Our Staff
The Amazing Team
Kelsi Nicholson
Senior Lead Keeper
- Volunteered and worked at Indianapolis Zoo.
- Attended University of Louisville, majored in Biology and Psychology.
- Has worked as a Veterinary Assistant, Lead Kennel Attendant, and Daycare Chaperone.
- Volunteered for a Wildlife Rehabber
- Was an Intern at Black Pine Animal Sanctuary in 2014.
- Joined the BPAS team in 2017 as a Lead Keeper.
- Promoted to Senior Keeper in 2021
Letrecia “Trish” Nichols
Executive Director
Melanie Kosins
Maintenance Supervisor
Kaitlyn Blevins
Lead Keeper
Graduated from Ball State University with a Bachelors degree in Biology/concentration in Zoology
Interned at ARF Animal Shelter Spring of 2020
Interned at BPAS summer of 2020
Joined the BPAS team as a Lead Keeper summer of 2021
Zoe Houseman
Lead Keeper
· Animal Care Technician at the Animal Rescue League
of Iowa
· Graduated from Iowa State University with a
bachelor’s degree in Animal Ecology
· Interned at Blank Park Zoo on the Carnivore/
Primate Team
· Seasonal Browse/ Large Mammal Keeper at Blank Park
Zoo
· Joined the BPAS Team in 2021 as a Lead Keeper
Madeline Lindsey
Lead Keeper
Graduated 2020 from Olivet Nazarene University with a degree in Zoology
Interned at BPAS summer 2020
Hired as a part time keeper fall of 2020, became full time spring 2021
Has adopted 3 rabbits from Fort Wayne animal care & control
Michelle Brackett
Keeper
Trey Mariner
Keeper
Carina Potts
Guest Services
