Our educators have B.S. or M.Sc. degrees in wildlife biology or a related field, making them knowledgeable about the fundamentals of scientific fields. In addition, they are well-versed in contemporary issues related to wildlife biology, wildlife and range management, and natural resource conservation. We love what we do, and we do it with passion. For more information on our education programs, please contact one of our educators.
Angie Arredondo, M.S.
Manager of Education, Outreach, and Curation
Angie is our Manager of Education, Outreach, and Curation. A native South Texan, she is from Kingsville, Texas, where she attended Texas A&M University-Kingsville and completed a Bachelor of Science in Range and Wildlife Management and minored in Biology. She served as the Conservation Educator for the Welder Foundation from 2014 to 2015. Upon completing her internship with the Foundation, she returned to Texas A&M University- Kingsville for her Master of Science in Range and Wildlife Management; she graduated in December 2018. Her Master’s thesis evaluated the effectiveness of the Welder Wildlife Foundation’s Rangeland Curriculum. Angie is in charge of developing, organizing, and conducting the Foundation’s Outreach and Education Programs. She thoroughly enjoys sharing her love for conservation and stewardship through education with people of all ages. Some of her hobbies include birding, camping, reading, and listening to music.
Email me: aarredondo@welderwildlife.org
*Angie’s Photo was taken by Robert Vanelli*
Taylor Zamora
Conservation Educator
Taylor is a Conservation Educator at the Welder Wildlife Foundation. Originally from Corpus Christi, Texas, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Range and Wildlife Management from Texas A&M University-Kingsville. Rather than following a traditional internship path, she undertook a research project exploring salinity’s effects on the migration patterns of wintering Redhead ducks along the Laguna Madre. In addition to her research, Taylor is an active member of the Friends of Redhead Pond, an organization focused on public education and the restoration and maintenance of vital habitats for both native and migratory wildlife. Her primary passion lies in educating the next generation about the importance of wildlife and conservation. In her free time, Taylor enjoys hunting, fishing, horseback riding, and traveling.
Email me: tzamora@welderwildlife.org
Sarah Failla
Conservation Educator
Sarah is a Conservation Educator for the Welder Wildlife Foundation. She was born and raised in a town named Big Spring in West Texas, leading her to attend Texas Tech University, where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resources Management in 2018. Upon graduation, her career started with an internship position as the Conservation Educator at the Rob & Bessie Welder Wildlife Foundation from 2019 to 2022. After this chapter came to a close, she pursued a career in marine science as an Education Specialist for the Bay Education Center of the University of Texas Marine Science Institute. She is excited to come back to the terrestrial side of things and help educate people of all ages on the importance of conserving our natural resources for future generations to come. Her hobbies include spending time with her daughter, spending time outdoors with her when she can, listening to audiobooks or podcasts, and scrapbooking.
Email me: conservationeducator @welderwildlfie.org
Laken Mize
Social Media Specilaist
Laken is our Social Media Specialist from Montgomery, Texas. She received her Bachelor of Science in Forestry with an emphasis on Wildlife Management degree from Stephen F. Austin State University. There, she served as the vice president of the SFASU Student Chapter of the Wildlife Society and was active in the Society of American Foresters and Ducks Unlimited. She is currently a graduate student at Texas Tech University in the Department of Natural Resource Management. She enjoys many outdoor hobbies, such as hiking, camping, hunting, and fishing. Her main passion is educating the public about the importance of conservation principles and the active management of our habitats to ensure it is around for future generations to come.
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