Meet the People Behind Compassionate Action for Animals.
At Compassionate Action for Animals, our dedicated team of staff and volunteers works together to create a kinder world for farmed animals through advocacy, education, and community engagement.
Meet Our Staff
Meet Our Board
Join Our Board
Meet Our Staff
Prior to becoming ED, Laura joined CAA events; she brings strategy, evaluation, fundraising, and equity experience.
Joined CAA in 2022 after volunteering; now Program Manager organizing initiatives. Past outreach at Macalester/Habitat.
Marketer, health coach, and plant-based evangelist—coordinates Wholesome Minnesota and inspires active, outdoor living.
Meet Our Board
Since 2017, Henry has volunteered with CAA, hosting Vegan Recipe Club and supporting ThanksLiving Potluck; board since 2019.
Mike brings 4+ years of CAA service—coordinating major events, guiding teams, and aligning work to CAA values.
Animal advocate with 14+ years in nonprofit leadership. Dedicated to strategic growth & funding for compassion.
ARC veteran Andrew joins CAA; inner-city teacher who led vegan classes and 100+ meetups; senior rescue dog dad.
Comms/education leader Julie directs at Friends of San Lucas; animal advocate and op-ed writer; CAA volunteer since 2015
Join Our Board
Interested in joining the CAA Board? Here’s how:
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Read the letter to prospective board members & participate in at least one board meeting.
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Review our Board Responsibilities and Core Values.
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Complete the Prospective Board Member Questionnaire when invited by the board.