Andrea H. Merrill
Photographer, Writer, Content Creator
About
Andrea has a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the University of Portland and a certificate in Applied Animal Behavior from the University of Washington. After graduating college, she moved back to her hometown and began petsitting before starting Animals of the Pacific Northwest, a website dedicated to educating folks about pet care, native wildlife of the Pacific Northwest, and environmental justice. Her photography grew from spending so much time with animals, particularly her one-eyed black lab named Rooster and her neighbor’s animals, a llama, two sheep, chickens, cats, and a golden retriever named Milo.
Experience
Development Associate – Whatcom Humane Society
- August 2021 to Present
- Donor Management, email communication with supporters, website maintenance, events, photography of shelter animals
GUEST EXPERIENCE SPECIALIST – PETCO
- June to July 2021
- Cashiering, restocking, customer service
Writer, Founder – Animals of the Pacific Northwest
- August 2017 to Present
- Writing, graphic design, website maintenance
Freelance Pet Sitting
- January 2015 to December 2021
- Animal care
EDUCATION
Applied Animal Behavior Certificate from the University of Washington (2021)
Bachelor of Arts (Sociology) from the University of Portland (2014)
Photography
2023 Happy Tails Calendar – Whatcom Humane Society
Writing & Website
Animals of the Pacific Northwest
CONTACT
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