OUR MISSION
Helping wildlife and people safely coexist through the rescue and rehabilitation of injured, displaced, and orphaned wildlife; public education; preservation of natural environments; and supporting the growth and development of wildlife care as a vocation.
OUR TEAM
Julia Anne Lis
Co-Founder and President
Julia’s interest in protecting wildlife began when she started volunteering at a local rehabilitation center in 2016. As her interest in wildlife grew, so did her interest in raising funds that would enable the center to continue and expand its mission. She held the position of Director of Fundraising (pro bono) from 2018 to 2023 and was responsible for all donor relations, fundraising initiatives and social media outreach.
Julia’s early career ranged from Commercial Banking to County Government to free-lance writing. In addition to several magazine articles, she has a self published book titled, “Organic Gardening, A Way of Life,” that she co-authored with her mother. She holds a BS in Finance from The Pennsylvania State University, a MBA from Lehigh University, and a Master’s degree in English and Publishing from Rosemont University.
Stephen C. Lis
Co-Founder and Treasurer
After 31 years as a corporate consultant, Stephen retired at the end of 2020 and began devoting his professional focus to wildlife rehabilitation and supporting the environment. Stephen volunteered as a clinic supervisor at a local wildlife rehabilitation center where his responsibilities included animal intake and admission, triage, ongoing medical treatment, overseeing feeding schedules, and advising callers with animal related emergencies and questions.
Stephen is permitted by the Pennsylvania Game Commission and actively conducts rescues of injured wild animals delivering them to medical care. He also supports New Jersey Fish and Wildlife’s Kestrel Research Program monitoring kestrel nesting boxes and banding birds in the summer.
Prior to retirement Stephen was a partner at “big four Audit and Consulting firm” KPMG, LLP. He held numerous leadership roles at KPMG, IBM, and PricewaterhouseCoopers, was a Certified Public Accountant from 1993-2020, and has served on the board of several non-profit organizations over his career.
Donna Genovese
Board Member and Ornithology Consultant
Susan Supper
Board Member and Wildlife Photographer