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.
Campaign Manager
Annie Eales
Values:
Empowerment through empathy and action; committed to fostering understanding and driving positive change for all 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.
Hailey Myers
Communications Coordinator
Values:
Compassion for all living beings, speaking out against systemic violence, and the conservation of nature.
Julia Ross
Campaign Associate
Values:
Give voice to the voiceless. If we open our hearts, spread awareness, and advocate tirelessly for animals, progress will come.
Tim Pisarski
Board Member
Values:
Authentic passion and courage for positive change.
Danette Nelson
Board Treasurer
Values:
May all that have life be delivered from suffering. – Buddha
