Animal Care Staff
Susan Siegel, RN, Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
Susan Siegel, RN, Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
Susan Siegel, RN, Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
Susan is the President and Founder of Return2Wild. She is a Critical Care Registered Nurse and Business Executive turned Wildlife Rehabilitator. Her sole goal is caring for the natural world in a meaningful and impactful way. Susan loves teaching and actively empowers the R2W Staff to create a legacy of excellence in wildlife care, as well as inspiring the next generation of wildlife stewards.
Catherine Krim, Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
Susan Siegel, RN, Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
Susan Siegel, RN, Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
Catherine was the very first volunteer joining Return2Wild. Her kind heart and compassion for all living things, along with her extensive experience working alongside the Veterinary staff at Franklin Veterinary Hospital, are a gift to every animal she encounters. Catherine earned her Rehab License in 2024 and works tirelessly to learn a
Catherine was the very first volunteer joining Return2Wild. Her kind heart and compassion for all living things, along with her extensive experience working alongside the Veterinary staff at Franklin Veterinary Hospital, are a gift to every animal she encounters. Catherine earned her Rehab License in 2024 and works tirelessly to learn advanced skills and provide expert care for each animal, from rescue to release.
Janet Sozio, Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
Susan Siegel, RN, Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
Janet Sozio, Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
Janet’s love of nature and animals is part of her DNA. An avid hiker, traveler, and Conservation Commission member in her town, Janet does all she can to learn about and care for our natural world. She earned her Rehab License in 2023, spent a month in Australia at Kanyana Wildlife Center learning specialized rehab techniques, and is currently working toward her
Vet Tech Certification.
Janice Sullivan, RN, Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
Janice Sullivan, RN, Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
Janice Sullivan, RN, Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
Janice has rescued and cared for dozens of orphaned wild animals in her lifetime, long before having a rehab permit was a thing! Her extensive nursing background coupled with her love of animals, and quick-study brain, earned her an official Rehab License within months of joining our staff. Her common sense and medical knowledge are a h
Janice has rescued and cared for dozens of orphaned wild animals in her lifetime, long before having a rehab permit was a thing! Her extensive nursing background coupled with her love of animals, and quick-study brain, earned her an official Rehab License within months of joining our staff. Her common sense and medical knowledge are a huge asset to our rehab team. Caring for animals is simply second-nature for Janice.
Erin Mallette, ACO, Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
Janice Sullivan, RN, Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
Janice Sullivan, RN, Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
Erin is a veteran Wildlife Rehabilitator and has served as a mentor to our entire team from day one. She is a wealth of knowledge regarding the natural history of local wildlife and what it means to provide humane care. She is highly respected in her role as an Animal Control Officer and teaches about all-things-wildlife at the Massachu
Erin is a veteran Wildlife Rehabilitator and has served as a mentor to our entire team from day one. She is a wealth of knowledge regarding the natural history of local wildlife and what it means to provide humane care. She is highly respected in her role as an Animal Control Officer and teaches about all-things-wildlife at the Massachusetts ACO Academy. Her experience as an Animal Control Officer is invaluable, especially when it comes to safe and effective capture and rescue techniques.
Jeanine Murphy, RN
Janice Sullivan, RN, Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator
Jeanine Murphy, RN
Jeanine was part of the R2W OG team. Her professional role as a public health nurse has not only allowed us to introduce wildlife education to seniors across multiple towns, but also engaged folks in caring for them. Jeanine has spear-headed numerous events and activities resulting in meaningful support in the shape of hand-knitted nests
Jeanine was part of the R2W OG team. Her professional role as a public health nurse has not only allowed us to introduce wildlife education to seniors across multiple towns, but also engaged folks in caring for them. Jeanine has spear-headed numerous events and activities resulting in meaningful support in the shape of hand-knitted nests, fleece hammocks, pouches for our orphaned babies, and donated medical supplies. She has expanded our ‘village’ in such an impactful way.
Kara Lutner, RN
Chris Tarapata, VP Development, Medical Device Sector
Chris Tarapata, VP Development, Medical Device Sector
Kara’s experience as a pediatric RN comes shining through when she cares for the orphaned babies in our clinic. She earned herself the nickname “Snow”(aka Snow White - not ‘flake’ 😂). Her gentle spirit and her excellent medical assessment skills are integral to the level of care and comfort we provide at Return2Wild. She is always willing, and able, to ‘work the problem’ and help figure out a treatment plan for our most challenging cases.
Chris Tarapata, VP Development, Medical Device Sector
Chris Tarapata, VP Development, Medical Device Sector
Chris Tarapata, VP Development, Medical Device Sector
Chris not only has the science-brain of an engineer and a business executive but he has traveled the globe to engage with and understand the magnificent species that make our world beautiful! His perspective on the importance of caring for our local wildlife is exceeded only by his kindness and joy caring for the animals at Return2Wild. Chris is a huge supporter of our mission and gives to R2W in so many ways.
Mara Johnson
Chris Tarapata, VP Development, Medical Device Sector
Mara Johnson
Mara’s dislike of the spotlight belies her real talents handling and caring for wildlife. As a Customer Service professional in the veterinary world, her ‘therapy’ comes by way of feeding and caring for our orphaned babies. Her kind heart, gentle spirit, and calm demeanor are just the ‘therapy’ our stressed wildlife need to heal and develop along their road to release.
Liz Little, Veterinarian Pathologist
Liz Little, Veterinarian Pathologist
Liz Little, Veterinarian Pathologist
Liz’s love of wildlife coupled with her medical knowledge and science-mind are a major asset to our team at Return2Wild. As a Vet-Pathologist, she’s our go-to for all things ‘microscopic’! Not to mention, she has no fear, even of some of our crazier 🤪 squirrels!
She is an avid hiker, skier, and outdoors-person who loves the natural world and wants to care for it. She embraces the opportunity to get out of the lab for some hands-on care of the cutest babies around!!
Caitlin Doherty, RN
Liz Little, Veterinarian Pathologist
Liz Little, Veterinarian Pathologist
Caitlin not only cares for humans as a Critical Care Nurse, but she finds the time to help our most vulnerable wildlife get their second chance at life. Her medical knowledge and bedside manner transfers readily in our wildlife rehab clinic. From medications, to injections, to triage, to compassion …. Cait uses those same talents, just on different species! She thinks ours are cuter 🦊
Jessica Du, CVT
Liz Little, Veterinarian Pathologist
Jessica Du, CVT
As a Certified Veterinary Technician and Supervisor at Tufts Small Animal Hospital in Grafton, MA, Jessica is a natural in the world of wildlife rehab. Her technical and practical skills, of which she is a master with domestic animals, elevates the care we provide to our animals at Return2Wild. She generously gives of her time to teach our staff new methods and techniques and is a tremendous resource in the area of wound management and advanced medical care. In turn, she learns from our licensed rehabbers about life on the ‘wild side’ 🦉 as we adapt tools and techniques to treat the huge variety of species in our care.
Jordan Shefferman
Jordan Shefferman
Jordan Shefferman
Currently working on her degree in Nursing, Jordan has a love of all living things! She recently completed her coursework for Wildlife Rehabilitation and is working toward her rehab license.
She will be getting lots of hands-on training here at Return2Wild. We are looking forward to having another licensed rehabber on our team!
Olivia Tran
Jordan Shefferman
Jordan Shefferman
Olivia may be the youngest volunteer on our Animal Care Staff, but she is a true go-getter! She is currently studying for her degree in biology and conservation with the goal of a career in wildlife. She is a quick-study and eager to learn about the many animals that we care for in our clinic. I have no doubt they will steal her heart.
Clinic Assistants
Nicole Connors, RN
Nicole Connors, RN
Nicole Connors, RN
As a Critical Care Nurse, and a mom of 2 young boys, Nicole knows better than anyone what it takes to keep operations efficient and effective! She runs circles around all of us, yet always has time to give extra TLC to our youngest orphans ❤️
Melora Hurley
Nicole Connors, RN
Nicole Connors, RN
Melora uses her professional corporate experience in Project Management to keep this clinic is shipshape. Her love for animals was fostered while working with her dad who was a beloved veterinarian. Never afraid to do whatever is needed, Melora completes every task with excellence!
Kathy Longee
Nicole Connors, RN
Kathy Longee
Kathy’s caring spirit is always evident, from her smile to her innate fascination with our wild animals - owls especially! Even after long days working in the college finance world, she still brings a smile and genuine compassion to support the animals in our clinic and
takes on anything asked of her.
Release days are always her favorite - the perfect reward for all her hardwork!
Administration & Fundraising
Donna Lomuscio Admin & Bookkeeping
Fundraising
Donna Lomuscio Admin & Bookkeeping
Donna has lived with and cared for animals throughout her life. From equestrian to dog breeder to parrot rescuer, her knowledge and love for animals aligned perfectly with the Return2Wild mission. Her admin and organization skills keep our finances in order 🙏 Thank goodness someone loves spreadsheets!
Nichole Dwyer, CVT Fundraising
Fundraising
Donna Lomuscio Admin & Bookkeeping
A master of creativity, Nichole keeps fundraising activities fun and engaging. As a Vet Tech, her days are full of caring for domestic animals, yet she still finds time to support our efforts caring for the wild ones! We all can’t wait for her next great fundraising idea.
Fundraising
Fundraising
Fundraising
Public Relations & Community Engagement
Community Events
Photography
Community Events
Social Media
Photography
Community Events
Photography
Photography
Photography
Graphic Design
Videography
Communications
Communications
Videography
Communications