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The Team
Sunny Murphy
Jazmin “Sunny” Murphy earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology from the University of California, Santa Barbara and a Master of Science degree in Environmental Policy and Management (concentration: Fish and Wildlife Management) at American Public University. Her research focuses on the intersections of culture, ideology, legislation, economics and land use with canid ecology, with special emphasis on Black and Indigenous communities in the United States.
Dr. Joseph Hinton
Joey is WCC’s senior research scientist and earned his PhD from the University of Georgia. His research focuses on the conservation and management of canids, specifically red wolves and coyotes. Joey often conducts field research involving morphometrics, mark-recapture methods, radio-tracking techniques, and GPS/GIS applications to understand population dynamics and distribution.
Regan Downey
Regan Downey oversees the Wolf Conservation Center's various education, outreach, and advocacy initiatives. She works with the education team to develop engaging and interactive environmental education lessons for individuals of all ages, and represents the WCC's interests in various state and federal matters. Regan graduated magna cum laude from Providence College with a BS in Biology and a minor in Economics.
Dana Goin
Dana Goin is focused on educating the public on the local wildlife with whom we share the landscape, and how to best foster peaceful coexistence with them. Dana got her start at the Wolf Conservation Center as a summer intern. One of her first positions working with wildlife, it led to other research opportunities in college and beyond. After receiving her degree in Wildlife Conservation from the University of Delaware, she went on to travel around the country as a wildlife technician. Her study species include mountain lions, coyotes, bobcats, gray foxes, raccoons, opossums, and white-tailed deer.
Topher Lovell
Topher Lovell joined the Wolf Conservation Center as the IT Operations Specialist in the spring of 2020 and was promoted to IT Operations Manager in 2024. He received his B.S. in Information Technology from the College of Saint Rose. They provide hands-on support for all of the technical operations at the center and works to continually implement new and innovative ideas to support the Wolf Center’s mission. When they are not at work, Topher actively volunteers in his community, including with the Boy Scout troop that he earned the rank of Eagle Scout in.
