our freethinkers
Team & Board.
president
Nina Jackel
Values:
Humans can evolve for the better through reason and compassion.
Director of Operations
Dana Short
values:
Respect all animals and have the courage to speak up for injustice.
Director of Development
Melissa Chalmers
values:
Compassion and advocacy for the innocence of animals, for they are not only our friends, but the gatekeepers of our ecosystems.
community engagement specialist
Janel DePew
Values:
All living things deserve the compassion and freedom to live a natural life without unnecessary violence or oppression.
Director of International Advocacy
Lola Webber
Values:
Animals have intrinsic value. Their lives are their own, and they matter, not because of what they can offer us. They deserve to live free from harm, exploitation, and cruelty. I am deeply committed to a world where animals are valued and protected for who they are, where empathy, kindness, and respect guide the way we treat all living beings.
Staff Attorney
Myanna Dellinger
Values:
Human beings have the power and opportunity to work towards the elimination of cruelty towards other sentient beings who cannot do so. We can all do at least something on a frequent basis. We ought to do so to improve conditions for our fellow planetary inhabitants.
Reporter/Content Strategist
Mathew Davis
Values:
“Being kind to animals is not enough. Avoiding cruelty is not enough. Whether we exploit animals to eat, to wear, to entertain us, or to learn, the truth of animal rights requires empty cages, not larger ones.” — Tom Regan
Campaign Associate
Kerry Galley
Values:
It’s our moral duty as human beings to respect, protect, and live in harmony with all sentient beings, as well as preserve as much natural habitat as possible of this remarkable planet that we’re all fortunate to share.
Campaign Director
Rachel Hershkovitz
Values:
Pursuit of peace, justice, and kindness for all.
“That which is hateful to you, do not do to another. That is the whole Law. The rest is commentary.” — Hillel the Elder
Policy Specialist
Rachel Heatley
Values:
Do no harm, fight injustice, and lean in to radical compassion for all beings, no exceptions.
Board Member
Tim Pisarski
Values:
Authentic passion and courage for positive change.
Board Treasurer
Danette Nelson
Values:
“May all that have life be delivered from suffering.” – Buddha
