Executive Director

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Email: kate@reptilecenter.org

Kate Boyd grew up with a deep connection to animals and nature. She is inspired by Steve Irwin and Sir David Attenborough to continue to learn about the amazing animals that share our world and to find ways for humans to better respect and coexist with them.

Kate became particularly interested in herpetofauna while pursuing her degree in Zoology from Minnesota State University, Mankato, where she participated in an internship at a Reptile and Amphibian Zoo and she was hooked. These often misunderstood animals needed a voice for their respect and conservation that she wanted to give to them.

Kate has been working in animal welfare since 2015 and can often be found presenting at our education and outreach programs, providing daily car for our rescues, and treating wildlife patients as a licensed wildlife rehabilitator. She now lives with her large scaly and furry rescue family in Northern Colorado.

Vice President / Animal Care Coordinator

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theresa@reptilecenter.org

As a lifelong animal nerd, Theresa grew up catching horned lizards and finding garter snake friends in her backyard. Inspired by figures like Steve Irwin, Jane Goodall, and anybody who works in a zoo, her dedication to science and wildlife preservation has been a driving force throughout her life.

Theresa’s passion took her down the medical route and she became a Registered Veterinary Technician(RVT) in 2017 while also raising two incredible and compassionate humans. Theresa trained specifically in exotics medicine for several years combining clinical work and teaching veterinary students. She now serves as an educator for veterinary students to continue to guide the next generation of veterinarians, and helping some pursue their passion for exotic animal care.

Theresa believes that through proper education and positive interactions, we can help our community keep their reptile and amphibian pet companions healthy, and co-exist with native species happily.

When not volunteering, Theresa loves to spend time with her husband and two kids. Her family also includes a California Kingsnake, a Bearded Dragon, and a goofy Lab/Great Dane mix. When she finds free time, she loves to be crafty and spend time in nature.

Volunteer Coordinator

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anna@reptilecenter.org

Anna inherited a love for wild herpetiles from her dad whose excitement over finding snakes, lizards, salamanders, frogs, and turtles makes every trip into nature extra special. From an early age, she learned a respect and admiration for wildlife that she continues to carry and share today. 

After college, Anna worked as a seasonal wildlife technician on a variety of monitoring projects across the country, including reptile and amphibian projects in the southeast. She is especially interested in research related to small vertebrate conservation and challenges to wildlife on the human-wildland interface. Today, she is a science educator in Fort Collins, drawing on her background in wildlife science to create place-based learning opportunities for students of all ages. She continues to share the excitement of seeing wildlife in its natural habitat, and hopes that this experience will inspire folks to protect animals and the spaces they call home. 

In her free time, you'll find Anna riding a bike, watching a movie, or enjoying one of the amazing outdoor spaces Northern Colorado has to offer! 

Board Member

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With a background is in government and residential remodeling, Jen’s always said “If I had billions of dollars, I’d build a zoo near Fort Collins.” While she doesn’t have billions of dollars, she does have her own small zoo consisting of two cats, two snakes, 2 geckos and a “few” arachnids. RACR has enabled her to learn so much about so many different species. She looks forward to every time she’s able to interact with all of the amazing creatures.

Board Member

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Having always enjoyed animals and spending time outside, Alexa finds joy in learning and teaching about animals. She has learned so much from RACR, and loves that every volunteer shift is a new chance to learn something.
Alexa is a proud Colorado native from Littleton, CO just south of Denver. She started down the path of studying music education, having loads of passion for marching band through high school, and college at Colorado State University. But after discovering a particular interest in teaching about nature, they started to pursue a career in animal education, park interpretation, and natural resources. They had the chance to be a summer educator with Walking Mountains in Vail, CO in Summer of 2025 teaching tourists about Colorado’s beautiful landscapes and inhabitants. Now, she is working as the seasonal park interpreter (educator) at Lory State Park in Bellvue, CO.
When she isn’t volunteering, Alexa loves to take care of her own reptiles, play their trumpet, watch Colorado hockey, and hang out with friends and her twin sister, and triplet brother!

Board Member / Social Media Coordinator

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Shoshanna has always been drawn to animals and the idea that every creature deserves compassion, care, and a chance to thrive. Whether furry, scaly, or somewhere in between, she believes there is something special to appreciate in every animal. Her love for animals and passion for helping those in need inspire her dedication to animal welfare and her involvement with RACR.

Shoshanna hopes to turn her passion into a career in wildlife rehabilitation, where she can continue helping animals in need and give them the opportunity to flourish. She is excited to keep learning, growing, and contributing to RACR’s mission of creating a community that values animal welfare, conservation, and coexistence with the wildlife we share our world with. For her, caring for animals is about more than simply loving them; it’s about recognizing their worth, advocating for their well-being, and doing what we can to make the world a little kinder for them.

Shoshanna has a soft spot for some of the animal kingdom’s most fascinating creatures, including hyenas, bats, African wild dogs, and domestic dogs. Her love for herptiles includes hognose snakes, tree frogs, Komodo dragons, and Gila monsters. At home, she is a proud reptile parent to Batty, her beloved crested gecko!

When she isn’t volunteering, Shoshanna can usually be found creating art, baking, spending time outdoors, or enjoying time with her partner and friends.

Board Member / Social Media Coordinator

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Hila is a recent Colorado State University graduate with a B.S. in Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology and a passion for wildlife conservation, ecological restoration, and all things scaly, slithery, and slightly weird. She serves on the board of the Reptile and Amphibian Center of the Rockies (RACR), where she loves helping others appreciate the wonderfully weird critters that make our ecosystems tick. Outside of conservation, Hila’s life is run by two dachshunds with big personalities and very little legroom, a bearded dragon who thinks she owns the place, and a kingsnake who keeps her grounded and cool. She’s happiest exploring the natural world, restoring natural habitats, and reminding people that every creature has a role in this wonderful world.