Meet the Team

Marie-Élisabeth Gagnon, Executive Director

Marie- Élisabeth is the Executive Director, primary rehabilitator and trainer for Parrot Sanctuary Canada.

She is a professional animal trainer working with multiple species, with a focus on dog training and parrot rehabilitation & training through her studio BeeLoved.

Sherilyn

Sherilyn has been around animals her whole life. She has volunteered with the Toronto Humane Society, and now finds herself at the Parrot Sanctuary.. She has worked with many species of mammals and reptiles but has found her passion working with parrots.

David

Freelance Video Editor by day, snuggly parrot bed by night. David had no interest in birds until a loveable little parrot named Loki joined his family and taught him what wonderful friends they can be.

Shadan

Alice + Tom

Lover of all animals, Alice brings her enthusiastic and caring style to the Sanctuary team. Her diverse background gives her a compassionate outlook and strong dedication to the wellbeing of every animal in our care.

As a highly skilled tradesman and electrical apprentice, Tom enjoys helping with the regular maintenance and improvement of the Sanctuary. His love of all animals and passion for building offer a unique volunteer opportunity for him at the Sanctuary.

Kevin

Director, Parrot Sanctuary.

Kevin is a dog person, who has come to love Parrots - much to his surprise. “I still am amazed that parrots are smarter than dogs.”