Numi Mitchell, Ph.D. – Lead Scientist and Project Director

(401) 423-0866 numi@theconservationagency.org
Numi is a biologist specializing in the study of resource and habitat use by wildlife. She usually troubleshoots endangered species problems – this is her first project in which management issues concern a species that is too successful – an interesting challenge. 

Richard Wolfe – Project Manager

(401) 932-7925 rich@theconservationagency.org
Rich Wolfe is in charge of facilitating the implementation of the NBCS Coyote Management and Coexistence Plan. He continues to work remotely as head of two other businesses but moved to Rhode Island two years ago to pursue alpaca ranching with his wife and two children.  He has a keen interest in the topic of coexistence with coyotes.

Spencer Tripp – Professional Wildlife Trapper

(503) 669-5040 spencer@theconservationagency.org
Spencer is a professional trapper with over 50 years experience with the behavior and habits of fur bearers. He is the National Trappers Association Director for the Rhode Island Trappers Association acting as the liaison between the State and National Agencies.

Peter Auger, Ph.D. - Director of Education for NBCS

(401) 776-4102  pete@theconservationagency.org
Pete is a field biologist and educator who currently conducts active wildlife research projects throughout New England, Southern California and Costa Rica. He presently is a Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. For NBCS, he coordinates intern activities in the field and lab. Pete also designs, builds, and tests much of our electronic gear with his students in tow.