MEET THE TEAM
OUR TEAM
The RARE Group Coordinator: Sonja Hadenfeldt
Sonja has been a part of The RARE Group since the summer of 2016. During this time she has volunteered in the rehabilitation clinic and helping coordinate transportation for injured raptors. In 2017, Sonja began participating in the planning and exhibiting of RARE’s educational programs across eastern Iowa schools, care facilities, and other wildlife and conservation areas. These experiences have allowed her to meet and create valuable relationships with others interested in the care and protection of birds of prey in Iowa and around the world
“During my time with RARE I have learned so much about raptors and wildlife in general, along with the issues that they deal with day to day. I feel that working with these birds is a special opportunity, each with their own unique characteristics and needs. I really wanted to be involved in educating the public and allowing others to interact with, and appreciate these amazing birds. In my role as coordinator I hope to bring awareness to the issues these birds face and educate communities on how we can be better caretakers of the world around us” – Sonja Hadenfeldt, The RARE Group Coordinator
OUR DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS
Our team of volunteer staff make it possible for our clinic to remain operational 7 days a week, 365 days a year! Without our incredible team we wouldn't be able to do what we do- THANK YOU!
Jodeane Cancilla
Luke Hart
Sonja Hadenfeldt
Dawn Pawlowski
Colin Shirk
Zim Ravencroft
Elana Becker
Sandy Pickup
Erin & Brian Melloy
Denise Davis
Jeanine Redlinger
Kim Rose
Linsey Norman
Andie Taborsky
Nancy Richards
Danyelle Ravell
Brad Freidhof
Jason Krogman
Seth Somerville
Alicia Claus-Bartels
Amanda Cullen
Halie Petersen
Kathy Janz
Flora Cassiliano
Ella Kasper
Chris & Brennan Montgomery
Sarah Hyatt
Jill Grime
Jay Smuszkiewicz
Caitlin Wilson
M Jade Kaiser
Nettie Mahrt
Lia Glessner
Melissa Collins
Dana Ivers
Azelyn Perkins
Pat & Enid Cancilla
Dr. Mary Ebert
Dr. Kim Vercande