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Los Angeles, California, United States

Driving forward Compassion in World Farming's global mission, engagement, advocacy, and public campaigning work in the US. Working with corporates, state and federal legislators, and intergovernmental agencies, and other people of influence relevant to achieving Compassion’s organizational objectives.Helping to position CIWF as a leading organization in the field of animal welfare and ending factory farming in the US. Achieving measurable impact for animals whilst striving for a transition in the overall food system away from factory farming and meat-heavy diets toward regenerative, agroecological farming methods and reduced consumption of animal products in favor of plant-based, cellular, fermentation and other innovative alternatives to meat.

New York City

Oversaw all World Animal Protection’s campaigns (farming and wildlife) in the U.S. Managed five direct reports and staff and non-staff budgets of >$1million. Implemented new diversity, equity, and inclusion measures in hiring, including “blind” resumé screening, salary transparency, and lowering qualification barriers.

Greater New York City Area

Los Angeles, Ca

Had the privilege of building PETA's relationship with the media, launching PETA's ground-breaking investigative, legal and corporate campaigns. Campaigns include: Convincing dozens of travel companies to end wildlife tourism attractions; Rescuing community animals and animals affected by natural disasters; Helping improve the lives of farmed animals used for food and clothing and captive animals used for entertainment.Overhauled PETA's op-ed placements and authored and placed numerous op-eds including inUSA Today, Newsweek, New York Daily News, TIME, CNN, Washington Post, and Fortune.Extended PETA's Business Friends program to include media services, securing placement forcompanies in USA Today, Forbes, and Washington Post, among others.Created syndication agreements to host PETA web content on various websites including TheLos Angeles Times.Serves as one of the organization's leading spokespeople, making numerous television and radioappearances including on NBC, CNN, Fox News, CBS, and Good Morning America.

London, United Kingdom

Served as the leading spokesperson, making television and radio appearances including BBC,ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5, and Sky News. Increased organization's earned media from previous years, developing more story ideas and pitching more op-eds and news releases, and submitting more statements and letters to editors.Managed the purchase and implementation of a new media contacts and distribution database.

Master Of Science (Msc), Political Science And Political Economy

Activities and Societies: Vegetarian Society - President Political Science Political Economy President LSE Vegetarian Society

Certificate, Nonprofit Leadership And Governance

Certificate, Fundraising And Development Foundations

Bachelor Of Science (Bsc), Economics

Activities and Societies: UCL Students' Union Sabbatical Officer - Services and Events Officer