Elena

Elena developed an interest in animal rights in high school after she was given a copy of Peter Singer’s Animal Liberation, which encouraged her to combine her passion for writing with her hunger for animal liberation. After graduating from Colorado State University in Fort Collins, she joined PETA’s content team so that she could make a bigger impact for animals while working alongside inspiring, like-minded people. In her free time, she enjoys playing guitar, skateboarding, thrifting, and adding to her vast collection of vegan skincare and makeup products.

6 Beauty Trends Taking Over Fall 2025: A Vegan and Cruelty-Free Guide
Personal Care & Fashion
6 Beauty Trends Taking Over Fall 2025: A Vegan and Cruelty-Free Guide

Fall 2025 is giving us chic but effortless, radiant but real, and nostalgic but modern. We’ve rounded up the season’s must-try looks—with all vegan and cruelty-free products.

Biosecurity Breach: PETA News Conference Exposes Tuberculosis-Infected Monkey Imports
Biosecurity Breach: PETA News Conference Exposes Tuberculosis-Infected Monkey Imports

The CDC ignored warnings. Monkeys infected with tuberculosis continue to be brought into U.S. labs. PETA demands immediate action!

45 Victories in 45 Years: PETA’s Landmark Wins for Animals
45 Victories in 45 Years: PETA’s Landmark Wins for Animals

In 1980, PETA was born in a tiny basement in Maryland—now it’s the world’s largest animal liberation organization. Here are 45 historic victories we’ve won for animals.

‘Moove’ Aside, Dairy! PETA’s Giving Out 50,000 Pieces of Vegan Cheese Across the Country to Promote Kindness to Cows
‘Moove’ Aside, Dairy! PETA’s Giving Out 50,000 Pieces of Vegan Cheese Across the Country to Promote Kindness to Cows

PETA is hitting the road to show major cities that vegan cheese does it “cheddar.”

Autumn’s Approaching! New Vegan Favorites to Try This Fall 2025
Food
Autumn’s Approaching! New Vegan Favorites to Try This Fall 2025

With these recently launched vegan food products, it looks like Fall 2025 will be an animal-friendly autumn indeed!

From the Streets of Cancún to Celebration: Confetti Gets a New ‘Leash’ On Life, Thanks to PETA’s Spay/Neuter Clinics
Animal Companions
From the Streets of Cancún to Celebration: Confetti Gets a New ‘Leash’ On Life, Thanks to PETA’s Spay/Neuter Clinics

He was found on the streets—now, Confetti’s the life of the party, thanks to PETA’s spay/neuter clinics in Mexico that gave him and hundreds of other animals a reason to celebrate.

Victory! University of Washington Animal Oversight Committee to Reveal Members’ Full Names
Victory! University of Washington Animal Oversight Committee to Reveal Members’ Full Names

The University of Washington just caved to PETA—again. Find out what this means for the school’s failed animal “oversight” committee.

Giving Your Brain a Boost: How Vegan Foods Can Help You Focus
Food
Giving Your Brain a Boost: How Vegan Foods Can Help You Focus

Need help staying sharp in class? These brain-boosting foods can help you focus and stay on top of your game.

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PETA Fights to Keep ‘Chimp Crazy’ Villain Tonia Haddix in Jail
PETA Fights to Keep ‘Chimp Crazy’ Villain Tonia Haddix in Jail

PETA’s taking the notorious animal exploiter to court yet again to make sure her 46-month jail sentence stands. Check back here for breaking updates on Tonia Haddix’s case.

No PETA, No Progress: Celebrating 45 Years of Animal Liberation (VIDEO)
No PETA, No Progress: Celebrating 45 Years of Animal Liberation (VIDEO)

What if PETA never existed? Our haunting new video shows what would STILL be happening to animals without 45 years of our relentless advocacy.

How Many Have to Die for a Handbag? What a Crocodile Egg Hunter’s Death Reveals About the Wild-Animal Skins Industry
How Many Have to Die for a Handbag? What a Crocodile Egg Hunter’s Death Reveals About the Wild-Animal Skins Industry

A man is dead, workers are butchering crocodiles alive, and Hermès is still making crocodile skin bags. Find out what a high-profile trial is exposing about the deadly wild-animal skins trade.

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No, Not Even in ‘Moderation’—New Study Confirms That Consuming Processed Meat Can Kill You
Food
No, Not Even in ‘Moderation’—New Study Confirms That Consuming Processed Meat Can Kill You

Processed meat kills humans, too. Find out what a sweeping new study says about consuming processed flesh—even “in moderation.”

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A Mom’s Message to Dump Dairy: Heather Rae El Moussa and Her Son Serve Up Compassion in Adorable New PETA Campaign
A Mom’s Message to Dump Dairy: Heather Rae El Moussa and Her Son Serve Up Compassion in Adorable New PETA Campaign

From “Selling Sunset” star to super mom, Heather Rae El Moussa does it all—and when it comes to vegan cheeses, she’s an expert! Check out her sweet new campaign with PETA.

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Victory! Washington State Bans the Use of Elephants, Big Cats, and More Animals in Circuses and Traveling Acts
Victory! Washington State Bans the Use of Elephants, Big Cats, and More Animals in Circuses and Traveling Acts

From small-town fairgrounds to traveling tents, the abuse was hiding in plain sight—but not anymore, thanks to THIS monumental Washington state law.

Satisfy Without the Spike With These Low-Sugar, Diabetic-Friendly Vegan Snacks
Food
Satisfy Without the Spike With These Low-Sugar, Diabetic-Friendly Vegan Snacks

Are you looking for vegan snacks that won’t mess with your blood sugar? These diabetic AND animal-friendly picks prove you can snack smart and satisfy your cravings.

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