Our Team

Meet our team

Led by General Manager Carl Ashworth, the hospital and rehabilitation team members work rotating shifts to ensure a consistent 7-day operation of the facilities. The team members provide supervision for the vital volunteers, who assist with feeding, cleaning, administration, and many other valuable tasks at the centre. The clinical team are guided and advised by Supervising Veterinarian Berend Westera.

Carl Ashworth

General Manager

Carl Ashworth

General Manager

With a wealth of zoological and avian expertise, leads the team for the excellent care, rehab and advocacy for wild birds.

Daniela Martinez

Hospital Manager

Daniela Martinez

Hospital Manager

Leads the expert team on patient triage and species-dependent care. Co-founder of a Latina bird-watching group.

Chelsey Crossley

Hospital Manager

Chelsey Crossley

Hospital Manager

Triages patients on admission and manages specialised care. She enjoys patient release, and inspiring future wildlife leaders.

Pooja Dorle

Hospital Manager

Pooja Dorle

Hospital Manager

Highly experienced in avian health-care and evidence-based treatment, she manages triage, rehabilitation plans and training.

Dr Lynn Miller

Clinical & Training Advisor

Dr Lynn Miller

Clinical & Training Advisor

Advises the clinical team, sharing her rich knowledge and experiences in international wildlife rehabilitation.

Ariel-Micaiah Wijaya

Volunteer & Research Coordinator

Ariel-Micaiah Wijaya

Volunteer & Research Coordinator

Coordinates the BCA rangahau (research) and volunteer programme, alongside her PhD.

Hannah Hamilton

Hospital Assistant

Hannah Hamilton

Hospital Assistant

Dedicated to patient care, she also mentors volunteers in preparing nutrient-balanced feeds using “BCA cookbook.”

Meggan Templeton

Hospital Assistant

Meggan Templeton

Hospital Assistant

Dedicated to patient care within the hospital, she describes the role as very fulfilling and absolutely loves BCA’s work.

Mia Bland

Outdoor Assistant

Mia Bland

Outdoor Assistant

A recent graduate from the Unitec vet-nursing programme, she oversees rehabilitation in outdoor aviaries ahead of their release.

Jon Alesech

Outdoor Assistant

Jon Alesech

Outdoor Assistant

With passionate knowledge in wild birds, he oversees their rehabilitation in outdoor aviaries ahead of their return to nature.

Dr Rashi Parker

Fundraising Manager

Dr Rashi Parker

Fundraising Manager

Nurtures partnerships and outreach, towards the financial sustainability of this taonga charitable organisation.

Kim Frakes

Administration Manager

Kim Frakes

Administration Manager

A former BCA hospital volunteer, she is now instrumental for managing the finances, admin, publicity, and donor-care.