June
3, 2008
Audubon Missouri Supporters,
We would like to take this opportunity to introduce
you to our newest Audubon Missouri staff members.
Beginning in May 2008, Audubon Missouri’s State
Office moved to Joplin, Missouri as Tony Robyn accepted
the position of VP and State Executive Director. A State
Office Manager was then needed.
Marcia K. Foster accepted the position of State Office
Manager and began work on May 19. Marcia Kay has lived
in Missouri all her life, growing up around and in nature
in Noel, Missouri. She graduated from Missouri Southern
State College with two A.S. degrees – Office Administration
and General Business. She comes to Audubon with over
20 years’ experience in office administration.
Prior to joining Audubon Missouri, she worked at Freeman
Health System as the medical education coordinator for
their residency program, and brings several years’
experience working at a veterinary office both as front
manager and as a vet tech. Being an animal lover, she
started her own pet sitting business in 2001 and continues
to work at this in her off time. She lives just outside
of Joplin with her husband, Ron, and enjoys being in
nature whether it is swimming, hiking, or birding. Being
one who takes her work seriously, she is excited to
be a part of Audubon and serving in its mission.
The search for an Executive Director for the St. Louis
Center has resulted in the hiring of Patricia Hagen,
Ph.D. The St. Louis Audubon Center project will include
a nature center, a riverboat nature experience, and
birding trails at the Confluence area. The emerging
center will be situated at the confluence of the Missouri
and Mississippi Rivers.
Patricia Hagen received her undergraduate degree from
the University of Missouri at Columbia, and received
her Masters in Public Administration and Doctorate in
Public Policy Analysis from Saint Louis University.
She has spent most of her professional career at Saint
Louis University, where she served in a number of roles,
including research administrator, associate dean, and
associate provost.
Patricia and her family love the outdoors, love to
travel, and are extremely interested in preserving the
environment. She is an avid gardener and cook, and a
devoted fan of the St. Louis Cardinals!
Please help us in welcoming Patty and Marcia Kay to
Audubon Missouri. |
