Lead Ravens
Our young organizers are the guiding light of our movement. Lead Ravens organize and mobilize other young activists, bringing game-changing advocacy Operations to life. Lead Ravens are also the virtual powerhouses behind our online community, where young activists congregate, connect, and collaborate.

Abi Jeanseau (she/they)
Corps: Growing Beyond the Recipe
Favorite Food: Mac and Cheese all the way
Favorite Quote: "When the last tree has fallen, and the rivers are poisoned, you cannot eat money" - AURORA/ Native American proverb
Preferred Forms of Advocacy: Educational outreach is wonderful because showing people how to think critically about their actions and the world around them is the first step towards creating a healthier Earth and community!

Anata Tran (she/her)
Corps: Growing Beyond the Recipe
Favorite Food: Tofu Pad Thai
Favorite Quote: "Stupid is as stupid does” - Forrest Gump
Preferred Forms of Advocacy: Literary activism and marches

Ash Ginsberg (he/they)
Corps: What we Wished we Learned in Health
Favorite Food: Sushi
Favorite Quote: "Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that." - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Preferred Forms of Advocacy: Protest marches

Julianna Barrenos (she/her)
Corps: Los Angeles
Favorite Food: Tikka Masala with white rice
Favorite Quote: "Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” - Martin Luther King Jr
Preferred Forms of Advocacy: Outreach!

Justine Colby (she/they)
Corps: Crafting Joy
Favorite Food: My favorite food has always been mac and cheese, and that hasn't changed at all since going vegan.
Favorite Quote: “Freedom, by definition, is people realizing that they are their own leaders.” - Diane Nash
Preferred Forms of Advocacy: Definitely art, community building/strengthening, and mutual-aid

Marlie Adams (she/her)
Corps: The Animal Protection Corner
Favorite Food: Chipotle burrito bowls
Favorite Quote: "Do unto others as you would like others to do unto you"
Preferred Forms of Advocacy: Film and photography. Many people will not believe what you say unless you provide visual evidence.

Mia Vierck (she/her)
Corps: Self Love
Favorite Food: Mac n’ cheese
Favorite Quote: “Be a lover. Give love. Choose love.” - Harry Styles
Preferred Forms of Advocacy: Any form of positive activism, whether that be hosting a vegan potluck or participating in a peaceful protest!

Nadia Gogulia (she/her)
Corps: Los Angeles, Zoomers to Boomers, Animal Protection Corner
Favorite Food: Baked potatoes
Favorite Quote: “The future depends on what you do today.” - Mahatma Gandhi
Preferred Forms of Advocacy: Educational outreach

Omar Mahamoud (he/him)
Corps: Zoomers to Boomers
Favorite Food: Malawax (Somali crepes)
Favorite Quote: “They tried to bury us. They didn't know we were seeds." - Dinos Christianopoulos
Preferred Forms of Advocacy: Education/raising awareness

Rey Watson (They/Them )
Corps: Growing Beyond the Recipe
Favorite Food: Chocolate ice cream
Favorite Quote: "Be the change you wish to see in the world" - Mahatma Gandhi
Preferred Forms of Advocacy: Direct action/engagement with the public through methods such as public demonstrations, educational events, and (my favorite) free vegan food samples!

Rowan Spillman (he/him)
Corps: Growing Beyond the Recipe & Tea Time
Favorite Food: Yellow curry
Favorite Quote: "You're not going crazy. You're going sane in a crazy world!"- The Tick 1994 animated series
Preferred Forms of Advocacy: Education and Outreach

Serena Holland (she/her)
Corps: Its Lit; "Caw, Caw Coordinator"
Favorite Food: Potato salad
Favorite Quote: “You have to act as if it were possible to radically transform the world. And you have to do it all the time.” - Angela Davis
Preferred Forms of Advocacy: Signing petitions and self-education

Shubhangi Bose (she/her)
Corps: Growing Beyond the Recipe
Favorite Food: Any type of sushi
Favorite Quote: "I believe that there will ultimately be a clash between the oppressed and those that do the oppressing. I believe that there will be a clash between those who want freedom, justice and equality for everyone and those who want to continue the systems of exploitation.” - Malcolm X
Preferred Forms of Advocacy: Systems advocacy (advocacy targeted towards a certain system that holds power)
HQ
HQ is a collaboration of youth leadership and older allies who determine programming and keep things running administratively, always guided by the Ravens.

Cami Hoffman (she/her, they/them)
Youth Director
Favorite Food: Sweet potatoes
Favorite Quote: "To love a place is not enough. We must find ways to heal it.” - Robin Wall Kimmerer
Preferred Forms of Advocacy: Conversations, artivism, grassroots political organizing/action

M. Claire Howe, Esq. (she/her)
Executive Director & Co-founder
Favorite Food: Tofu RULES.
Favorite Quote: “When you grow up, your heart dies.” - Gunship
Preferred Forms of Advocacy: Supporting young activists, anything that involves creativity, and connecting with people on a basic, human level to figure out how we can harmoniously make the most of our time on this beautiful planet.

Katryna Ohryn (she/they)
Youth Program Manager: Growing Beyond the Recipe
Favorite Food: Tteok kkochi
Favorite Quote: "PARTY TIP: Don't be mean today." - Andrew W.K.
Preferred Forms of Advocacy: Artivism, mutual aid and community-building

Jesse Zamora (he/him)
Program Manager: Growing Beyond the Recipe
Favorite Food: Pho
Favorite Quote: "...the people who give you their food give you their heart." - Cesar Chavez
Preferred Forms of Advocacy: Revolves around community building. Having events like cooking meetups while engaging in real conversation with people.
Featured Ravens
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Julianna Barrenos
I wanted to help the less fortunate who have been unjustly oppressed throughout their lives…
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Nadia Gogulia
I have never regretted my decision to become vegan. I have always felt that eating meat is wrong and…
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Rikuya Sonohara
I now understand what veganism is, why people go vegan, and the problems associated with eating…
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Bella Oliver-Steinberg
Yes, it is difficult to connect the food on one’s plate with a living being, but making true connections with…
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Erin Ersoy
I was shocked to see what they do to the animals just to make dairy products. I knew that meat was…
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Jennifer Chavez
Now that I know a bit more about veganism and the meat industry, I want to share my experience and knowledge…
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Ella Di Stasio
I think what impacted me the most was learning about the fundamentals of animal rights and…
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Ruby Kromer
When there is an animal in front of me, my natural response is to care for them, not to torture them…
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Sophia Hamblen
I cherished every moment spent working with these animals; from simply walking the cows…
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Eddie Hoffman
I wanted to show someone living their daily life, who is suddenly confronted with the harsh reality of their choices…
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Cami Hoffman
Awareness, in my opinion, is the genesis of change. When I think of causes that inspire me, my internal compass drifts towards…
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Rachel Sklenicka
It’s been a decade since I made the change to a more compassionate lifestyle, and I have changed so much…
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Maggie Salter
I wanted to write this story not to bring a negative image to bearing witness but to show a different side…
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Macy Jenks
This experience changed me. It shaped me into the passionate animal activist that I am today…
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