Meet the Team
At K9 Conservationists, our work is powered by the partnership between people and dogs. We call our human team members the Conservationists—the cofounders, handlers, and support crew who guide our mission in the field and behind the scenes. Our canine partners are the K9s—the dedicated detection dogs who follow their noses to find the data that drives conservation forward.
Kayla Fratt
Co-founder, PhD Student in Wildlife Biology, CDBC
Rachel Hamre
Co-founder, Data Scientist, CPDT
Heather Nootbaar
Co-founder, Zoologist, CPDT
Our Conservationists
Our conservation work is powered by a dedicated group of people who bring unique skills and perspectives. Meet the seasonal handlers, interns, editors, and volunteers who make the K9 Conservationists team complete.
Meet Our Dogs
Our detection dogs bring enthusiasm, focus, and accuracy to some of the most challenging ecological questions. Their ability to locate hard-to-find data fuels both science and conservation impact.
Our Board of Directors
Learn more about the dedicated team of volunteer board members behind K9 Conservationists.
