About Us

Jazmyn Lapacinski,

Wildlife Rehabilitation Assistant Manager

Jazmyn has recently graduated from Murray State University of Kentucky with her Bachelor of Science and majored in Wildlife and Conservation Biology on the Zoological Conservation track. After interning at Snowdon Wildlife Sanctuary last summer, she jumped at the opportunity to come back to beautiful Idaho and become a more permanent part of the staff.

For as long as she can remember, she has always loved being around animals. This paired with endless opportunities for hiking, fishing, and all the other outdoor activities that Idaho has to offer has made McCall the perfect destination for work and recreation.

Dr. Linda Donerkiel,

Board President

Linda grew up in Minnesota and graduated from the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine in 1995. She and her husband moved to Kuna, Idaho where they raised their 2 kids and an assortment of pets.  After selling her small animal veterinary clinic in Boise, they moved to McCall in 2020.

Joining the board in 2023, she also volunteers her veterinary expertise to the organization

Debbie Sironen, Board Secretary

Debbie was born in Portland Oregon, and lived most of her life in Oregon. She was raised out in the country and always had a variety of pets: cats, dogs, goats, and the occasional guinea pig or hamster. Debbie worked at the phone company her whole career and finally retired after 32 years. Some of her interests include running, hiking, travel, reading, photography and camping.

Debbie has volunteered for the Portland Humane Society, the Bend Spay and Neuter Project, and numerous spay and neuter campaigns. She has also volunteered at a wildlife rescue and rehab in Bend, Oregon.

After she moved to Idaho in 2014 she found Snowdon Wildlife Sanctuary. Debbie feels it has been rewarding to help the animals and serve on the Board of Directors. Debbie knows that what Snowdon does makes a big difference for our community and the wildlife that we live around.

Joyce Chandler, Board Treasurer

Joyce is a Boise State University graduate and a retired CPA.  She is originally from Texas, but got to Idaho as soon as she could!  She loves nature, wildlife, and all the outdoor adventures Idaho has to offer.  Having the opportunity to give back to the community and further the mission of Snowdon at the same time made this board position a perfect fit.  She is honored and excited to be a part of Snowdon Wildlife Sanctuary!

Stephanie Corporandy,

Board Member

Stephanie is a Purdue grad and midwest transplant loving life in Idaho. Animals of all kinds have always been near to her heart. 

She has been the board president of the Indpls. Zoo Guild, was co-founder and board president of the Alliance for Responsible Pet Ownership also in Indy, board member of Friends of the Animal Community in CA and currently do pet transport in the PNW. Giving animals a second chance has been her goal for many years. Stephanie is very excited to join the Snowdon board and help our local wildlife.

Melissa Cavaretta, Board Member

Melissa is originally from Pittsburgh, PA, and did her undergraduate studies at the University of Pittsburgh.  She attended veterinary school at the University of Illinois and graduated in 2015.  She has worked in a variety of practices around the country including general practice, emergency medicine, wildlife rehabilitation, animal sanctuaries, and zoo medicine.  She is currently the veterinarian at Zoo Boise. 

She is excited to be a part of Snowdon Wildlife Sanctuary!

Nancy Sommerwerck, Board Member

Floyd Loomis, Board Member

Native Idahoan novelist, poet, journalist, educator, woodworker, Idaho naturalist.
Corporate affiliations: Random House, KDP-Amazon, Lulu.com, CBS News Network, ABC/Cap Cities, and other financial publishers. Master’s-Yale, Bachelor’s-UW/Seattle. Live in Gold Fork River country with wife Kristin and a giant schnauzer Cozette.