year.  "I knew from my first volunteer shift years ago that I had found my passion.  I look forward to being a part of the future growth of AWC as we strive to continually learn and protect the native birds of Alabama that we all love so much."


Katie Stubblefield
Wildlife Rehabilitator

Katie has a BA in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Alabama and also spent several years in restaurant management. She then spent time studying molecular biology and conducted research in reptile and amphibian digestion and metabolism. Once hooked as a volunteer at AWC, she spent a summer as our Baby Songbird Intern, stayed on as Avian Intern, and is now a full-time rehabilitation clinic staff member. “I’m excited about helping AWC to further refine protocols for care, develop our ability to conduct our own lab work, and doing some research and publishing articles.”

Janet Byars
Administrative Assistant

Janet joined the AWC staff part-time in 1997 to manage member services, including AWC’s database. Her responsibilities have since transitioned into a full-time position that includes a wide range of administrative support functions. “I love animals and although I don’t work directly with the wildlife that we help at AWC, I’m proud to have had a supporting role in helping about 30,000 animals since I started working here.”