Kelly Sorenson first started as a wildlife biologist focusing on saving endangered species in the wild, including work with peregrine falcons, bald eagles and California condors. As Executive Director for Ventana Wildlife Society since 2003, Kelly led the effort to establish the endangered California condor to central California. He has six, peer-reviewed scientific publications and numerous technical reports in the field of wildlife conservation. Kelly served on the California Condor Recovery Team, an advisory body to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, from 2001 to 2010. Kelly currently leads the fundraising, marketing and management efforts of Ventana Wildlife Society which now conducts research, wildlife recovery and outdoor youth education throughout central California and collaborates or contracts with dozens of government and nongovernmental agencies. He also serves on the board of directors for the International School of Monterey and the Monterey Peninsula Regional Park Distric board. Kelly has a Bachelor of Science degree from West Virginia University and a Masters in Public Administration from Golden Gate University.
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