We give birds a voice—by nurturing 100,000+ passionate supporters and by enthralling millions more with expert information, news, insights, and live streaming cams. Our goal: to share the love and understanding of birds and the natural world just as widely as we can.
We serve a large, rapidly growing audience that encompasses nature lovers, bird enthusiasts, citizen scientists, conservationists, policy makers, corporate partners, K–12 teachers, academics, and lifelong learners. More than 95% of our audience are not Cornellians. Rather, they’re individuals from around the globe whose love of birds and nature sparks them to delve into our educational resources, participate in citizen science, and financially support the Lab’s mission.
Development and Philanthropy
We partner with the Cornell Lab’s financial supporters, fostering partnerships to build a foundation of support for the Lab’s mission.
Living Bird
Especially for Lab members, the beautiful Living Bird magazine reveals the world of birds through new scientific discoveries, on-the-ground conservation stories, and breathtaking photography. Read issues online.
All About Birds
All About Birds is your free online guide to birds and bird watching. Explore in-depth species information, tips from the Lab’s experts, and inspirational videos. Explore All About Birds.
Bird Cams
Experience the lives of birds up close with live-streaming views from nests and feeders. Join in with other viewers and scientists as we watch and discover new insights. See what’s happening now.
Social Media
Media Relations
By connecting media professionals with our experts, we answer questions and bring to light the latest news and discoveries about birds, biodiversity, and the environment. Visit our News Room for more.
Program Staff
Bramble Klipple
Director, Development and Philanthropy
Joanne Avila
Graphic Designer
Gustave Axelson
Editorial Director
Liz Bodner
Member Services Associate
Jessica Cassidy
Director of Membership and Annual Giving
Alex Chang
Director for Web Communications
Miyoko Chu
Senior Director, Communications
Justin Cleveland
Manager of Corporate Partnerships
Marc Devokaitis
Associate Editor
Jillian Ditner
Graphics Editor and Staff Illustrator
Bartels Science Illustration Program Coordinator
Ken Eaton
Gift Processing Assistant
Charles Eldermire
Bird Cams Project Leader
Alexis Falise
Member Services Manager
Kelly Fiske
Gift Processing Assistant
Philip Glaser
Application Programmer
Mary Guthrie
Director, Major Gifts and Corporate Marketing Partnerships
Dan Hitchen
Direct Response Fundraising Coordinator
France Kehas-Dewaghe
Web Developer
Liz Kinast
Assistant Director of Gift Planning Administration and Stewardship
Anne Klingensmith
Gift Processing Assistant
Peter Kopp
Direct Response Fundraising Manager
Susanna Lawson
Advertising and Marketing Manager
Jill Leichter
Associate Publisher/Book Editor
Pat Leonard
Media Relations
Kristen McKnight
Administrative Assistant
Janet Menninger
Graphic Designer
Chris Miller
Individual Giving Officer
Charles Mollenhauer
Development Database Manager
Melissa Penta
Web Designer
Erin Pierce
Golden-wing Society Manager
Hugh Powell
Senior Science Editor
Carolyn Sedgwick
Leadership Giving Officer
Sarah Seroussi
Lead Web/User Experience Designer
Theresa Toth
Data Coordinator
Kim Vaughan
Data Processing Specialist
Melissa Walker
Major Gifts Associate
Benjamin Walters
Communications Specialist