Julie
Julie Chang (Treasurer)
Julie was inspired to join the Museum Board in Fall of '21 as she wanted to get involved in that "funny animal class that (her daughter) Sofia kept raving about!" So far, Julie has been a perfect fit and her work as Treasurer has been indispensable.
Julie has a background in fine arts as well as worked professionally (for most of her career) in the LA Unified School District as Director of Community Outreach. She loves all museums, especially the Smithsonian Natural History Museum and the National Air & Space Musuem. Currently, Julie is a stay-at-home parent and loves to give her time and support to Sofia and her passions. Julie also likes to plays tennis, cook (especially Korean and Korean influenced/inspired dishes), and her favorite animal is the manatee. Sirenians 4Ever!!!
Julie was inspired to join the Museum Board in Fall of '21 as she wanted to get involved in that "funny animal class that (her daughter) Sofia kept raving about!" So far, Julie has been a perfect fit and her work as Treasurer has been indispensable.
Julie has a background in fine arts as well as worked professionally (for most of her career) in the LA Unified School District as Director of Community Outreach. She loves all museums, especially the Smithsonian Natural History Museum and the National Air & Space Musuem. Currently, Julie is a stay-at-home parent and loves to give her time and support to Sofia and her passions. Julie also likes to plays tennis, cook (especially Korean and Korean influenced/inspired dishes), and her favorite animal is the manatee. Sirenians 4Ever!!!
Princess Tortuga (Tortoise Keeper - c/o '24)
Sydni "Princess Tortuga" Mellor is a stand out sophomore in the Museum Management program who has taken on the responsibilities of Tortoise Keeper at the PWM for the 21-22 school year. In addition to monitoring the general well-being of the sulcata and CA desert tortoises featured in our Gonzalez Tortoise Garden, Sydni faithfully comes back to school every evening and locks up our chelonian friends in their barns before sunset.
A dedicated animal and wildlife advocate, Sydni also loves horseback riding, hiking, and anything outdoor-related. However, Sydni's true passion is for flight; she's an avid small-airplane fanatic (and has already put in dozens of hours on a 152 Cessna) and hopes, one day, to pursue a career as a commercial pilot. Fly high, Princess!
Sydni "Princess Tortuga" Mellor is a stand out sophomore in the Museum Management program who has taken on the responsibilities of Tortoise Keeper at the PWM for the 21-22 school year. In addition to monitoring the general well-being of the sulcata and CA desert tortoises featured in our Gonzalez Tortoise Garden, Sydni faithfully comes back to school every evening and locks up our chelonian friends in their barns before sunset.
A dedicated animal and wildlife advocate, Sydni also loves horseback riding, hiking, and anything outdoor-related. However, Sydni's true passion is for flight; she's an avid small-airplane fanatic (and has already put in dozens of hours on a 152 Cessna) and hopes, one day, to pursue a career as a commercial pilot. Fly high, Princess!
Bails
Bailey Moeller (Lead Docent - c/o '22)
Three-year Museum Management veteran, Bailey Moeller, is universally respected by her peers as a leader in the program. She is a "go-to" docent and always gets the job done and is a student that has earned the full trust of Mr. Tacata and the other adults on staff. Outside of the Museum, Bailey works as an assistant vet tech at an animal clinic in Rohnert Park and is also one of the teen volunteers assisting Bonnie Cromwell and Classroom Safari with the weekly husbandry of their exotic animal collection.
A Jack-of-All Trades, Bailey knows a little about everything and is proficient in all the aspects needed to be an excellent docent here at the PWM: she is a confident and polished public speaker, has mastered the concepts of conservation biology taught in the class, and is a master at delegating directions and responsibilities to her peers. Most importantly, Ms. Moeller has an incredible heart not just for animals, but for people, as well. She loves her community, she loves the PWM, and we love Bails.
Bailey will be attending Humboldt State University in the Fall of 2022 looking to pursue a degree in Zoology.
Three-year Museum Management veteran, Bailey Moeller, is universally respected by her peers as a leader in the program. She is a "go-to" docent and always gets the job done and is a student that has earned the full trust of Mr. Tacata and the other adults on staff. Outside of the Museum, Bailey works as an assistant vet tech at an animal clinic in Rohnert Park and is also one of the teen volunteers assisting Bonnie Cromwell and Classroom Safari with the weekly husbandry of their exotic animal collection.
A Jack-of-All Trades, Bailey knows a little about everything and is proficient in all the aspects needed to be an excellent docent here at the PWM: she is a confident and polished public speaker, has mastered the concepts of conservation biology taught in the class, and is a master at delegating directions and responsibilities to her peers. Most importantly, Ms. Moeller has an incredible heart not just for animals, but for people, as well. She loves her community, she loves the PWM, and we love Bails.
Bailey will be attending Humboldt State University in the Fall of 2022 looking to pursue a degree in Zoology.
Zoey
Zoey Haines (Lead Docent - c/o '22)
At only 17, Zoey's list of animal husbandry and keeping experience looks like that of someone twice her age:
--> 4-H Breeder/Seller (since age 8): chickens (egg-laying & market birds), quail (Japanese & button), rabbits, guinea pigs
--> 5x Champion & 2x winner of the Senior Exhibitor Award - Sonoma County Fair: chickens & guinea pigs
--> Trainer (since age 11): dogs (agility)
--> Keeper - Safari West (since age 12)
--> Husbandry/Maintenance - Classroom Safari
A straight-A student (and a legit card-carrying member of the American Association of Zoo Keepers), Zoey is one of the most polished and complete docents the PWM has produced in years and we are unbelievably proud (and lucky) to have her. When she graduates this Spring, she will have completed 4-full-years as part of the Museum Management program and, for the time being, will be the last student to have earned that honor (our Museum program is currently only open to 10th-12th grade students at PHS). She is currently working to target train both the Museum's modern game birds and Olive, our juvenile sun conure, and will begin volunteering at the Marine Mammal Center of Sausalito as part of it's elite "Youth Crew" this winter assisting in the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of injured and stranded northern elephant seals and sea lions off our Northern California.
Zoey will be attending Santa Rosa Junior College in the fall and has a bright future in the field of animal husbandry and wildlife conservation in front of her. Go get 'em, Zo! The PWM is hella proud of you!
At only 17, Zoey's list of animal husbandry and keeping experience looks like that of someone twice her age:
--> 4-H Breeder/Seller (since age 8): chickens (egg-laying & market birds), quail (Japanese & button), rabbits, guinea pigs
--> 5x Champion & 2x winner of the Senior Exhibitor Award - Sonoma County Fair: chickens & guinea pigs
--> Trainer (since age 11): dogs (agility)
--> Keeper - Safari West (since age 12)
--> Husbandry/Maintenance - Classroom Safari
A straight-A student (and a legit card-carrying member of the American Association of Zoo Keepers), Zoey is one of the most polished and complete docents the PWM has produced in years and we are unbelievably proud (and lucky) to have her. When she graduates this Spring, she will have completed 4-full-years as part of the Museum Management program and, for the time being, will be the last student to have earned that honor (our Museum program is currently only open to 10th-12th grade students at PHS). She is currently working to target train both the Museum's modern game birds and Olive, our juvenile sun conure, and will begin volunteering at the Marine Mammal Center of Sausalito as part of it's elite "Youth Crew" this winter assisting in the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of injured and stranded northern elephant seals and sea lions off our Northern California.
Zoey will be attending Santa Rosa Junior College in the fall and has a bright future in the field of animal husbandry and wildlife conservation in front of her. Go get 'em, Zo! The PWM is hella proud of you!
