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Institute Leadership

Green Chimneys is grateful to those dedicated to The Sam and Myra Ross Institute, providing their expertise in guiding the development of The Institute’s education and advocacy activities, and their support for outreach and the dissemination of meaningful data and content.

Steering Committee

Kristin Dionne

Maureen Doherty

Michael Kaufmann, Institute Director

Miyako Kinoshita

Kristin Licardi

Denise Luft

Nature-Based & Institute Committee of the Green Chimneys Board

Christopher Platt, Committee Chair

Michelle Greenberg

Paul Kupchok, Jr.

Dr. Michael Otten

Growing As an Individual; Establishing a Career in HAI

“One of the things I have enjoyed the most about interning at Green Chimneys is that it has given me the chance to create meaningful relationships with animals as well as with the staff. I am thankful to be in an environment where I am able to build my skills and grow as an individual.”
~ Shira Spivak, Leir Intern at Green Chimneys

Growing in ways that are both career-focused and also personal is at the core of the Henry J. and Erna D. Leir Global Internship Program at Green Chimneys. More →

Meet Our Animals

Gyrfalcon

Crowned the best for falconry in medieval times, gyrfalcons were once reserved for kings. As the largest falcon in the world, with exquisite plumage ranging from bright white to deep charcoal, gyrs are revered for their powerful skill of flight. Their long wings make hunting waterfowl from 3,000-feet-high a feasible and fantastical feat. This falcon was flown in the sport of falconry for several years.

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