Today was sponsored by Alexandra Sacco in honor of Dr. Jessica Mayhew! Jessica (colloquially known around here at least, as “Mayhew” 🙂 ) is currently an Assistant Professor in Anthropology at Central Washington University where she also serves as Director of the Primate Behavior and Ecology Program. Not only is Jessica a dedicated advocate and mentor for so many students, many of whom serve as volunteers and interns here at the sanctuary, but she serves as a volunteer caregiver as well as a member of the sanctuary’s Board of Directors.
Alexandra shared this note about her gift today: “To an all around amazing person. Thank you for everything you do for all primates, including all the graduate students that are lucky enough to work with you!”
Alexandra, thanks so much for honoring Jessica today and making a difference in the chimps’ lives, just as she does!
Jessica, we’re incredibly lucky to have you as part of our chimp family and happy to get to celebrate you and your wonderfulness today!
Cutie Burrito:
Beautiful Annie:
Sweet Jody:
Amazing Honey B:
Happiest of birthdays, Dr. Mayhew, and many many more….. <3 <3
Happy Birthday wishes to you Dr. Mayhew…I imagine it would be so much fun to be seated next to you at a dinner party, or long trip somewhere, because you must be a most interesting woman with so many Primates experiences or stories to share…I can’t imagine how you orchestrate your routine days with all that you do…Bless you & ..Best wishes…
I hope you had a great day!
These photographs are beautiful, and they capture the light in each chimperson’s eyes. As a bonus, Jody demonstrates how to enjoy celery while getting in some yoga.
Happy birthday, Doc!