Dez Brooks

As a career wildlife rehabilitator, Dez (they/them) brings many years of experience in wildlife husbandry and medicine to the Operations Director role at SoCal Parrot. After working at wildlife rehab centers in Oklahoma, Virginia, and Oregon, interning at zoos in Colorado and Alaska, and earning their Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of Oklahoma, they joined the SCP team in April of 2025. Dez is a Certified Wildlife Rehabilitator through the International Wildlife Rehabilitation Council. They are very excited to bring their skills in wildlife care and team management to SCP, and are looking forward to learning more about the local parrot flocks!

Outside of SCP, Dez enjoys hiking, wildlife photography, and exploring national parks. They share their home with three cats and a Yellow-Headed Amazon.