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Meet our team
Led by General Manager Carl Ashworth, the hospital and rehabilitation team members work rotating shifts to ensure a consistent 7-day operation of the facilities. The team members provide supervision for the vital volunteers, who assist with feeding, cleaning, administration, and many other valuable tasks at the centre. The clinical team are guided and advised by Supervising Veterinarian Berend Westera.

Carl Ashworth
General Manager
With a wealth of zoological and avian expertise, leads the team for the excellent care, rehab and advocacy for wild birds.

Daniela Martinez
Hospital Manager
Leads the expert team on patient triage and species-dependent care. Co-founder of a Latina bird-watching group.

Chelsey Crossley
Hospital Manager
Triages patients on admission and manages specialised care. She enjoys patient release, and inspiring future wildlife leaders.

Pooja Dorle
Hospital Manager
Highly experienced in avian health-care and evidence-based treatment, she manages triage, rehabilitation plans and training.

Dr Lynn Miller
Clinical & Training Advisor
Advises the clinical team, sharing her rich knowledge and experiences in international wildlife rehabilitation.

Kim Frakes
Administration Manager
A former BCA hospital volunteer, she is now instrumental for managing the finances, admin, publicity, and donor-care.

Dr Rashi Parker
Fundraising Manager
Nurtures partnerships and outreach, towards the financial sustainability of this taonga charitable organisation.

Ariel-Micaiah Wijaya
Volunteer & Research Coordinator
Coordinates the BCA rangahau (research) and volunteer programme, alongside her PhD.

Hanna Hamilton
Hospital Assistant
Dedicated to patient care, she also mentors volunteers in preparing nutrient-balanced feeds using โBCA cookbook.โ

Meggan Templeton
Hospital Assistant
Dedicated to patient care within the hospital, she describes the role as very fulfilling and absolutely loves BCAโs work.

Mia Bland
Outdoor Assistant
A recent graduate from the Unitec vet-nursing programme, she oversees rehabilitation in outdoor aviaries ahead of their release.

Jon Alesech
Outdoor Assistant
With passionate knowledge in wild birds, he oversees their rehabilitation in outdoor aviaries ahead of their return to nature.