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1 CURRICULUM VITAE Carol Buckley Founder Elephant Aid International CURRICULUM VITAE Carol Buckley Founder Elephant Aid International Co-Founder The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee PO Box 106 Hohenwald, Tennessee 38462 931.306.8514 [email protected] Professional Positions Elephant Aid International Founder, President/CEO 2010-present Hands-on assistance and education to improve the welfare of elephants worldwide. Advise governmental agencies and private organizations on strengthening regulations pertaining to the welfare of captive elephants. Design sanctuary facilities for needy elephants. Develop and teach mahouts and caregivers to use Compassionate Elephant Management (CEM), a non-dominant management system that allows trainers to work with elephants in a free-contact environment, without the use of pain and intimidation. Help elephant care professionals develop and use an integrative holistic approach to medical care. Act as an expert witness to promote the application of sound science to elephant welfare. Elephant Welfare Consultant 1995-present Hohenwald, Tennessee Provide assistance for elephants nationally and internationally: facility evaluation, design and development; elephant behavior assessment and modification; elephant training assessment and instruction; elephant foot care and foot care instruction; development of elephant training techniques; expert witness and inspection services; advise on humane treatment standards for the development of regulations. Elephant relocation, social integration, rehabilitation and recovery. The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee Co-FounderPresident/CEO, 1995-2010 Hohenwald, Tennessee Established the largest natural habitat sanctuary in the U.S. that attracted international attention for its innovative approach to elephant management in captivity. Developed Passive Control, a non-dominant elephant management system designed to meet an 1 elephant’s needs while giving resident elephants complete physical freedom and the opportunity to make their own choices. Arranged for the release of 24 elephants to the Sanctuary over 15 years. Hired and trained caregiver staff. Designed and produced educational programs for the public. Worked with governmental agencies and private organizations to strengthen regulations pertaining to the welfare of captive elephants. Spoke as an expert witness in defense of sound science regarding elephant welfare. Provided assistance for elephants nationally and internationally. • Coordinated the rescue of the first elephant ever confiscated by the U. S. Department of Agriculture, who the agency then placed at the Sanctuary in 2003. • Supported programs to help elephants internationally. Provided funds for anti- poaching forest patrol in government forests and a mobile veterinary clinic that provided free services for hundreds of elephants living in captivity (India). Provided underwriting for fuel for anti-poaching air patrols in Amboseli National Park, (Africa) and supplemental food for elephant living in captivity (Thailand). • Pioneered tuberculosis research and treatment in collaboration with a team of veterinarians under the direction of Dr. Susan Mikota, Elephant Care International. Conducted non-invasive research of land use and the impact of substrate on elephant feet, rehabilitation social behavior. Conducted non- invasive study of PTSD with Dr. Gay Bradshaw, the Kerulos Center. Tarra Productions Owner 1975-1995 Ojai, California Exhibition, training, and care for female Asian elephant named Tarra, who performed in television, motion pictures and circus and zoo shows. Traveled throughout the US, Canada and abroad performing in a number of circuses, including Circus Gatini and the Big Apple Circus. African Lion Safari, 1991-1992 Visiting elephant manager Ontario, Canada Oversaw the breeding of two zoo elephants on breeding loan. Zoo Manager, 1988-1992 Elephant supervisor at the Bowmanville Zoo in Ontario, Canada, and Racine Zoo in Racine, WI Consultancy Positions 2 Captive Elephant Management and Welfare Consultant 1998 Provided humane training to facilitate medical procedures and negotiated for the humane treatment and release of the 30 “Tulie elephants” held in a warehouse under dire conditions, and previously exposed to brutal training sessions in Hartbeespoort Dam, South Africa. Zoo Consultant 1992-2002 Chehaw Wild Animal Park, Albany, Georgia. Assisted in the development of a comprehensive elephant management program. Consulted with the keeper staff regarding elephant and keeper training. Helped to develop and implement safety procedures and care and management protocols. Consulted with management regarding facility improvement. Orchestrated the retirement of the zoo’s elephants to a sanctuary. Elephant Program Developer 1980-1994 Created and ran elephant programs at Marriott’s Great America Theme Park, Knott’s Berry Farm Theme Park, Santa Barbara Zoo, Kansas City Zoo, Nashville Zoo and Granby Zoo. Faculty Positions The Kerulos Center (www.kerulos.org), 2010–present San Jose Junior College, CA, Adult Education–Exotic Animal Management,1976–1978 Elephants Rescued/Relocated to Sanctuary Tarra, 1995 – The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee Babe, 1996 – Black Beauty Ranch Barbara, 1996 – The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee Jenny, 1997 - The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee Shirley, 1999 - The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee Bunny, 1999 - The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee Sissy, 2000 - The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee Winkie, 2000 - The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee Tina, 2003 - The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee Delhi, 2003 - The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee Tange, 2004 – The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee Zula, 2004 – The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee Flora, 2004 – The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee Lota, 2004 – The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee Misty, 2004 – The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee Minnie, 2006 – The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee 3 Lottie, 2006 – The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee Queenie, 2006 – The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee Liz, 2006 – The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee Debbie, 2006 – The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee Ronnie, 2006 – The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee Billie, 2006 – The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee Frieda, 2006 – The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee Dulary, 2007 – The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee Ned, 2008 - The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee Awards & Honors Independent Charities, Best in America Award, June 13, 2005 Of the more than 50,000 charities, the Sanctuary was one of only 1500 which have been certified as meeting or exceeding the rigorous standards set forth by ICA. Whole Foods & E-Town, E-chievement Award, December 9, 2001 Award celebrating those people who make a positive difference in their communities and beyond. Genesis Award, March 2001 Guest of Honor for the 15th annual Genesis Awards in recognition of work to bring media attention to conditions of elephants in captivity. TIME Magazine, Hero for the Planet Award, 1997 Award for innovative work in co-founding the first natural habitat refuge for elephants in the United States. Education Exotic Animal Training & Management Program, 1974 Moorpark College, California Selected List Of Lectures Spring Festival of Children’s Literature (April 2011) Frostburg State University Yoga for Unity Conference in Princeton (November 2009) Princeton University A Symposium on Captive Elephants: Science & Well-Being (April 2006) Tufts University Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (2006) The Elephant Sanctuary-Captive Elephants in Tennessee 4 20th Annual International Compassionate Living Festival, Raleigh, NC (2005) The Power of One The Elephant Sanctuary-A Compassionate Alternative An Evening to Remember Because Elephants Never Forget (2003) Maine Friends of Animals & the Maine Animal Coalition The Elephant Sanctuary-A Window into the World of the Majestic Elephant Oakland Zoo Celebrating Elephants (2002) Featured Speaker AZA Annual Conference (2001) Zoos, Sanctuaries and Animal Welfare Sanctuary: A Fundamental Requirement of Wildlife Management Elephant Managers Conference (2001) The Elephant Sanctuary-Passive Control Management USDA Lecture (2001) The Elephant Sanctuary- History of Success 18th Annual Elephant Managers Association Workshop, Fort Worth Zoo (1997) The Elephant Sanctuary - A Natural Habitat Refuge for Asian Elephants Publications “Elephant Training.” The Elephants’ Voice Magazine Online. January 2011. “South East Asia is not Alone in Working for Elephant Welfare.” The Elephants’ Voice Magazine Online. October 2010. With G.A. Bradshaw: “The Art of Cultural Brokerage: Recreating Elephant-Human Relationship and Community.” Spring: A Journal of Archetype and Culture. Vol. 83, Spring 2010. pp. 37-61. “Sanctuary: A Fundamental Requirement of Wildlife Management.” In An Elephant in the Room: The Science and Well-Being of Elephants in Captivity. Debra L. Forthman, Lisa F. Kane, David Hancocks, Paul F. Waldau (eds,). Center for Animals and Public Policy, Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine, Tufts University. 2009. pp. 191-197. Tarra and Bella: An Elephant and Her Dog, Putman Publishers, 2009. Just for Elephants, Tilbury House Publishers, 2006. 5 With Lyashchenko, K., et al. “Tuberculosis in Elephants: Antibody Responses to Defined Antigens of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, Potential for Early Diagnosis, and Monitoring of Treatment.” Clin. Vaccine Immunol. 13(7): 722-32 (Jul. 2006). Travels With Tarra, Tilbury House Publishers, 2002. “Captive elephant foot care: Natural-habitat husbandry techniques.” In The Elephant's Foot: Prevention and Care of Foot Conditions in Captive Asian and African Elephants. Csuti, Blair; Sargent, Eva L. Bechert, Ursula S. (eds.). Iowa State University Press, Ames. 2001, i-viii. 1-163 p. Chapter pagination: 53-55. With D. Collins, C. Doyle, G. Johnson, J. Lehnhardt, & D. Redfox. 1992. EMA Statement on Free/Protected Contact. Elephant Managers Association Journal (EMA), III Indianapolis, IN. pp. 9-12. Memberships Board Member, Elephant Managers Association (1992) Officer, Elephant Managers Association (1991) Steering Committee, Elephant Managers Association (1990) 6 .
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