NYT + CNN = media explosion!

Yes, it's true I haven't posted anything on this blog since January - but for good reason. My work with the North American Primate Sanctuary Alliance is thrilling and wonderful and chock-full of responsibilities that take up most of my time.

Today it was imperative that I post, however, because I have great news to share!

On Friday the US Fish and Wildlife Service announced a long-awaited end to the split-listing of chimpanzees under the Endangered Species Act. You can read more about this on NAPSA's statement on the topic.

During the buzz before the announcement actually occurred, I was contacted by the New York Times for an interview. It was published online Friday, June 12th and in print on Saturday, June 13th.

It wasn't over yet...

Saturday afternoon CNN requested that I be interviewed live via Skype later that evening. I was able to gather some talking points, with the help of a few trusted advisors and coworkers, and am pleased to say that the interview went quite well! You can view it on CNN's website.

As a result, these stories have been shared throughout international media, which has led to some very interesting and humorous translation related mis-quotes. 

Being so heavily involved in the progress for increased protections for nonhuman primates is a wonderful, wonderful thing and I am honored to be doing this.

ASP Member

I apologize for the lack of posts. My new position at the North American Primate Sanctuary Alliance (NAPSA) and the independent consultant work I continue to do for the Primate Rescue Center is keeping me rather busy. Not rather, but VERY busy. I love it and wouldn't have it any other way.....but it leaves little time for blogging.

However - good things have happened in the interim!

I am pleased to be a new member of the American Society of Primatologists. Along with some of my NAPSA colleagues, I will be speaking at their annual conference in Bend, Oregon this coming May.
My presentation is entitled "The Evolution of Primate Sanctuaries In The United States" and I promise it will be quite thrilling.

Other events in the pipeline include a trips to Chicago for a NAPSA retreat, and to Portland, Oregon for NAPSA's annual workshop.

For now, that's plenty, I assure you!

Joining NAPSA!

I am thrilled to announce that I have been hired as a Program Manager for the North American Primate Sanctuary Alliance (NAPSA). Click here for the full press release.

NAPSA was founded in 2010 by the directors of seven of the leading chimpanzee sanctuaries on the continent. The mission of NAPSA is to advance and advocate for the welfare of captive primates.

I could not be more pleased to be joining such an esteemed and talented group of people. The work they do is invaluable, and I am honored to play a part.