In this week’s episode of Bend Don’t Break, host Aaron Switzer sits down with Sally, Executive Director of Think Wild, a Bend-based wildlife conservation center. Sally shares her inspiring journey from working at the Newport Aquarium to leading a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to wildlife rescue, education, conservation, and habitat restoration across Central and Eastern Oregon.
A dynamic leader with a passion for helping wildlife and supporting local nonprofits, Sally opens up about her dual love for conservation and marketing. She discusses the challenges and successes she’s faced while driving Think Wild’s capital fundraising, launching the center, and growing its impact—a journey that has earned her well-deserved recognition, including the “2024 Accomplished Under 40” Award and the “Emerging Leader Under 40” Award.
Beyond Think Wild, Sally serves as Fundraising Chair on the board of the National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association and provides marketing consulting to nonprofits and businesses. With a degree in Evolutionary and Ecological Biology from Cornell University, she brings a unique perspective to balancing science, leadership, and communication.
Join us as Sally and Aaron discuss her passion for wildlife, the vital work Think Wild is doing, and the importance of raising awareness for local nonprofits.
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This article appears in Source Weekly December 19, 2024.
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