our founder
Nina Jackel, Lady Freethinker Founder.
Nina Jackel is a journalist and activist known for effecting change for animals around the world through her non-profit organization, Lady Freethinker. As the founder of LFT, Jackel leads numerous divisions at the org. that expose cruel and illegal activities through undercover operations; targeted education to change outdated cultural norms; and galvanizing ordinary citizens to make a difference by signing petitions to government, law enforcement, and major companies.
As a writer and editor for numerous publications, Jackel understood the power that the media has to illuminate, educate and influence.
Making the world a more compassionate place since 2013.
Jackel founded LFT in 2013 as a personal blog while working as a journalist, with the mission of addressing injustices to animals and urging others to think beyond what’s perceived as “normal” but actually causes harm. As a writer and editor for numerous publications, Jackel understood the power that the media has to illuminate, educate and influence.
The impact of her work was almost immediately felt. A petition Jackel started to stop a school hunting contest in which children as young as five years old were rewarded for killing possums resulted in public outrage that shut down the event in 2017.
‘‘Killing is just not something kids should be taught to celebrate.’’
nina jackel, on the possum hunt
“Humans can evolve for the better through reason and compassion.”
Today at LFT, Jackel leads a team of dedicated advocates and writers covering breaking news and launching impactful actions to create a more compassionate world.
In addition to raising awareness and igniting change, LFT also provides direct aid to rescuers saving dogs, cats, farmed animals, and wildlife from dire situations. Thousands of animals in need have received food, veterinary care, housing, and more through LFT grants.
Lady Freethinker is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, EIN # 47-4213802. Donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
Q&A with Nina
A philosophy major in college, Jackel believes that humans can evolve for the better through reason and compassion, and feels that animal rights are among the most important social justice issues of our time – one that is centuries behind and overdue for advancement. Bringing society up to speed through Jackel’s three-pronged approach of investigations, petitions and educational awareness is her goal with LFT.
