Our Team

His professional background includes roles in tourism, aviation, and marine transportation, as well as experience as a commercial fisherman. Richard is pleased to be back in Sitka, leading an organization that plays such a vital role in the community.

Since joining the Alaska Raptor Center in 2009 as “the maintenance guy,” Steve has taken on a wide range of projects and challenges—ensuring there’s never a dull moment. He values the opportunity to work alongside the Center’s dedicated staff and volunteers and finds the experience both enjoyable and deeply rewarding.

Lolly is our official ray of sunshine! She originally came to the Alaska Raptor Center in 2001 as the receptionist. In 2006 Lolly left us to return to work for the State of Alaska where she worked until her retirement in 2010. After retiring from that position, Lolly returned and will most likely be the person you talk to if you call, or the smiling face to greet you at our front counter.

Dr. Caraway – affectionately known as Dr. C – graduated from Kansas State University in 2003 and spent the next 20 years practicing veterinary medicine in Redding, California. Her first visit to Sitka, where she worked with Dr. Vosburg and volunteered with ARC (including a memorable bald eagle rescue), sparked an immediate connection to the community.

For six years, Dr. C returned regularly to provide relief veterinary care at Pet’s Choice. In 2023, she and her husband moved to Sitka with their six dogs and one cat, and she officially purchased the clinic.

When she’s not caring for Sitka’s animals, Dr. C enjoys biking the Cross Trail, photography, violin, stained glass, and spending time training her dogs.

Isabella Eddy was born in Sitka, AK. She has always had a great love of animals. Her patience and calm demeanor puts animals at ease around her. Bella has one cat named Ed that she adopted from the Sitka Animal Shelter where she also volunteers. Bella enjoys playing games, going for walks and working at the Alaska Raptor Center.