Autumn Waylan (She/Her/Hers) came on board in the summer of 2024 with at least 10 years of experience in wildlife handling and a background in vet clinic operations, animal handling, public education, community outreach, and specifically, raptor programs! Autumn has a bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M University in Wildlife & Fisheries. She recently moved to Colorado from Texas with her dogs, Indi and Wicket, and her lizard, Yoshi. Autumn is excited to embark on new adventures all around our beautiful state. She is especially looking forward to forming connections with our raptor ambassadors, and tapping into her educational background by teaching our community about these majestic creatures through our public programs and raptor presentations.

In her position as our full-time Raptor Rehabilitation Manager, she will gain unique skills in the practice of rehabilitation for birds of prey, as well as support our Raptor Center Director in the administration duties of the Raptor Center, animal care and management, and medication and treatment plans. When she is not working at NWDC, Autumn enjoys reading fiction, camping, hiking, spending time with her dogs, and connecting with nature.