PETA People

Who Are the People Behind PETA and the PETA Foundation?

PETA and the PETA Foundation are only as successful as their staff members! From PETA’s Marketing and Student Campaigns departments to the PETA Foundation’s Operations and Information Technology departments, each team member plays a valuable role. Some have been involved in the animal rights movement since it began, and some just learned about the issues a few months ago. PETA and PETA Foundation staff come from all walks of life and are united by the desire to work to eliminate animal suffering. Meet just a few of the dedicated staff members at PETA and the PETA Foundation below. Then, choose to make a difference in the world by applying for a position.

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 Ingrid E. Newkirk

“Almost all of us grew up eating meat, wearing leather, and going to circuses and zoos. We never considered the impact of these actions on the animals involved. For whatever reason, you are now asking the question: Why should animals have rights?” READ MORE

— Ingrid E. Newkirk, PETA President and co-author of Animalkind