Mike Ziccardi, Director
Mike received his veterinary degree, masters and doctorate in epidemiology from UC Davis. Since 1996, Mike has acted as an oil spill response veterinarian and coordinator to more than 45 spills nationally and internationally. He has been a contract veterinarian for the California Department of Fish and Game as well as program coordinator, senior wildlife veterinarian, Assistant Director and now Director for California’s Oiled Wildlife Care Network at the Wildlife Health Center, UC Davis. During spills, Mike often works either as the Deputy Wildlife Branch Director at the Command Post, or as Care & Processing Group Supervisor or clinical veterinarian at the facility. In addition to his work with the OWCN, Mike is an Associate Professor at UC Davis’ School of Veterinary Medicine.
 Christine Fiorello, Response Veterinarian
Christine joined the OWCN in May 2010. Along with several other members of the OWCN staff, she has been helping out with the Deepwater Horizon Spill in Louisiana and Mississippi. Christine was an Assistant Professor of Zoological Medicine at the University of Georgia’s College
of Veterinary Medicine.
Christine brings with her a wealth
of experience in addition to her DVM from Tufts, including a small
animal internship from Angell Memorial Hospital, a PhD in Ecology from
Columbia (studying South American carnivores) and a residency (and ACZM
Board certification) in Zoological Medicine from the University of
Florida. Most recently, in addition to her teaching, clinical and
research activities (including mentoring an intern and resident in Zoo
Med), she has acted as the Faculty Director of the Wildlife Treatment
Crew at UGa.
Lavonne Hull, Administrative Coordinator
Lavonne has provided administrative support for the OWCN since 2000. During oil spill responses, Lavonne is an integral part of the team and a key component to ensuring the facility receives the necessary supplies. In addition to providing logistic support, Lavonne also works to ensure billings are accurate and in compliance with state and federal laws.
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