MEET THE TEAM
DR. CONNOR JACOBSON, DVM
Host | Veterinarian
A young environmentalist and animal advocate, Connor founded his first animal conservation non-profit at 18 years old. Three years later, he graduated from Texas A&M Honors College with a bachelor's in Zoology. Recently graduated from veterinary school at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Connor brings his years of animal experience coupled with his creative mindset to the stage.
DR. GASTON CASILLAS, PHD
Host | Research Fellow
A current research fellow and animal enthusiast, Gaston co-founded a non-profit animal conservation group with Connor Jacobson. He spent three summers as a wildlife intern for the Museum of Natural Science in Houston, TX. Gaston received his undergraduate degree in Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences with a focus in vertebrate zoology from Texas A&M University. In 2019 he graduated from the Texas A&M School of Veterinary Medicine with a Ph.D. in toxicology. Gaston is excited to bring his diverse background and knowledge of animals to the program.
KAVITA SINHA, MBA
Director of Marketing
Kavita grew up an animal lover and competing in hunter/jumper horse shows across the country. She recently completed her Professional MBA from Rice University, where she focused her coursework in marketing strategy and customer experience management. She has many years of marketing and business development experience as a Vice President at Amegy Bank. Prior to working, she completed her undergraduate degree in Finance from Texas A&M University. She is also The HEART Program's Young Professional Board chair and enjoys making connections throughout the Houston community that help nonprofits flourish.