Rachel Smith
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Rachel holds a MSc in Animal Welfare Science, Ethics and Law from the University of Winchester, during which she undertook her dissertation project on Freedom of Information Legislation and Animal Research.
Rachel has been committed to various animal welfare causes since a young age. During her career has worked for NGOs in the animal welfare and conservation fields, in Europe, Asia and Australia, as well as employment in the community sector for local, state and federal Government.
Dr Dana Kolsky
MARKETING OFFICER
Dana is a qualified veterinary surgeon and has been practicing small animal medicine since 2018. Patient welfare has always been at the forefront of her decision making, and it is her animal advocacy that has helped guide many pet owners through difficult or complex cases.
Prior to becoming a veterinarian she obtained degrees in Communications and in Film and Television, working thereafter in the corporate sector for various media and marketing projects. As a passionate animal rights and welfare supporter, she spent many years volunteering for animal welfare charities across the globe.
Animal experimentation is an issue of particular concern to Dana, followed by animal food industries and animal use for entertainment.
Dr Elena Schaller
RESEARCH AND ADVOCACY OFFICER
Elena is a values-driven science communicator. After a decade working as a hospital pharmacist in the US, Elena transitioned to the nonprofit sector to pursue her passion for animal advocacy. She led campaigns and communications at Vegan Australia and is a volunteer research writer with Faunalytics.
Elena is committed to advancing scientific progress through animal-free research and is eager to apply her expertise to drive ethical and evidence-based change.
