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Lead Educator and Program Manager at Piedmont Wildlife Center in Durham, North Carolina. Alumni of North Carolina State University College of Natural Resources. 

Hi everyone! My name is Abby, and I use she/her/siya pronouns. I am a proactive and mission-driven aspiring environmental educator. I'm deeply passionate about community care and promoting sustainability, with experience in community outreach and education, and have a strong understanding of the importance of diversity in shaping effective policies and programs. My goal is to inspire the younger generation while continuously learning and applying environmental best practices to ensure equity for all.

Brittany Petish is the creator of the True Heart Tails series, award-winning children’s books inspired by real wildlife rescue and rehabilitation stories. Through gentle storytelling, accurate natural science, and social-emotional learning, her books help young readers understand animal behavior, ecosystems, and compassionate coexistence with wildlife. Brittany collaborates with wildlife centers, educators, and conservation organizations to develop stories and educator guides that support environmental literacy in classrooms and communities.