Our Team

  • Stevie Sheppard - President

    Stevie Sheppard is the Director of Jimmy’s Farm & Wildlife Park, an award-winning wildlife park recognised nationally and internationally for excellence in conservation, education, and animal welfare. Over the past several years, he has championed progressive conservation initiatives through his roles as a BIAZA trustee and a Nature’s SAFE ambassador, bringing his experience to support the KSTR Wildlife Rescue Board of Directors.

  • Josh Mueller - Treasurer

    Josh Mueller is the owner and director of Coastal Wilds, a ZAA-accredited facility focused on wildlife education and conservation through hands-on experiences. Over the past 12 years, he has assisted with several global conservation projects, bringing his experience to assist the KSTR Wildlife Rescue Board of Directors.

  • Hunter Hullet - Secretary

    Hunter Hullett is the Assistant Director of the Gulf Breeze Zoo and a wildlife conservation professional with over a decade of experience in zoological operations, nonprofit leadership, and animal care. Her background includes conservation program oversight, regulatory compliance, and organizational leadership within mission-driven institutions.

  • Dr. Marian Gamboa - Director

    Dr. Marian Gamboa is a Costa Rican wildlife veterinarian who has dedicated her career to the rescue, rehabilitation, and protection of native species. With extensive experience leading multiple wildlife rescue centers across the country, she combines expert knowledge in wildlife medicine with a deep commitment to community-based conservation and mentorship of future wildlife veterinarians.