Brittany, CFVP
Animal Care Manager
Brittany is from Naperville, Illinois, where she earned an associate degree in English from the College of DuPage. She would like to study wildlife biology and become a wolf biologist. Previously, she volunteered at wildlife centers. She joined Lake Emma in 2020 so she could work hands on with animals. In her free time, she enjoys reading and writing and cuddling her dog, Shay and cat Hela.
Christine
Animal Care Technician
Christine was born in Fort Worth, Texas, grew up in North Carolina, and now lives in Florida with her husband Jarrod, dogs Milo and Zoey and a cat named Sweet Pea. She has always loved animals and has wanted to work with them since she was a child. While in North Carolina, she volunteered at Opossum Wood Acres. In her free time, she enjoys arts and crafts, movies, puzzles and going to the beach.
Rylee, CFVP
Animal Care Technician
A Florida native, Rylee was born and raised here in Lake Mary. She is attending Seminole State College, pursuing a degree in elementary education, and she loves her job because it makes her smile all day. She enjoys going to the beach in her free time with her dog Gizmo and her family. She also volunteers at her elementary, middle and high schools and enjoys coloring and journaling.
Kayla, CFVP
Animal Care Technician
Kayla has lived in Florida her entire life and is an Orlando native. She has an associate degree from Seminole State College in Lake Mary, and she hopes to pursue a business management degree at UCF. She loves working in the veterinary field because she gets to work with animals.
She is a triplet, so she has a brother and sister who are her age, as well as a sister who is nine years older. Her pets include Oliver, a loving and chatty tabby, and four gerbils, Sugar, Pichu, Stewart and Chipmunk. She enjoys spending her free time with friends, or shopping, eating or just watching Netflix at home with her cat. She also loves to go thrifting, fishing, biking or anything outdoors.
Samantha (Sam), CFVP
Animal Care Technician
Sam was born in Deltona and has lived in Florida her whole life. She earned her AA from Tallahassee Community College and while undecided on her future educational endeavors, knows that it will include animals, psychology, or both! Sam’s many talents include playing the clarinet, bass clarinet, and tenor saxophone. She loves cosplay and dancing, and combines them both in a cosplay dance group that performs at Florida conventions. She also enjoys video games and making schedules, and is a devoted dog mom to fur baby Callie. Although partial to schnauzers, Sam loves animals of all shapes and sizes.
Jackie, CFVP
Animal Care Technician
Jackie, an Animal Care Technician originally from Colorado Springs, now calls Florida home, residing about an hour away from Pensacola. Currently navigating the Zoology/Pre-Vet track at the University of Central Florida, her aspiration to become a veterinarian is deeply rooted. A passionate reader and artist, she finds joy in creative outlets like drawing and painting. Jackie’s family, comprising two cats and two dogs, remains a focal point in her life, and she actively volunteers with the Pre-Vet Society at UCF, contributing to animal shelters and bird sanctuaries. Left-handed and close-knit with her family, Jackie’s journey is propelled by a commitment to making a positive impact in the lives of animals, with her ultimate goal set on vet school.
