We envision a Wyoming that leads the nation in exceptional and innovative wildlife management; all stakeholders are valued equally, and management decisions are driven by the best available science. As stewards of some of the most pristine wild habitat in the world, we believe that ecosystems must be managed to maximize biodiversity.
B.S. Environmental Science and Natural Resource Management, M.Ed. Curriculum and Instruction, M.S. Science Education
With many years of non-profit administration experience, working in private and public science education, and advocating for science-based wildlife management, Kristin has spent most of her professional career making science more accessible to everyone. She has mentored youth, young adults, and professionals alike. As a volunteer for the Teton Wildlife Rehabilitation Center and a life-long advocate for animals, compassion and a love for all creatures are central to her personal credo. Born and raised in the Midwest, she, her husband, and their pup have been happy to claim the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem as their home for two decades. They welcomed a teenaged daughter and teenaged son from Colombia to their family in September 2022.
email: kristin@wyowild.org
phone: (307) 413-4116
B.S. in Biology & M.S. in Wildlife Conservation & Biology
Originally from the Maryland/D.C. metropolitan area, Sheena’s love of wildlife began early and ultimately led her to pursue a B.S. in Biology and an M.S. in Wildlife Conservation & Biology. Her graduate thesis focused on raptor collision risks in the Mountain West to better understand how these incidents can be mitigated. Sheena has called Jackson, Wyoming, home since 2017 and is a Certified Wildlife Rehabilitator in the state. Her background includes scientific research, fieldwork, conservation education, and hands-on avian medical care. She is passionate about protecting wildlife and the ecosystems they depend on, and enjoys sharing with others just how unique and important the lives of wild animals are. Outside of work, Sheena enjoys skiing, climbing, hiking, getting lost in a good book, writing poetry, and spending time with her indoor cat, Moose.
Email: sheena@wyowild.org
Phone: (307) 200-3057 ext. 2
Ben was born and raised in Boston, Massachusetts, but has spent the last 12 years in the Mountain West.
He is currently the Director of Marketing for Beehive Federal Credit Union and has spent the last 7 years in the marketing world after receiving his degree in Communications from BYU.
In Ben’s free time, he’s a wildlife photographer and naturalist guide based in Idaho, on the edge of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. He is passionate about ethical ‘animal-first’ wildlife experiences and sharing the beauty of wild places with others. Ben has spent the last 6 years immersed in Greater Yellowstone, finding the best spots to experience the beauty and majesty of Yellowstone. Ben is an advocate for large carnivores such as wolves, grizzly bears, and mountain lions and works to protect all wildlife. Outside of photography, he enjoys sports, movies, Indian food, and exploring wild places with his wife, Emilee, and canine companion, Brady.
Bill Masure is a wildlife advocate, conservation storyteller, and award-winning photojournalist whose career has centered on using images, words, and technology to help people understand the natural world and act on its behalf.
He recently concluded his work with Wildlife Protection Solutions, where he produced immersive 360-degree conservation films for WildXR, an app that brings audiences closer to wildlife, wild places and the people working to protect them. Filming in high-resolution virtual reality, he created experiences designed to build understanding of endangered species and ecosystems and make conservation stories accessible to viewers far beyond the field.
Before entering conservation full time, Bill spent nearly three decades at CBS4 Denver. Working with reporters and producers, he photographed and edited daily news, long-form features, documentaries, and special projects on subjects ranging from politics and public affairs to climate change, animal welfare, and the changing West. He became an FAA-certified drone pilot in 2016 and helped establish safe, ethical drone practices for news coverage. His work has earned 20 Heartland Emmy Awards, two Edward R. Murrow Awards and honors from the National Press Photographers Association, the National Headliner Awards, the Gabriel Awards and other journalism organizations.
Bill's assignments and conservation work have taken him across Europe, Asia, Australia, the Middle East, Africa and the Americas. After documenting Lalmba's medical outreach in Ethiopia and its support for children affected by AIDS in Kenya, he joined the organization's board of directors. He also founded Artair Photography, where he continued to create documentary, commercial, wildlife and aerial work for nonprofit and community clients.
As an advisor to Wyoming Wildlife Advocates, Bill hopes to bring his experience in communications, conservation storytelling and nonprofit service to wildlife issues across the American West. His priorities include grizzly bears, wolves and wild mustangs, along with the protection of predators worldwide, especially jaguars in South America, cougars in Patagonia, and tigers in India and across Asia. He believes strong storytelling can deepen public understanding, bridge divides, and build lasting support for coexistence with wildlife.
Cole grew up on a farm in rural North Carolina, where he came to love and care for animals at an early age. He first visited Yellowstone as a child, and he has returned nearly every year in the decades since. He and his wife, Megan, spend much of their free time traveling through the greater Yellowstone ecosystem to watch the abundance of wildlife that call the area home and that they care so much about.
As a bankruptcy trustee and attorney, Cole spends his professional life representing people and organizations with their backs against the wall. He is routinely called upon to stabilize failing enterprises under pressure. With a background in accounting, he often finds himself litigating financial disputes, and he brings that same tenacity to WWA’s board, with a conviction that a small, focused, locally grounded organization can move the needle on the issues that matter most. He believes the future of Wyoming’s wildlife will be won less in the courtroom than on the ground. That means building coexistence with communities that share the landscape and passing a love of wild places to the next generation.
He considers it a privilege to spend his time advocating for the wildlife and the landscapes that have given him so much.
Dylan Sanborn has worked and lived in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem for the last eight years. His experience includes working as a field biologist for Yellowstone National Park, where he studied birds and wolves. In addition to this, he was as an education coordinator and wildlife rehabilitator for a local non-profit in Jackson, WY. After finding a love for education and conservation throughout his career, he decided to co-found Wildland Expeditions & Tours. A company focused on introducing the public to the natural wonders of Yellowstone National Park through interpretive tours and hiking expeditions.
Dylan is looking forward to putting his experience in outreach, research, and conservation to work by joining Wyoming Wildife Advocates. He is excited to continue their mission of advocacy for wildlife in Wyoming!
Kim has been advocating for wildlife in the western states for two decades, taking on both state and federal agencies to give wolves and other wildlife a voice and a fighting chance on their native lands. Understanding the importance of collaboration with livestock producers is essential; without their support, we risk losing open landscapes to developers, our greatest adversary.
Fighting for wildlife is as instinctive to me as breathing. We must do everything possible to defend the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and serve as the voice for our wildlife, ensuring that future generations can enjoy and appreciate the importance of complete ecosystems for the future of our planet.
Lynne has called Jackson her home for more than 30 years. Her background is in accounting and finance and she has worked in numerous businesses in Teton County as an accountant, controller and human resource manager. She is also a licensed real estate professional in Wyoming.
Lynne loves to travel and moved to Jackson for the magic and scenery and stayed for the wildlife and outdoor culture. She loves and appreciates nature and wildlife and sees great value in keeping Wyoming wild. An active member of the community, Lynne is serving and has served on various non-profit boards in Teton County and is interested in working to keep this community the special place that brought all of us here.
When not helping people buy and sell homes, she enjoys biking, hiking, skiing, snowshoeing, camping, and any other outdoor activity that brings adventure and new experiences. Lynne is excited to be a part of WWA because of the work they do in the advancement of scientific management of our wildlife.
Ryan Kempfer’s passion for wildlife began in Wisconsin, where he spent much of his childhood outdoors and developed an early connection with animals while visiting the white-tailed deer and elk on his grandfather Boone’s small game farm. At 18, Ryan moved West, drawn by the mountains and a life spent skiing, mountain biking, hiking, and exploring wild places. Since then, landscapes from the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem to Colorado’s mountains and deserts have deepened his commitment to protecting wildlife and the places they depend on. Today, Ryan works as a wildlife guide with Jackson Hole EcoTour Adventures, where he shares his knowledge and enthusiasm for wildlife with people from around the world. He believes strongly in the power of storytelling and firsthand experiences with wild animals to inspire conservation and advocacy. That passion has also taken him to Washington, D.C., where he has lobbied elected officials for stronger protections for endangered and threatened species, including grizzly bears and wolves.
Closer to home, Ryan has volunteered with Jackson Hole Bear Solutions for the past year, helping deliver bear-resistant trash cans and educating community members about reducing human-bear conflicts and living responsibly alongside bears. He is especially passionate about ensuring that wildlife has the habitat, connectivity, and protections needed to thrive in an increasingly human-dominated landscape.
Ryan is also a dedicated wildlife and landscape photographer and co-founder of Elk Raven Photography, which he started with his wife, Chris. Through photography and guiding, he promotes ethical wildlife viewing and uses images and stories from the field to foster a deeper appreciation for wild animals and the importance of protecting them. When he isn’t guiding, photographing wildlife, or advocating for its protection, Ryan can usually be found mountain biking or hiking in the mountains with Chris and their yellow Lab, Nala.
