Biology at Hiram

Jan Mock

Director of Operations & Animal Programs

J.H. Barrow Field Station

330.527.2141

mockjl@hiram.edu

Education

Hiram College (Biology), B.A.

Current Responsibilities

My current responsibilities as director of operations and animal programs at the field station include overseeing all relevant activities, animal care, educational programs and maintenance on a daily basis. I design, implement, and direct conservation initiatives and promote responsible stewardship of natural areas through educational and outreach programs. I have helped establish and maintain cooperative partnerships and rapport with governmental, non-governmental, and private entities. I am also responsible for hiring, training, and supervising professional staff, student workers, and volunteers.

Selected Publications

  • “Adcon-N Inhibits Perineural Adhesions in a Peripheral Nerve Model” December 1994. Palatinsky, E., Coker, G., Mock, J., Maier, K.
  • “Behavior Patterns of Captive Species of Spheniscidae at Sea World, OH” May 1990.

Professional Organizations, Affiliations

  • Ohio Wildlife Rehabilitators Association 2004-2007; member of Board of Trustees 2007
  • National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association
  • Organization of Biological Field Stations
  • Ohio Bird Conservation Initiative
  • Great Lakes Regional Biodiversity Consortium



 

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