Our Team

Lisa Parker - Executive Director

Lisa Parker was born and raised in Durango, Colorado. Her passion for animals started at a very early age and has only grown over the years. Speaking for those who don't have a voice has been something that innately comes to her.

Living near the four corners area has impassioned her to act and create a place where the future of animal welfare can begin to change. Foster based rescue.

While Lisa has a "tenacity" (a word of endearment from her board of directors) for helping save animals, she also enjoys the beauty surrounding her in the out of doors with her 2 dogs. Trail running, skiing in the backcountry, river rafting and working around her home brings her great joy and balance in the life of a rescue worker!

Wyllow Hildner - Marketing & Social Media Management

Wyllow was introduced to the animal rescue industry at 10 years old when she began dedicating her weekends and summers to interning at the local humane society. Over the years, she has volunteered with multiple animal welfare organizations, including those offering low-cost spay and neuter across the Navajo Nation, training and behavioral rehabilitation organizations, and, of course, foster-based rescue and rehoming organizations like Parker's Animal Rescue.

Aside from her passion for animal welfare, Wyllow is equally invested in the world of marketing, design, and campaign management. She acquired her B.S.B.A in Marketing from Northern Arizona University in 2023. Acknowledging the power that these strategies can have on the public, she finds it particularly rewarding to use these tools to better the lives of animals in need.

Having been involved with Parker's Animal Rescue in varying capacities since 2019, she is honored to continue to be an integral part of this incredible organization as we create change in our community and work to expand our mission across the nation.

Kaikea Cavaliero - Adoption Coordinator

Kaikea Cavaliero was raised in Eagle, CO. At a young age, she was taught that the world was her classroom and every experience is a valuable lesson.

Kea's passion for helping, educating, and supporting those in need began when Kea participated in various community service trips around the world. Her time in Nicaragua, Cambodia, Tanzania, and Fiji contribute greatly to her interest, connections, and work in global development and the world of nonprofit organizations. She obtained her B.A. in Political Science from Western Colorado University in 2023. By emphasizing global development during her education, she believes deeply that nonprofit organizations provide the space for people, animals, and communities to flourish.

Kea enjoys filling her time in the mountains with her dog, skiing, collecting plants, and volunteering for Young Professionals of Durango and Community Compassion Outreach!