FOSTER PARROTS STAFF & VOLUNTEERS MARC JOHNSON Founder / Chief Executive Officer Raised as a teen in Belgium and educated at the University of London, Marc Johnson was a potter and an art teacher with a studio in Cambridge, Massachusetts when, in the early 1980’s, he answered an ad and bought his first parrot, a blue and gold macaw named Wally. As fate would have it, on the very same day he bought Wally, he rescued his first parrot, “Bill”, an unwanted mitred conure. The relationship he formed with these birds in the early 1980’s lead him down the path he still walks today as the founder and CEO of Foster Parrots, Ltd. Marc’s drive and dedication to parrot protection and avian welfare issues have brought him before audiences across the country to speak on topics including the captive parrot crisis, wild parrot conservation efforts in South America, and controversy surrounding non-native parrot species in the U.S. KAREN WINDSOR Executive Director After graduating from Emerson College in Boston in 1986 with a degree in Writing and Publishing, Karen moved to San Diego where she worked, for several years, in medical office management. Her passion turned to parrots following the purchase of her first parrot in a yard sale. Ricki, a Lilac Crowned Amazon who was wild caught, pinioned and re-homed at least 3 times in 10 years, represented all that was tragic about parrots in the pet trade. It was Karen’s relationship with this Amazon that lead her to Foster Parrots shortly after her return to the east coast. Her office management experience, writing skills and dedication to the welfare of parrots became a valuable asset to the organization as she took her place beside Marc Johnson, helping to build Foster Parrots, one of the country’s foremost advocates for parrot rescue and welfare. She has written for The World Parrot Trust’s Psittascene Magazine and for Rain Forest Magazine, and continues to produce informational and educational literature for Foster Parrots, Ltd. Foster Parrots Staff Stephanie Young - Volunteer Coordinator Monica Armstrong - Sanctuary Manager Lisa Dowaliby - Certified Veterinary Technician Pam Waldron - Lost & Found Coordinator Patty Glasure - Sanctuary Manager Our Amazing Sanctuary Volunteers SPECIAL FOSTER PARROTS FRIENDS TOY MAKERS!!!