THIS IS LIVE WILDLY

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WHAT WE DO

WHAT WE DO

Throughout the United States and around the globe, wildlife corridors are a win-win solution for economy and ecology. States like Florida are experiencing a population boom - adding more than 1,200 new residents every day - while also balancing a changing climate and strains on critical resources like drinking water. Wildlife corridors hold the key to securing healthier, more sustainable communities for the future. Yet, there is no official blueprint for how to successfully establish Wildlife Corridors, fund their creation and management, or harness the power of grassroots organizations and communities for long-term benefits.

Live Wildly was created to help raise awareness of the benefits of wildlife corridors, inspire more people to get out into these great spaces, and to expedite bridge-building and collaboration among the science, conservation, policy and business communities. Our goal is to ensure nature is at the table for planning, development and investment decisions.

Our first priority - the Florida Wildlife Corridor. This 18 million acre wildlife super highway is a model for public-private partnership, citizen advocacy and grassroots support that other Corridor initiatives could learn from and replicate.

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WHO WE ARE

WHO WE ARE
Arnie Bellini

Arnie Bellini

Founder
An avid cyclist who once also swam the English Channel, Arnie dedicated his life to protecting nature after an encounter with a Florida panther near his home just outside Tampa Bay.
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LISA SHIPLEY

LISA SHIPLEY

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Hailing from the corn fields of central Illinois, Lisa brings a lifetime of love for nature to her role as CEO of Live Wildly. With 25 years of experience in conservation, she spent nearly two decades at The Nature Conservancy.
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Deborah Pollard

Director, Marketing and Communications
As a child camping on Florida’s beaches, Deborah established her life-long passion for nature and adventure. An avid gardener, traveler, and hobby-farmer, Deborah and her husband, a sixth-generation Floridian, call the Florida Wildlife Corridor home.
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Meredith Budd

DIRECTOR, EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
From the lush landscapes of Central and South America to the island nations of the South Pacific, Meredith spent nearly 5 years after University exploring natural wonders across the world.
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Halle Goldstein

Field Marketing Manager
Born and raised in Southwest Florida, Halle always felt a deep connection with the outdoors through fishing, scuba diving, and hiking. After graduating from Florida State University in 2018, Halle spent the next 5 years garnering experience in Florida’s conservation space.
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Aaron Rickel Jones

SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER
Aaron honed his storytelling skills studying film and television production at Chapman University and has been telling multimedia stories for companies, nonprofits, and individuals ever since.
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Sara Sheehy

Sara Sheehy

Lead Adventurist + Storyteller
Sara is an adventurer and storyteller with a passion for wild places. Whether traveling in her campervan or exploring her backyard, she crafts stories that help people fall in love with the world around them.
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Kyle Baysinger

Kyle Baysinger

Business Operations Advisor
Kyle is an avid adventure cyclist, operational master-mind and part-time ranch-hand on his family farm. He has a diverse background in information technology and solutions, project management and finance.
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JOIN US

We are actively seeking partners to help advance Wildlife Corridor Conservation AND reach more advocates. Contact us and one of our Wildly passionate teammates will help you find the best way to engage.

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