Susan Jennings has volunteered for Parrot Outreach Society since 2012. She was volunteer coordinator for a couple of years and now holds the position of president of the Board of Directors for Parrot Outreach

Susan looked for years in Vermont for bird people and was very excited when she moved to Punta Gotda and found Parrot Outreach. She knew instantly that she would be accepted and understood in the bird world.

Susan has returned to Vermont due to Hurricane Ian's impact but remains the president of Parrot Outreach's Board of directors.

Susan has a master’s degree in Human Service and worked in the mental health field for over 25 years. She also has a law enforcement degree and worked as a police officer for 15 years.

Dusty initially found Parrot Outreach Society in 2011 while walking through Punta Gorda and was intrigued. She volunteered, adopted an African Senegal named Keiko and has him to this day. Dusty has since returned to Idaho but is an active board member. She is a personal trainer, group fitness instructor and property manager. She loves taking Keiko for walks and to work and outside to play.

Anne is retired from public education. She spends winters in Port Charlotte and summers in Rhode Island. She first became interested in parrots as a child, but had to wait until she was an adult to have one of her own (parental rules). Chico, her blue and gold macaw, came into her life as a hatchling over 20 years ago when she was relatively new to the world of tropical birds. The store owner required her to read lots of books and articles before she would sell her a parrot. Some years later, she began helping out at POS cleaning cages and assisting with office projects. There has been lots to learn over the years. Anne shares her life with her husband, Steve and adorable chihuahua, Pedro. She enjoys, sailing, gardening and working with the Girl Scouts of southeastern New England.

My name is Melanie, I have sat on the board as treasurer since 2022. I joined the board of Parrot Outreach because parrots have always been my true passion, and wanted to be able to help such an amazing organization with parrot welfare and education.

Diane started volunteering for Parrot Outreach in 2016. She has been involved in fundraising, especially events, with animal welfare organizations, since 1992. Her first parrot, Cuerva, was rescued from a basement along with dogs and cats from a hoarder situation in 2007. Since then, she has been enamored with parrots. She shares her life and home with her husband, Bob; Joey, an African Grey; George and Rita, Sun Conures and Coco a Cattle dog rescued from Puerto Rico. She enjoys traveling, music and playing the piano.

Eve stepped up to the plate and accepted the position of Vice President of Parrot Outreach in the fall of 2023. She's been involved with Parrot Outreach's birds for over a decade in various capacities. She's currently being a rock star in the volunteer arena. She's recruiting, coordinating and streamlining our volunteer program.