Dr. Lucy is a lifelong animal lover, educator, scientist, and writer. A board-certified zoological medicine veterinarian, she treats all species. She has worked as a clinical veterinarian, educator, media consultant, writer, and zoo director. She is Founder and Executive Director of Creature Conserve. 

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Creature Conserve

A non-profit organization founded by Dr Lucy dedicated to combining art with science to cultivate new pathways for wildlife conservation.

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What is it like to be a

Zoo and Wildlife Veterinarian?

Dr Lucy shares some insights about her love of animals, her profession and her work in conservation.

Art Can Save A Panda

In this presentation for TEDxProvidence, Dr Lucy makes the case for connecting the arts and sciences to improve conservation outcomes.
More about her work teaching and collaborating with art and design students at these links:
RISD Students Explore Unique Ecology of Hawai’i Island and
Visual Narratives That Inspire Change

Dr Lucy on PBS’ Arthur

Dr Lucy talks with a group of kids invited to tour a Creature Conserve exhibit - Urban Wildlife: Learning to Co+Exist - featured in the hit PBS television show, Arthur.

National Geographic Kids Animal Encyclopedia, 2nd edition

Dr Lucy worked with a group of experts to produce this beautiful new edition of the National Geographic Kids Animal Encyclopedia.