about the sanctuary
The Board of Directors
Mary Murray brings more than a decade of experience in strengthening the efforts of nonprofit organizations. As founder of MEMconsultants, Mary provides a variety of consulting and training services designed to support community-based agencies to fulfill their missions. Additionally, Mary is a passionate advocate for primate conservation, and has served as a volunteer keeper-aide, providing care for great apes at the National Zoo in Washington, DC, and Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle. Mary holds a BA in psychology from Haverford College and an MA in community & prevention research from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Mary lives in Seattle with her husband, Derek, and son, Nathan.
Cynthia LaChappelle, Vice President
Cyndi LaChappelle brings to CSNW five years of experience as a senior animal keeper for great apes, including chimpanzees, at the Dallas Zoo and Forth Worth Zoo. Her responsibilities included training and supervising new keepers, as well as daily animal care, including food preparation, behavioral enrichment, and basic medical care. Cyndi currently lives in Texas with her two daughters.
Julia Gallucci first began working with apes in 2000 and has since cared for both gibbons and chimpanzees in a variety of sanctuary settings. From 2004 to 2006, Julia was a caregiver at the Chimpanzee & Human Communication Institute at Central Washington University, where she also coordinated educational programs and presented lectures to the public on chimpanzee behavior, chimpanzee cultures, and the African bushmeat trade. In addition to serving on CSNW’s Board of Directors, Julia serves on the Advisory Board for IDA-Africa, a great ape protection organization that operates a chimpanzee sanctuary in Cameroon. She has a BA in anthropology from California State University, Northridge, and an MS in primate behavior from Central Washington University. Julia’s Master’s thesis examined gestural dialects in chimpanzees.
Erica Knauf Santos, Esq., Secretary
Erica Knauf Santos is a Seattle attorney in private practice. Along with legal experience, Erica brings three years of experience caring for non-human primates from her time at the Chimpanzee & Human Communication Institute. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Great Ape Project and the Advisory Board for IDA-Africa, and is an at-large member of the Washington State Bar Association’s Animal Law Section. Erica received her BS in primate behavior and ecology and BA in psychology from Central Washington University, and her JD from Seattle University School of Law. She lives in Seattle with her husband, Enjay, and son, Nicolas.
Bruce Wagman is a partner at the San Francisco law firm Schiff Hardin LLP. His practice focuses on animal law, with a special interest in chimpanzee issues. Bruce works tirelessly as an advocate for animals, and has won major victories for shelter dogs in Georgia; chimpanzees in Hollywood, California; and nearly 1,000 dogs in hoarding situations in North Carolina. He is also the co-editor of the Animal Law textbook used in law schools across the country. Bruce graduated from University of California - Hastings Law School, and has undergraduate degrees from Columbia and Cornell.
Hilary Anne Hager has nine years of volunteer management experience and currently serves as Shelter Activities Coordinator for Everett Animal Services, after working more than six years as Programs Manager for the Progressive Animal Welfare Society. She has developed multiple trainings for staff and volunteers, including safe animal handling and animal care, dealing with compassion fatigue, developing successful volunteer/staff relationships, and an orientation to the agency's philosophies and policies. Her experience includes service in the Peace Corps educating adults and children in Mongolia and working at a national park. Hilary graduated from the University of North Carolina with a degree in international studies, and received an MA in nonprofit leadership from Seattle University. Hilary shares her home with her husband, their dog, and four cats.
Jessica Martinson began caring for chimpanzees in 1999 at the Chimpanzee & Human Communication Institute (CHCI). During her two years at CHCI, she worked as an animal technician, apprentice team leader, Chimposium liaison, and Earthwatch guide. In 2003, Jessica volunteered as the manager of IDA-Africa’s Sanaga-Yong Chimpanzee Rescue Center in Cameroon, Africa. Currently, she is the chair of CSNW's Direct Care Committee and IDA-Africa's Advisory Board. Jessica holds a BS in psychology from Drake University and an MS in psychology and primate behavior from Central Washington University. Jessica lives in Seattle with her two dogs.
Lauren Glickman has more than 10 years of experience as a trainer, coach, and educator. Her experience ranges from her work as a Peace Corps volunteer in Nicaragua teaching agro-forestry techniques to managing the volunteer program at the Progressive Animal Welfare Society Wildlife Center in Lynnwood, WA. She is the founder and principal consultant of FORAY Consulting. Lauren has worked with dozens of nonprofits in Washington State as a coach and organization development consultant, helping leaders and boards create healthy and sustainable organizations. Lauren serves on the Advisory Committee of Grey Muzzle, and has a BA in geography from Clark University and an MA in organization development from the Leadership Institute of Seattle and Bastyr University.
Sue Bartlett has more than 15 years of experience in the non-profit sector, with a focus in fine arts and social services. She has served in a variety of roles, including marketing, fundraising, exhibitions management, retail, and administration. She is currently Director of Marketing for the Seattle Art Museum, Seattle Asian Art Museum, and Olympic Sculpture Park. Sue holds a BS in finance and marketing from Marquette University and is committed to community outreach and education on behalf of great apes.
Tony Smith balances a professional career with his volunteer advocacy work on behalf of chimpanzees. As the design manager of a Montreal-based aircraft modification centre, Tony directs a group of engineers engaged in a wide array of aircraft engineering projects, both in North America and overseas. Since 1997, Tony has managed communications for Canada's only chimpanzee sanctuary, the Fauna Foundation, including Fauna's listserv, which regularly disseminates information related to primate protection to hundreds of people. Tony is also the president of Fauna Sanctuary, an American nonprofit organization dedicated to raising funds for the Fauna Foundation and other chimpanzee sanctuaries in North America.
Zibby Wilder has more than 14 years of experience as a communications integrator, melding traditional public relations and online marketing expertise into winning outreach and social media initiatives for consumer, hi-tech, and grassroots businesses. She has worked with a wide variety of clients, including Lego, General Mills, the Discovery Channel, and Microsoft, as well as leading non-profits, including People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals and the Progressive Animal Welfare Society. Zibby is currently Director of Public Relations for Born Free USA, the U.S. affiliate of the UK-based Born Free Foundation, founded by the stars of the classic wildlife movie, Born Free. Zibby also works as a marketing and communications strategist through her consultancy, dew consulting. Zibby has been active in animal issues for more than 20 years, studying animal behavior, volunteering, and serving as senior staff at various direct-care animal organizations. Zibby is a graduate of Boston University, where she studied psychology and public relations.