Stacy was born in Wisconsin and grew up next door to the Council Grounds State Park. This is where she became intrigued with nature, wildlife, birds, and the natural landscape of the park. She has worked at the Wausau Daily Herald for 26 years, and has been working at United Healthcare in the print production department for the past 11 years. Retirement is within reach….
Stacy’s parents taught her about the farms and wildlife that surrounded their house, and grew up in a family of hunters and farmers. Her mother was her inspiration as she was the first women in the area to accomplish many feats, including joining the fight for women’s rights, becoming the voice for Women of Business, the Historical Society and the Park Systems. This showed Stacy that taking action can get the job done, even when you are not a powerful name or come from money.
Her dad showed her how to respect animals and was a bit of an animal whisperer. As a young child, Stacy learned to be respectful, read the animal, be patient, and not to encroach or harm them. She believes that is why he never brought home a deer, because he loved them alive more than not. Stacy’s dad taught her that that there is nothing better than seeing animals in the wild being themselves. They are nature’s gift.
Stacy has been passionate about wolves from the first time she saw one. This is why she has chosen to stand up for wolves and all other wildlife on our planet being eradicated over hate, misinformation and trophies. She feels these animals cannot speak for themselves, which is why she cannot sit on her hands when we need to take action to be part of the solution.
