Staff
Meet the educators, caretakers, coordinators, and volunteers who help each OSF encounter feel safe, thoughtful, and memorable.
Our Team
Falconry is personal work. These are the educators, caretakers, coordinators, and volunteers who help each encounter feel safe, thoughtful, and memorable.
Field Educators
Joe founded OSF in 2014 after years in falconry and leadership coaching. He helps guests understand raptors, falconry, and the trust behind every working relationship.
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Stephanie brings a background in biology, wildlife conservation, and veterinary medicine to OSF, supporting flock training, bird care, and hands-on class instruction.
Kris is a career firefighter and paramedic as well as a Master Class Falconer. He helps with classes and roadshows, bringing years of practical raptor experience.
Flannery is an Ohio State Animal Sciences alum with experience at bird programs, zoos, and free-flight shows. She brings deep animal training knowledge to each presentation.
Emily joined OSF in 2024 after animal care and education work with the Newport Aquarium and Columbus Zoo. She loves helping guests connect with wildlife conservation.
Octavio began working with raptors as a teen and trained with experienced falconers in the UK. He brings hands-on experience with hawks, falcons, owls, eagles, and working dogs.
Behind the Mews
Oakley builds and maintains OSF’s digital backbone, including the website, CRM, marketing systems, graphics, advertising, passwords, and tech workflows. If it runs behind the scenes, connects the pieces, or keeps chaos from winning, it probably lives in her realm.
A lifelong member of the OSF falconry team, Lainey assists with programming and shares a deep familiarity with the ambassador birds and daily rhythm of the school.
Michael supports the behind-the-scenes flow that helps classes, events, and guest experiences run smoothly from setup through the final moments of each visit.
Amy helps support the people, birds, and details that make OSF programs feel prepared, welcoming, and personal for each guest group.
Amy supports guest-facing programs and the day-of details that help visitors feel comfortable, oriented, and ready to meet the ambassador birds.
The Volunteer Crew
Anna helps support program setup, guest flow, education moments, and the steady teamwork that keeps OSF experiences calm and organized.
Wyetta helps prepare program spaces, support safe observation, and assist the educators during outdoor encounters and community events.
Katy supports questions, learning stations, visitor comfort, and the small details that help each educational program feel personal and well cared for.
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