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.
Reporter / senior editor
Lex Talamo
values:
Integrity, Honesty, Transparency, Courage, Compassion and Hope.
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
Emily Raap
Values:
Resilience, compassion, and empathy for all beings — no matter what species they belong to.
Investigations Manager
Rebecca Baar
Values:
Integrity, Courage, Honesty and compassion for all living beings.
digital communications coordinator
Tonia Roa
values:
Equality, social justice, and love – for all people, animals, and the planet.
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