About the
Wildlife Restoration Foundation

Julie Anton Randall has over 20 years’ experience working for wildlife recovery and security across multiple sectors as human development expands. She founded the Zoo-Park Partnerships for America’s Keystone Wildlife Project with the Association of Zoos & Aquariums and National Park Service in 2017, then WRF in 2021. Prior, she served as Facilitator of the North American Intergovernmental Committee on Wilderness & Protected Areas Conservation composed of 6 federal protected area agency directors., managed the North American Save the Rhinos Campaign, and worked on Wilderness Foundation South Africa’s anti-poaching projects. Julie coordinated a 130-member coalition for the Wildlife Conservation Society, InterTribal Buffalo Council, and National Bison Association that achieved naming bison the U.S. National Mammal in 2016. She staffed the USDA National Organic Program in its upstart years, as an agricultural economist with deep appreciation for the value and challenges of farming and ranching. As a consultant and as WILD Foundation Vice President, Julie has managed many collaboratives compelling diverse stakeholders to forge common solutions. She holds a B.A. from the University of California Santa Barbara and M.A. from Stanford University.

Addison Dunn is responsible for managing the WRF website and is committed to using technology to support the science and communications applications that benefit wildlife and parks and WRF’s partnerships. He holds Bachelor’s degrees in computer science and business from the University of Virginia. His work experience includes sales for Zello, a walkie-talkie mobile app company based in Austin, Texas, and his current role as Full Stack Engineer at Dimagi, a socially impactful technology company with operations in the United States, India and South Africa designed to build mobile apps that provide better data and new tools for solving societal problems.

Olivia has always been passionate about the natural world, leading to a career as an advocate for it. In May of 2023, to follow that commitment, she obtained a B.S. in Conservation Biology and Biodiversity, seamlessly blending academic excellence with hands-on experience—War Eagle! During her time at Auburn, she immersed herself in native bee research with the Auburn University Bee Lab, exploring the impacts of agriculture and environmental triggers on the Southeast native bee population. Olivia furthered her expertise through an internship at the Smithsonian National Zoological Park and Conservation Biology Institute, contributing to the renovation of a migratory birdhouse exhibit and excelling in husbandry practices. Committed to conservation messaging, Olivia is a seasoned wildlife conservationist

 committed to strengthening wildlife coexistence and stewardship.

Scott Wilkerson is a career Marketing Strategist with a lifelong passion for wildlife conservation. He joins WRF with an extensive track record as a leader in developing brand, communications and marketing strategies for global Fortune 500 clients, the past 20 years at HawkPartners, a boutique strategy consultancy. At the WRF, Scott currently serves as Director, Partnership Development, where he will focus on corporate and donor engagement in support of the Yellowstone Experience, the North American Bison Summit, and other WRF initiatives. Scott received a BA from Boston College and MA in International Economics from Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS). Scott currently serves as a Partner in Conservation with the World Wildlife Fund and a Steward for the C&O Canal Trust.

​A passionate Marine Scientist with a Master's in Marine Science and a Certificate in Data Science from San Francisco State University. She has experience in marine protected habitats, fisheries management, and ocean acidification. She brings startup experience with her time At Ebb Carbon, where she conducted experiments for ocean alkalinity enhancement. She has also worked with NOAA on coastal adaptation needs and recommendations. In her free time, Mehak loves to explore Monterey Bay's underwater seascapes and volunteer at The Marine Mammal Center. She blends scientific rigor with genuine passion, advancing marine conservation and sustainability for our oceans.

I am a passionate advocate for the interdisciplinary application of Earth sciences and conservation. With a bachelor’s degree in environmental science I have served as a Development Manager for Seedlings, an environmental research organization, that allowed me to champion citizen science while generating sustainability and land use proposals for the University. After graduating, I served as a Freshwater Conservation Research Extern for National Geographic and The Nature Conservancy where I examined the hydrosocial reconfigurations of racial inequity within freshwater provision in the city of Atlanta. After my most recent tenure as an Interpretive Resource Intern at Zoo Atlanta, I’m excited to build upon my skills to further my commitment to preserving our vulnerable ecosystems.

Coming to us from Madison, Wisconsin, Naomi brings with her almost a decade of experience, spanning from hands-on animal caregiving and wildlife rehabilitation to extensive outreach, fundraising, and administrative work. She began her education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, earning her Bachelor's Degree in Animal Sciences on a pre-vet track, however she decided to switch gears and go back to school at Unity College in Maine. There, she completed her Master's Degree in Wildlife Conservation & Management and she will be returning to Unity this August to obtain her MBA in Environmental Marketing and Behavioral Economics. While completing her first Master's, Naomi concentrated her capstone work around non-invasive preserve management for big cat sanctuaries, working closely with local wildlife zoos to investigate species reproductive success and increased mating occurrences.