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.
Marketer, health coach, and plant-based evangelist—coordinates Wholesome Minnesota and inspires active, outdoor living.
Joined CAA in 2022 after volunteering; now Program Manager organizing initiatives. Past outreach at Macalester/Habitat.
Meet Our Board
Physician and nutrition educator advancing compassionate, evidence‑based vegan advocacy. Community‑builder focused on systems change, inclusive outreach, and relationship‑driven fundraising.
Andrew is a teacher who has led vegan classes and 100+ meetups; senior rescue dog dad.
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.
Since 2017, Henry has volunteered with CAA, hosting Vegan Recipe Club and supporting ThanksLiving Potluck; board since 2019.
Comms/education leader Julie directs at Friends of San Lucas; animal advocate and op-ed writer; CAA volunteer since 2015
CAA volunteer leader and vegan advocate with teaching and software backgrounds, advancing inclusive community‑building, strategic governance, and impact.
Cross‑cultural animal advocate and sanctuary leader with strategy, project management, and HR expertise; advancing inclusive, evidence‑based advocacy and fundraising.
Theresa is returning to the board after having been on the staff of CAA for four years in various communications roles. Since discovering CAA in 2018 she has volunteered in outreach and other ways. She is passionate about the mission and vision of CAA and discovering how to engage people in our work.
A nonprofit leader with 10 years supporting survivors, Breanna brings collaboration, strategic thinking, and event-planning expertise. A vegan and farmed-animal advocate, she champions inclusive plant-based outreach and has helped organize Twin Cities Veg Fest and numerous CAA programs.
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.