Catherine L. O’Brien
Founder / Executive Director
Flying Colors Bird Sanctuary of NC, Inc.
105 North Spray Place
Haw River, NC 27258, USA
Phone Number: (919) 698-9584
Email Address: cobrien@flyingcolors-nc.com
Web Site: flyingcolors-nc.com
Type of Business: Aviculture / Bird Sanctuary
Major Product / Service: Rescue / Rehabilitation / Education
Expertise: Very creative, out-of-the-box ideas
Service Area: North Carolina / Virginia
Educational / US and Abroad
Education / Degrees: B.S. In Business Administration, Ashwood University
Certified by American Federation of Aviculture
Certified in Basic Bird Care
Certified in Fundraising
Certified Grantwriter
Affiliations / Awards: Member of AFA – American Federation of Aviculture
Favorite Publication: Bird Talk
Hobbies / Personal Drawing, Painting
Interest: Photography
Catherine brings more than 15 years of Business Administration and Aviculture
to the table. Prior to founding Flying Colors Bird Sanctuary, Catherine was an
Art Director in advertising, whose clients include COCA COLA, PEPSI while
teaching continued education, subjects Drafting I, and II for New Hampshire
Vocational Technical College. Catherine has also served 5 years as a volunteer
for the Sacramento SPCA where she was responsible for the housing needs of
domestic dogs and cats within the facility.
