The Nonhuman Rights Project is the only civil rights organization in the United States dedicated solely to securing rights for nonhuman animals.Our groundbreaking work challenges an archaic, unjust legal status quo that views and treats all nonhuman animals as “things” with no rights. As with human rights, nonhuman rights are based on fundamental values and principles of justice such as liberty, autonomy, equality, and fairness. All of human history shows that the only way to truly protect human beings’ fundamental interests is to recognize their rights. It’s no different for nonhuman animals.

Founder and owner of a Washington-DC based event planning and production company that supports individuals and organizations all over the world with a wide range of services across a diverse array of projects, campaigns and initiatives. Our approach is always custom-tailored, solutions driven and focused 110% on client success. Although we are often called upon to provide support in many other areas, we specialize in strategic planning, project management and event planning and production.A certified woman-owned small business founded in 2005, we offer the personalized service of a boutique firm backed by the resources and relationships of a global network of experts-in-the-field: skilled project managers, registration gurus, media-savvy promoters, housing and transportation specialists, VIP wranglers, social media fanatics, logistics super-strategists, and a host of creative thinkers and award winning event designers and producers. We believe that how much we care about delivering success for our clients is as important as how much we know about how to deliver it. We keep our business small so that we can be agile. We keep our network big so that we can have impact. What we do for you depends entirely on what you need. Need help finding an event venue? We do that. Trying to grow your guest list? No problem. Looking for more comprehensive support? We can support your event from concept through conclusion – no project is too big, no detail is too small. Whether you need a full team or you just want to borrow an expert to guide the team you already have, we’ve got you covered.

Principal at BCT Consulting Group. Small or large, high profile or hidden, BCT supports event clients with more than one hundred years of combined planning and production experience across thousands of events all over the world. Our approach to each event is custom-tailored, and we build each event team to support specific client requirements. We are a handful of senior partners attached to a network of associated experts that is constantly changing and growing – skilled project managers, logistics super-strategists, media-savvy promoters, event registration gurus, VIP wranglers, social media experts and a whole host of creative thinkers and production experts. We are known for our ability to attract best-in-the-business talent that we link together on each project in a coordinated effort that we drive towards one common purpose: successful events.

Assist with the day-to-day care and maintenance of a 100-plus flock of rescued domestic ducks.

Second in command under CEO of global nonprofit advocacy organization founded and chaired by former Vice President Al Gore. Oversight of day-to-day operations for the Alliance, an affiliated Climate Protection Action Fund, and all underlying brands and campaigns (Repower America, WE, Reality, Repower at Home). Facilitated short and long term strategic planning. Managed cross-brand messaging for public-facing content, web and social media communications, official releases, marketing and donor materials, and paid media campaigns. Directed the redesign and overhaul of all brand websites. Cultivated and managed external relationships with celebrities and entertainers, corporate CEOs and partners, elected officials, and other key stakeholders.Directed the restructuring and growth of the organization from 15 staff in one office to more than 200 staff working 40+ states in less than a year. Integrated two additional non profit organizations within the Alliance umbrella over the same time period, expanding reach into 50+ countries and within specific market sectors. Coordinated activation of partner 501(c)4 organization to direct lobbying and legislative activities.Reorganized Alliance's internal sustainability model and established enterprise-wide sustainability standards and reporting mechanisms.

Managed day-to-day operations for Democratic National Committee's standalone organization formed to plan the 2008 presidential nominating convention (publicly labeled as the "largest nominating convention in American history"). Raised and managed $100M+ budget and oversaw 400+ staff. Defined and expanded organizational mission and messaging to reinforce key national party objectives. Steered post-Convention strategic planning process towards the future with emphasis on recommended structural and organizational changes for subsequent events.Effectively managed growth from team of 7 to 400+ staff and 10,000+ volunteers in one year. Managed relocation from DC to Denver and back to DC including coordinating post-event reduction to 7-10 core staff, final FEC audit examination, and shutdown of operations. Secured and managed in-kind donations totaling $30M (sectors included technology, telecommunications, transportation, sustainability) by fostering relationships and managing interactions with corporate "official providers." Spearheaded first-ever comprehensive Convention sustainability overlay. Fully financed and managed sustainable planning with support of corporate partners. Oversaw emissions assessments, reduction/offset strategies related to waste diversion and resource recovery, power usage, accommodations, travel, transportation and official Convention venues. Facilitated innovations in communications and message delivery platforms by shepherding introduction of new technologies in support of traditional official party business processes (website expansion, online presence, social networking, electronic voting, etc.).

Cultivated relationships with firm clients and provided in-house level assistance with small to mid-size litigation matters. Drafted and argued commercial litigation motions; prepared research memoranda, legal opinion papers, issue reports, and court briefing documents; managed document productions and discovery plans.

Directed logistical operations for Kerry 2004 campaign at the Democratic National Convention including special events, candidate movements/message events, communications and press strategy and logistics, housing and hotel accommodations, travel coordination, security, transportation, credentialing, Convention floor and VIP operations.

Cultivated relationships with firm clients and provided in-house level assistance with small to mid-size litigation matters. Drafted and argued commercial litigation motions; prepared research memoranda, legal opinion papers, issue reports, and court briefing documents; managed document productions and discovery plans.

Directed logistical operations for Gore 2000 campaign at the Democratic National Convention including special events, candidate movements/message events, communications and press strategy and logistics, housing and hotel accommodations, travel coordination, security, transportation, credentialing, Convention floor and VIP operations. Supervised 50+ staff. Managed $1M+ budget.

Served as White House liaison for Democratic Party. Managed participation in Democratic Party finance events by President, Vice President, and members of the Cabinet.

Managed day-to-day public schedule for Vice President and Mrs. Gore. Developed long-term schedule and strategy. Conceptualized, produced and managed television-ready, message-driven events from concept to conclusion. Coordinated written and onsite event briefings for Vice President and Mrs. Gore. Managed media logistics and other infrastructure-related support. Negotiated with U.S. government agencies and foreign government counterparts on overseas trip schedules, press strategy and outreach efforts. Managed national advance staff.

Orchestrated nationwide talent search, selection and logistics for 10,000+ individuals from all 50 states for the Inaugural Parade.

Conceptualized, produced and managed television-ready, message-driven events across the country for the 1992 Clinton-Gore presidential campaign.

Researched and monitored budget, foreign aid and seapower issues for Seapower and Defense Nuclear Facilities Subcommittees. Reviewed and edited Subcommittee hearing transcripts for publication. Supported Subcommittee Chairs and Members with hearing and other meeting logistics.