Meet the Council

The Executive Bird Council is guided by a diverse leadership team committed to advancing bird welfare, education, rescue advocacy, and responsible stewardship.

Portrait of Calliope

Calliope

Calliope serves as the Executive Bird Council’s founding CEO and oversees Produce Inspection Division operations, strategic planning, and standards of excellence.

Chief Executive Officer

Chief Produce Inspector

Keeper of the Strategic Pomegranate Reserve

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Fergie

Fergie leads the Compliance Office and ensures that confidence matches the evidence.

Chief Compliance Officer

Director of Human Performance Improvement

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Rescue Ambassador

Director of Nut Acquisition

Chief Public Relations Officer

Piper

Piper serves as the Council’s Rescue Ambassador and reminds us that every bird deserves the opportunity to thrive.

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Chaos Department

Deputy Directors of Unauthorized Activities

JB & Kiwi

JB and Kiwi oversee investigations involving millet, toys, unexplained noise, and incidents currently under review.

Our Emotional Support Humans

While the Executive Bird Council provides strategic leadership, policy guidance, quality oversight, and snack-related governance, the organization relies heavily on a small team of human staff to carry out day-to-day operations.

Their contributions are appreciated.

Most of the time.

Organizational Structure

For clarification:

The humans do not own the Executive Bird Council.

The Executive Bird Council permits the humans to assist with operations.

This arrangement appears satisfactory to all parties.

The Council appreciates their service.

Approved by:

👑 Calliope

📋 Fergie

🥜 Piper

🐦 JB & Kiwi

(Human oversight not required)

Two people stand in front of a sign that reads 'Executive Bird Council,' surrounded by framed bird photographs. The woman on the left, Amanda, is the founder and chief human liaison, wearing glasses and a dark blazer. The man on the right, Justin, is the director of operations and chief facilities officer, with a microphone lapel pin, wearing a vest and crossing his arms. The background and signs include references to a bird-themed organization, with decorative feathers, globes, and books.

❤️ Amanda

Founder & Executive Director

Chief Human Liaison

Responsibilities:

  • Translation services between humans and Council leadership

  • Species research

  • Educational resource development

  • Website operations

  • Produce procurement

  • Emergency walnut acquisition

Special Skills:

🩺 Family Medicine Physician

📚 Research interpretation

🦜 Bird servant

Justin

🏗️ Director of Operations

Chief Facilities Officer

Responsibilities:

  • Infrastructure support

  • Logistics

  • Engineering solutions

  • Macaw transportation

  • Bird furniture assembly

  • Quality assurance

Special Skills:

🔧 Problem solving

🦜 Bird handling

❤️ Fergie’s favorite human

About the Executive Bird Council

The Executive Bird Council was founded with a simple goal:

Better Information • Better Care • Thriving Birds

We believe bird owners deserve educational resources that are evidence-informed, practical, compassionate, and accessible.

The Executive Bird Council combines species resources, nutrition guidance, rescue advocacy, critical thinking tools, and educational content to support both birds and the people who love them.

Our mission is not to tell people what to think.

Our mission is to help people learn, ask questions, and make informed decisions.

We believe:

📚 Confidence should match the evidence.

❤️ Education should empower, not shame.

🦜 Every bird deserves the opportunity to thrive.

The Council is led by a diverse team of avian experts, including:

👑 Calliope, Chief Executive Officer

📋 Fergie, Chief Compliance Officer

🥜 Piper, Rescue Ambassador

🐦 JB & Kiwi, Chaos Department

Welcome to the Council.

We’re glad you’re here.

Council Meeting Minutes