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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Paul Reillo, Ph.D.
George Amato
Christopher Langen

Paul R. Reillo, Ph.D.

Founder/President

University of Maryland (Zoology). Rare Species Conservatory Foundation founder and president, director of the Tropical Conservation Institute, FIU. Field-oriented population biologist, ecological geneticist and environmental engineer. Technical expertise in field ecology, demographic and genetic analysis of small populations and animal husbandry. 

PaulReillo@rarespecies.org

George Amato, Ph.D.

Yale University (Biology). RSCF Trustee. Director Emeritus, Conservation Genomics at American Museum of Natural History. Adjunct associate professor at Columbia and Fordham universities. Conservation geneticist specializing in non-invasive sampling techniques for endangered species, and monitoring trade in endangered species products using DNA based forensic science. 

GAmato@rarespecies.org

Christopher Langen, Esq.

JD University of Miami (Mechanical Engineer). RSCF Trustee. Professional attorney, rare pscittacine ecology, breeding and management.

CLangen@rarespecies.org

MANAGEMENT TEAM

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Karen McGovern

General Curator

Media/Outreach Coordinator

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Matt Morris

Resident Lead Animal Care

Mountain Bongo Antelope

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Mark Davis, DVM

US Lead Veterinarian

Bongo Repatriation Project

ANIMAL CARE STAFF

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