Penny Patterson, PhD
Penny co-founded The Gorilla Foundation in 1976 and has dedicated her entire life to Conservation through Communication.
Team
Christa Nunes, PhD
Christa has worked alongside Penny for over 20 years, taking care of Koko and managing conservation outreach.
Gary Stanley, PhD
Gary oversees all operations and specializes in educational technology development for conservation and care.
Parker Daley
Parker produces and edits our videos and social media content, as well as assisting on TGF educational outreach initiatives.
Deanna Pierce
Deanna takes good care of Koko’s former sanctuary in Woodside, California.
Kerry Hogan
Kerry is a former architect and oversees our gorilla sanctuary design projects.
David Rutan
David is an IT expert and business owner, and supports the foundation’s IT.
Jeanne Gardner
Jeanne is an HR expert and supports the foundation’s HR infrastructure.
Russell Skibsted
Russ is an experienced CFO and helps oversee the foundation’s finances.
Michael Stein
Michael advises the foundation on online fundraising strategy to advance our mission, as a successful nonprofit consultant.
Penny Fraser
Penny advises on African conservation education — building capacity, impact and partnerships.
Ian Redmond
Ian is a field biologist and a world renowned conservation expert and ambassador for both great apes and elephants.
