For as long as she can remember, animals have nurtured Gail Koelln through their beauty and wonder, and she loves to care for them. As a child, Gail was inspired by Jane Goodall and wanted to grow up to be a zoologist like her. She earned a Masters degree in Zoology, but for various reasons left the field. However, over many years Gail volunteered for the Wildlife Conservation Society, NYC Sierra Club, Gotham City Networking (leading their Gotham Green group), and Climate Reality Project. She also earned an Associates degree in Illustration from Parsons School of Design. As a grant writing professional for more than 20 years, Gail has worked with a number of animal welfare, wildlife, and environmental organizations. After she met LoraKim Joyner in 2014, Gail finally found her life’s work serving as the Co-Director of One Earth Conservation. "What Would the Parrot Say?" is her first book for children.