Sarah Grannis Stewart
Sarah has always been a passionate supporter of animal rescue, for all species. It was about a decade ago that she noticed reptiles were frequently overlooked amongst traditional animal rescue groups – and she decided to get involved. Sarah has a wide-ranging background, from being a former competitive equestrian, to volunteering at a wildlife rehabilitation center & numerous high-volume animal shelters, and previously working at a veterinary clinic. She’s learned from all of these journeys and used the experiences to help shape the development of Badgerland Reptile Rescue. Outside of the rescue, Sarah and her husband Bill live in Kenosha with their a small zoo (three dogs, a Maine Coon mix, sugar gliders, a hedgehog, a bearded dragon, a small herd of box turtles, three leachies, enough uroplatus geckos to completely take over their guest bedroom, and various Badgerland animals that need a little extra TLC). She works for Trupanion, enjoys cheering on the Boston Red Sox and Alabama Crimson Tide, watching ridiculous reality television and cuddling up on the couch with a good book.
Madison Culver
Madison Culver grew up in a big family in Wisconsin. She’s one of nine siblings and the mother of three children. When her husband Raven declared “gotta catch em all” she took that advice and began fostering reptiles for Badgerland Reptile Rescue. Madison is also on the board of directors for the Madison Area Herptological Society as the Young Explorer Coordinator. She has her certificate from the Amphibian Foundation as a Master Herpetologist and she also works with WPS Reptiles doing educational parties. Madison also enjoys doing embroidery, reading, and every new craft she can learn.
Miranda Evans
Miranda Evans hasn’t always loved reptiles but during college she completed a Animal House biology course. It changed her outlook on reptiles and how incredible they can be to have as pets. She also works with Wisconsin Herpetological Association. She adores getting out to events and educating about cool reptiles! At home with her husband, she currently has a dog, a cat, a leopard gecko, a crested gecko, a uromastyx, and a Hermann’s tortoise. She received 2 bachelor’s degrees in Forensic Investigation and Biology. She works for a company called ST-Genetics as a Quality Control Analyst. Other hobbies she enjoys are volleyball, crafts, and reading!
Michelle Miller
Michelle Miller grew up with almost every animal in the book, and a mother who didn’t know how to say no to her animal needs 
. Her mom used to take her and her brother to reptile expos growing up and she would have dreams of having her own reptile room, that dream eventually became a reality. The first reptile Michelle owned as an adult is her cornsnake sir magic snakewell, who she had gotten from a lady in 2018; he was 10 years old. Since getting snakewell, her love for reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates grew even more. From there, she always pictured herself having a reptile “farm/barn” to use for educational purposes (and hopefully out west). When Michelle learned about Badgerland, she was more than ecstatic and knew she had to be involved. In 2022 she joined the badgerland team as a foster and event volunteer. In 2023 Michelle will be taking the Master Herpetologist Course from the Amphibian foundation, as well as any other classes she can get herself into. On the other end of life, Michelle is a licensed Cosmetologist and all around nature lover. You can find her basking in her reptile room, snuggling up with her dog and 2 cats, outside taking in all aspects of the earth, or with her very tight knit group of friends in front of the speakers at a show or music festival.
Michael Stefani
My name is Mike Stefani. I’m a life long animal keeper and breeder. The last 30 years I have concentrated on Monitor Lizards. I am 58 years young and have 8 children. I am married to Karen Boeing who is also very involved with Animals and a long time Dog rescuer! I am a retired Cement Mason with Local 502 in Cook County IL. I am also a Naturalistic cage builder.
Bill Stewart
Hello! My name is Bill!! Besides being on the board for Badgerland, I’m the executive director for the Madison Area Herp Society, owner of WPS Reptiles in Kenosha, and the brand consultant/lab tech for Zilla. I’ve kept reptiles since I was 8 years old, and am continuing to learn and grow in this hobby. I am also a licensed clinical social worker in WI and own Impact Child and Family Therapies, where we work with children and families in Kenosha Co. I have facilitated reptile therapy groups, using reptiles to teach coping skills, verbalizing feelings, mood regulation and attachment.