Meet Our Staff!

Angela "Max" Maxwell, CEO and Founder

“Max” as she asks everyone to call her has spent a life in service to others. An eclectic Curriculum Vitae with degrees from University of Brighton-MBBS, California Polytechnic State University- San Luis Obispo, Austin Peay State University, Center for Excellence in Field Biology and the United States Medical Academy of Health Sciences has created a Dr. Doolittle of sorts. Life choices of Army (USA) to Armadillos, Education to Elephants and Pathology to Porcupines raised “Max” to cherish every living creature. “I had no idea what a pioneer my father was; we had House Rabbits; not just caged in the garden, but in the house watching TV as far back as the early 1960’s”. Coming from the military medical field, “Max’s” attention to detail led to creating a world view that all living creatures can benefit from a clean, enriching environment. Proficient in husbandry from big to small, Madagascar Hissing Cockroach to African Elephant. Respect not fear for nature is a future that we all can hopefully share. Check out her “Fearless Friday” posts on our Facebook.com/TheBunnyHutch to get a glimpse of what it takes to create a unique concept like The BunnyHutch.

Contact at CEO@TheBunnyHutch.ORG

Fitz Cherry, Animal Acquisitions

Fitz Cherry has a strong background in education, working with both the Virginia Zoo and Norfolk Botanical Garden. He is a seasoned veteran of summer camps and education programs and has mastered the perfect birthday party. Along with over 8 years of professional experience in zoological education, Fitz has thousands of hours of experience with private sector care of birds, reptiles including endangered spider tortoises, and mammals, and uses this experience to expand The Bunny Hutch's education collection.

Adoption@TheBunnyHutch.ORG

Patrick Dawes, Director of Non-Traditional Education

Patrick Dawes is an informal educator and zoo professional. With backgrounds and skills in program development, evaluation, and educational logistics. He has both professional experience having worked in a variety of zoo and nature centers as an educator as well as in more traditional classroom settings and a varied educational background. He studied biology having both Bachelor's and Master's degrees, where he primarily studied the biology and ecology or reptiles and amphibians ranging from red-backed salamanders to gopher tortoises. In addition to these degrees he has also been working toward a doctorate in Science education where he studies the interactions between learners and informal educational environments. He has cared for and worked with just about any animal commonly found in the educational collection of a zoo or nature center as well as some larger animals when it was need. His favorite animals to work with are snakes and birds of prey but he also has a soft spot for the Scottish highlander, because really who doesn't love a cow an extra fluffy cow. Every Sunday “Get Out and SEE Nature” with Pat’s Facebook postings.

Traditional@TheBunnyHutch.ORG

Kelsey Guy, Director of Aquatics

More than an outdoor enthusiast and animal lover, Kelsey chose to follow her heart and earn her degree is in Marine Biology from Florida International University. With a focus on ecology and conservation; she is always there helping with our goal of educating the community on how to make proper choices not only for their family, but the planet as well. She loves learning about the natural world and how everything works, evident in her continued education both scholastically and in our community with Master Naturalists.  Her ever growing family has two Rhodesian Ridgebacks and a Bengal.  Every Tuesday put a little H2o in your life with Kelsey’s “Life Aquatic” postings on Facebook.

Contact at Aqua@TheBunnyHutch.ORG

Jennifer Wells, Marketing and Development Coordinator

Jen, grew up in the Hampton Roads area and has loved animals as far back as she can remember. One of her fondest memories is of “Quacky” the baby duck she rescued and set free at the local park. She has owned rabbits, cats, dogs and even a fish or two. Her hamster, Larry, was comic relief to the family as he ran around the house in his little ball chasing their cat. Jen and Max’s path crossed through a previous organization and she was very excited when she found out about The Bunny Hutch. Jen’s background in Business and Marketing, coupled with her love for animals and education, is a great fit for The Bunny Hutch. She is currently holding the position of Marketing and Development Director for The Bunny Hutch and with her style, imagination, dedication and flair the skies the limit.

Contact at Market@TheBunnyHutch.ORG

Roisin McCabe, Volunteer Coordinator

Ro, grew up in Ireland and has loved animals for as long as she can remember. From working in her mother's dog grooming parlor to pet sitting for friends and family, Roisin's love for animals has grown, along with her desire to help them. Having owned many animals over the years, including dogs, birds, rabbits, guinea pigs, fish upon fish, various reptiles and a dwarf hamster, there has never been a time when an animal was not in the house. Roisin has had a lot of experience with animals over the years from dog grooming and time spent volunteering in veterinary practices.

Contact at Volunteer@TheBunnyHutch.ORG

IT Team

Christopher Callison-Khan, IT Director

Board of Directors

Janine Kafouros-Bartling, President

Sonya Marker, Vice President

Josh Marker, Historian

Travis Bartling, Director of Accounting

Ashley Kale, Member