Staff
Michelle Lute
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Executive Director
Michelle Lute is a wildlife scientist and conservation leader with two decades of experience in wildlife conservation, nonprofit leadership, and public policy. As Executive Director of Wildlife for All, she’s leading the charge to transform state wildlife governance and center justice, compassion, and democracy in conservation.
Michelle holds a PhD in wildlife management and has authored more than 30 publications in ecology and the social sciences. Her career has spanned roles in state and federal government, academia, and advocacy, all grounded in a commitment to evidence-based, inclusive solutions for human-wildlife coexistence. Dr. Lute played an instrumental role in stopping Wisconsin’s second proposed wolf hunt in 2021 and advancing legislation such as Roxy’s Law, which bans traps, poisons, and snares on New Mexico’s public lands. She continues to work nationwide to reform wildlife management systems and strengthen protections for all wild animals.
Mandy Culbertson
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Communications Director
Mandy brings a wealth of experience in strategic communications, marketing, and public relations, honed over her impressive career of crafting compelling narratives and managing high-impact campaigns. She loves shaping narratives that challenge norms, change behavior, and spur others to action. Mandy believes in the power of media and content to tell the stories that matter and the inherent ability of good storytelling to create common ground. With her deep expertise in engaging diverse audiences, she is perfectly positioned to elevate story-based campaigns aimed at reforming wildlife governance.
Over her nearly 20-year career, she has delivered effective and creative storytelling, brand building, and media relations and communications strategy to nonprofit, government, and private sector organizations in issue areas including water quality, hunger, reproductive rights, and aging and disability care. Mandy holds a BS in Environmental Science and Journalism and a Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences secondary major from Kansas State University. She also studied ecotourism and environmental science at Universidad Veritas in San José, Costa Rica. Mandy’s commitment to wildlife conservation and her dynamic communication skills make her an invaluable addition to our team.
Al Palmer
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Volunteer Website Guru
Alex is an experienced IT professional who specializes in the nonprofit sector providing web development, GIS analysis and software integration services. His extensive work with nonprofit organizations has provided unique opportunities to work across various sectors, allowing him to gain an extensive knowledge base and to continue improving his skills. Volunteering with Wildlife for All has been a great way to give back.
Thad Dickinson
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Volunteer Extraordinaire
Thad began volunteering with Wildlife for All in December 2024, where he assists in maintaining the Find Your State funding feature as well as tracking legislation. He was selected to participate in WFA’s inaugural Building Power for Wildlife Justice cohort, and he hopes to put that training to use not just in reforming wildlife governance in Michigan but across all his advocacy efforts. Thad is also an active Humane Policy Volunteer with Humane World for Animals; volunteer and coordinator with Furkids Animal Rescue and Shelters, Georgia’s largest no kill animal shelter and rescue organization; and TNR and community cat advocate. He is an academic research librarian with Central Michigan University and holds a BA from the University of Colorado-Boulder, MS from the University of Texas at Austin, and MA from Central Michigan University. He lives in Berkley, MI, with his wife, dog, and clowder of rescued and former community cats.
Réjeanne Lacroix
Volunteer Coalition Coordinator
Réjeanne Lacroix assists Wildlife for All from Ontario, Canada in the role of Communications Coordinator. Although on the northern side of the border, she is just a short trip to Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, so topics covered by Wildlife for All still have real meaning and capture her interest. Réjeanne has a strong background in policy analysis and international relations, but her primary concern has always been environmental conservation and respect for the natural ways of wildlife.
Ashley Hillard
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Volunteer Organizing Coordinator
Ashley Hillard is an environmental advocate and documentary filmmaker who currently serves as a field organizer for Moms Clean Air Force. A recent Duke University Master of Environmental Management graduate and current Master of Public Affairs student, she utilizes her background in film to produce and direct documentaries that focus on the intersections of wildlife conservation, climate change and environmental justice. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking with her dogs, traveling, watching movies and fostering dogs and cats!