You could probably credit Hillary’s four companion cockatoos for helping her ditch the plan to go to veterinary school after graduating from Colorado State University and following the less conventional path to exotic animal training. Training her birds has inspired her to achieve personal goals of the endless pursuit of self-mastery and authenticity, and as executive director of Avian Behavior Conservancy, there is one thing this endeavor has taught her for certain. That is that ABC would not be where it is today were it not for the unwavering support of family, friends, staff, and loved ones.
Hillary founded Avian Behavior International in 2013 and has taken it on to become Avian Behavior Conservancy. She is currently getting her Masters degree in Fish, Wildlife, and Conservation Biology at Colorado State University. She serves on the boards of the African Hornbill Conservation Alliance, the Golden Eagle Partnership, and the Indonesian Parrot Project.
Hillary Hankey
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