Vickie DeNicola PhD
CEO
Vickie DeNicola founded Pig Brig Trapping Systems in 2020 to deliver a smarter, field-tested solution to the wild hog problem. With a background in wildlife research, hands-on management, and innovation, she brings a unique perspective to one of the most challenging invasive species issues in the U.S.
Before launching Pig Brig, Vickie worked with White Buffalo Inc., where she worked on numerous wildlife projects across the country. She now serves on White Buffalo’s Board of Directors and continues to be active in advancing humane, science-based management strategies.
Her leadership experience spans top-tier organizations, including The Walt Disney Company, Hasbro, and ESPN, where she specialized in strategic innovation and emerging technologies. Her work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, and she and her team earned two Primetime Emmy nominations, winning one.
Vickie holds an MS in Environmental Science and Policy from Johns Hopkins University and a PhD in AgriFood and Environmental Sciences from the University of Trento. Her research focused on how fertility control affects white-tailed deer movement behavior and how biologging data can inform better wildlife management. She’s passionate about using new tools and technologies to solve real-world conservation problems.