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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nCady Netland<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Cady is responsible for coordinating and developing diverse-audience educational resources, partnerships, and targeted outreach campaigns regarding human-caused threats to birds and their solutions, including (but not limited to) bird-glass collisions and light pollution. With a deep love and appreciation for both people and wildlife, Cady strives to spread the message that bird-friendly practices in public and private spheres benefit us all.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nMiyoko Chu<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Miyoko Chu is the Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s Senior Director of Science Communications. She collaborates with the Cornell Lab’s staff, partners, and supporters to raise awareness of the Lab\u2019s mission and to grow the communities who join us to learn about birds and nature, advance science, and protect the natural world.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nTara Sandhu Pollock<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Tara Sandhu Pollock is the Bird Friendly Student Leader with the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. She is also a Cornell ’27 student studying Environment & Sustainability, with a concentration in evolutionary biology and applied ecology.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nChristine Sheppard<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Christine Sheppard has been director of American Bird Conservancy\u2019s Glass Collisions Program since its inception in 2009. She has led instrumental bird collision mitigation efforts, including testing of materials, the publication Bird-friendly Building Design, LEED Pilot Credit 55: Bird Collision Deterrence, and consulting on related legislation throughout the US.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nKaitlyn Parkins<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Kaitlyn Parkins is the Glass Collisions Program coordinator at American Bird Conservancy, where she works to reduce collision mortality through research, education, and policy solutions. Prior to joining ABC, Kaitlyn managed the Project Safe Flight collision monitoring program at NYC Bird Alliance and was part of the team that worked to pass NYC\u2019s landmark bird-friendly buildings ordinance.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
Special thanks to Cornell Bird Friendly advisors, volunteers, and past team leaders Leah Crenshaw, Bridget Tweedie, Eddy Man Kim, Aislyn Berg ’27, Adam Vinson \u201825, Ellie VanHouten \u201825, Patrick Gritton ’26, Charles Eldermire, Benjamin Walters, Cynthia Sedlacek, Karel Sedlacek, Victoria Campbell, and our many dedicated volunteer monitors. Thanks to the Cornell University Office of Facilities and Campus Services and the Office of the University Architect. And finally, thank you to our generous donors for making our work possible!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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