The International Wolf Center maintains offices in two locations in order to best serve our members, visitors and the public. Our interpretive center is located Ely, Minnesota. Our administrative and outreach office is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Staff for each location are listed below.
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Ely, Minnesota
International Wolf Center
1396 Highway 169
Ely, MN 55731-8129
Phone: (218) 365-4695
Fax: (218) 365-3318
TTY Relay Service – (800) 855-2880
For information about our facility, educational programs, group visits and the Wolf Den Store, contact the Ely staff:
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Mike Gauthier, Facilities Specialist
- Abby Keller, Wolf Care Specialist
- Giselle Narvaez Rivera, Wolf Curator
- Lori Schmidt, Wolf Curator
- Jaxon Sundeen, Guest Services Manager
- Mary Ubl, Retail Assistant
- Liz Wilson, Office and Retail Assistant
- Maddy Witt, Education Supervisor
- Krista Woerheide, Interpretive Center Director
- Paul Zollinger, Outreach Education Assistant
Minneapolis, Minnesota
International Wolf Center
Administrative Office
7100 Northland Circle N, Suite 205
Minneapolis, MN 55428
Phone: (763) 560-7374
Fax: (763) 560-7368
TTY Relay Service – (800) 855-2880
For information about membership, donating, marketing, finances or International Wolf magazine, contact the Minneapolis staff:
- Lisa Niewind, Administration Office Specialist
- Manisha Nordine, Development Specialist
- Sharon Reed, Director of Administration & Finance
- Chad Richardson, Director of Communications and Engagement
- Grant Spickelmier, Executive Director
- Carissa Winter, Marketing Supervisor
Staff Contact
Please use the form below to contact any of our staff. Please send your message to only one staff member. If he/she isn't the right person to handle your request, your email will be forwarded to the appropriate person.

The International Wolf Center advances the survival of wolf populations by teaching about wolves, their relationship to wildlands and the human role in their future.