Jackson Wild Staff

Meet the Team

  • geoff@jacksonwild.org

    Prior to joining Jackson Wild, Geoff Daniels was EVP of Unscripted Entertainment for the London-based production company, Nutopia, overseeing programming and marketing while expanding factual formats and executive producing series including 7 Toughest Days with Dwyane Fields, Rewind the 90s and Shark Beach. Daniels previously served as Executive Vice President of Global Unscripted Entertainment for National Geographic Channel, Nat Geo Wild and Nat Geo on Disney + managing all original content and commissioning many of the network’s most popular and award winning series like Chris Hemsworth’s Limitless, Secrets of the Whales and The World According to Jeff Goldblum. In 2010 Daniels launched Nat Geo WILD, leading its rapid growth with brand-defining events such as Big Cat Week and SharkFest, creating nearly 200 hours a year of innovative blue chip series, feature docs and series formats that furthered the network's commitment to providing extraordinary wildlife films that inspired audiences worldwide to care about the planet.

    ​Daniels began his career in new product development at Time-Life Video & Television, where he played a key role in building TLV into one of the world's leading home video distributors through the acquisition and marketing of Sir David Attenborough's “Trials of Life” and Ken Burns' “The Civil War” and in co-production with the BBC on the award-winning children's series “Growing Up Wild.”

  • Based in Chattanoga, TN

    melanie@jacksonwild.org

    Born and raised in Nashville Tennessee, Melanie enjoyed exploring the countless hills and waterfalls surrounding her hometown and spent most summers on her grandparents’ farm. After moving to the Grand Tetons, the hills seemed more like stepping-stones. With a BS in Environmental Science from Belmont University and being an animal lover since childhood, Melanie is passionate about habitat conservation and species preservation. She is a conservation photography enthusiast and cant help trying to capture the magnificent beauty of the natural world with her camera. Her favorite book is The Botany of Desire by Michael Pollan, and she fills her spare time exploring the nearby national parks and snowboarding in the backcountry.

  • Based in Reston, VA

    angelica@jacksonwild.org

    Although her innate love for animals began at an early age, Angelica’s passion for the natural world formed much later during her senior year of high school. She developed a love for the outdoors, and spent a semester in Portland, Oregon where she took advantage of numerous opportunities to experience the beauty of the Pacific Northwest. She was born in China and raised in Virginia and graduated from George Mason with a degree in Environmental Studies, focusing on Equity & Environmental Justice, and a minor in Arts & Social Change. She is most excited about the nexus between environmental anthropology, filmmaking and social justice. In her down time, you can find her riding her bike, hiking, taking film photos and watching a new documentary.

  • Based in Boise, ID

    christie@jacksonwild.org

    After spending most of her life on the east coast, Christie followed the call of the mountains to Jackson, WY in the spring of 2012 where she found Jackson Wild. She began as a production associate, shortly moving into the role of Film Competition Coordinator. She directed the 2012 film One Day In Jackson Hole, worked as the Jackson Wild's Marketing & Design Director, and now is the Director of Operations. A lover of videography, photography and travel, Christie spends her time outside of the office exploring the beautiful surroundings in Jackson - always with a camera in hand. She graduated from Elon University with a degree in Media Arts & Entertainment and Spanish.

  • Based in Austin, TX

    scarlett@jacksonwild.org

    Growing up in Texas, Scarlett has always had a passion for wildlife and conservation. With a BS in Wildlife Biology from Texas State University, her passion has taken her from field research, to film, then to communications and outreach. She now works with Jackson Wild's film competitions and her eclectic experience is all in an effort to facilitate an impact for conservation through media. She is beyond excited to be a part of the team and witness the power of media to inspire and ignite action to create a global impact for the preservation of our planet. In her spare time she prefers to be birding, hiking or working on film & photography. Her favorite books include Ishmael and A Sand County Almanac.

  • Based in Salzburg, Austria

    petra@jacksonwild.org

    Born and raised in Salzburg, Austria, Petra studied international economics in Vienna and has lots of experience being Marketing Director including PR & Event for several international brands. When her daughter was born, 2005, she decided to work more independently, founded her own business and started working as consultant and event & congress manager.  After spending two years in Capetown she followed the call of her home city and its nature around this area and moved back to Salzburg. Whenever possible, Petra spends time in the mountains or lakes that surround her home. It was one of her dreams to put all her efforts into a project that makes so much sense and so there was immediate love when she was introduced to Jackson Wild and to the idea of having the Jackson Wild Summit in Europe, which finally took place September 2022 in UNESCO World Heritage National Park Neusiedlersee-Seewinkel, Austria. Since 2019 Petra has been Managing Director of Jackson Wild Austria.