Conserving land through outreach, restoration and research.

Our Mission

The mission of the Sally Judith McLellan Foundation is to promote the public welfare through the science-based restoration of sustainable ecosystems and to educate the public and their decision makers as to the public good achieved through the restoration of North American lands, wetlands, and waterways to a pre-Columbian condition by grants and public dialogue.

In so doing we hope to restore and “rewild” bears, beavers, birds, bison, wolves, wolverines, native fish, native amphibians, and native reptiles.

Meet the Team

Judith McLellan
Dr. Lorin Lindner

Dr. Lorin Lindner has been a licensed clinical psychologist since 1988 and has devoted her practice to treating disabled veterans, while pioneering the practice of Animal Assisted Therapy where both animals and humans mutually benefit.
Lindner was an adjunct professor at Santa Monica College for 17 years and has been the Clinical Supervisor for Clinica Sierra Vista Behavioral Health Centers since 2008. She started Serenity Park Sanctuary, an animal-assisted work therapy program for both traumatized veterans and traumatized parrots, as described in her book Birds of a Feather: A True Story of Love, Hope and the Healing Power of Animals. She founded the Warriors and Wolves program and the Lockwood Animal Rescue Center which allows combat veterans to care for rescued wolves and other wildlife as featured on the docu-series on Animal Planet, Wolves and Warriors.
Peter Galvin

Peter (he/him) is the founder of the Center for Biological Diversity. He holds a bachelor's from Prescott College and a master's degree from Norwich University. Peter helps coordinate the Center for Biological Diversity’s legal actions and campaigns, assists in the formulation of organizational policy and strategy, and serves on the Center for Biological Diversity’s leadership team.
Before working for the Center, he worked as a contract wildlife researcher for the U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Arizona Game and Fish Department.
A longtime environmental activist, Peter is a member of the Science Oversight Team for the Global Owl Project and serves on the board of directors of the Mattole Restoration Council.
Marnie Gaede

Marnie has been an activist and environmental advocate for over 40 years. Since 1993 she has taught Environmental Issues at Art Center College of Design. She was involved with the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society from 1989 to 2014; supporting numerous campaigns, serving on the board twice and serving as Chair from 2012-2014. Marnie is currently Chair of the Fund for Wild Nature (2002-present), IlluminOcean and Galapagos Conservation Action.
Holly Scheu-Harms, MSW, LCSW

Holly is a licensed clinical social worker who practiced for 22 years working with children with special health care needs and their families. After her social work career, she helped start a family business in an accounting role. She joined the board as the treasurer after Rich and Judy inspired her to become more involved with their vision and passion for rewilding. She can be found on any given day playing in the garden with Judy, and loves spending time with her husband, their two adult daughters, and her two dogs. She lives in Littleton, Colorado.
Ami Berman

Ami Berman holds a BA in Economics and Environmental Studies from Emory University. He is a sustainability-focused entrepreneur as the founder of a solar company, Sun and Done, and cofounder of a conservation-focused nonprofit, Planet Team. Ami has worked for private foundations and Fortune 500 companies where he managed impactful projects and helped organizations refine and execute their missions. He is a lifelong animal-lover and is currently pursuing his Masters in Natural Resource Managment.