Jaclyn’s career in wildlife rehabilitation began in 2007 after a personal rescue experience sparked a commitment to this work. She soon began apprenticing with Kimberly Stroud, founder and executive director of the Ojai Raptor Center, and local wildlife biologist and raptor rehabilitator Peter Triem. She furthered her training through state and national wildlife conferences and advanced coursework with veterinarians and raptor care specialists.

In 2010, Jaclyn became the Ojai Raptor Center’s first staff member, managing both the wildlife hospital and education program for over a decade. Following the Center’s expansion in 2020 — including the addition of a staff veterinarian and hospital technicians — she transitioned to leading the education program full-time. Today, she oversees initiatives that reach thousands annually, promoting biodiversity, conservation, and responsible environmental stewardship.

Jaclyn is a Certified Environmental Educator through the California Association for Environmental & Outdoor Education and a licensed wildlife rehabilitator through the International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council. She maintains professional memberships with the National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association, California Council of Wildlife Rehabilitators, National Environmental Education Association, and the International Association of Avian Trainers and Educators.