Jennifer Channin has served as the Executive Director of the Better Food Foundation since 2021. She previously served as Director of Development at Better Food Foundation, Farm Forward, Found in Translation, and has worked in philanthropy for nearly twenty years raising tens of millions of dollars for farmed animal protection and social justice organizations worldwide. She holds a Masters of Divinity from Harvard, is an ordained minister, and a dual citizen of the US and Brazil. She lives in San Diego with her partner, Aaron, and their dog, Buddy.

Sumita Jonak is a rooster valet at Spotless Mind Sanctuary. She’s also been a military officer, a cybersecurity researcher, a computer science professor, a digital innovation strategist, and a failed biotech founder. Along the way she got a few degrees and patents too.

While researching the fallacies of animal testing, Sumita stumbled upon videos about "food animals.” Now an ethical vegan, she doesn’t excuse her ignorance and apologizes to the animals for not going vegan sooner—like when Chicken Run came out in 2000. But it’s never too late to change, grow, hone your moral compass, and taste-test the 400+ types of beans.

Sumita lives with a bunch of free-spirited, fun-loving, freeloaders—roosters, dogs, and a human—all rescues. Ask her anytime about dogs or chickens—she’ll tell you about their curious nature, larger-than-life personalities, and how much better their hair is than hers!

Emily Guzzardi is an animal advocate drawn to work that centers care, connection, and justice. She works as a hospital chaplain and volunteers extensively for animals, with a focus on plant-based food systems and climate-aligned policy change. Emily thrives in roles involving communication, relationship-building, and strategy. She holds a Master of Social Work from Fordham University and a background in food and hospitality, including founding a small wholesale baking business. Based in San Francisco, Emily is committed to a pro-plant future without factory farms.

Lisa Rimmert is a standup comedian, freelance writer, and author of the award-winning memoir, Stay: My Forever Friendship with an Aging Dog. Lisa has been advocating for dogs and cats since working at an animal shelter during undergrad, and she later expanded her advocacy to include farmed animals after learning about their suffering. For a couple of decades, Lisa worked full-time in nonprofit marketing, communications, and fundraising, including as a vice president at Vegan Outreach. She’s done just about every kind of activism, short of wearing a lettuce bikini (and that’s only because of her midwestern modesty). Lisa lives with a rescued dog and cat, named Phoenix and Sidney, and a human man named Brad. She loves vegan soul food and hates pickles.

Ayelette Robinson is guided by a lifelong love of animals and a deep belief in the power of connection between humans and animals. After building a career in the for-profit sector as a corporate lawyer, entrepreneur, and product manager, she chose to transition her work toward animal protection, bringing a thoughtful, strategic approach shaped by her professional experience.
In addition to her work with WFAR, she is a member of the Donor Participation Project, where she is developing a focus on donor relations and philanthropy rooted in trust, alignment, and long-term impact. Ayelette also serves as a Board Member of Blue Barn Farm & Sanctuary, an organization dedicated to rescuing farmed animals and advancing humane education, where she focuses on fundraising and strengthening relationships with supporters.
Alongside her advocacy work, Ayelette is an actor and producer. She earned a place on the EMMY® Awards nominations ballot for Outstanding Actress in a Short Form for her lead performance in a web series and is currently developing a vegan-themed film that aims to make compassionate living feel relatable and accessible. Across both animal advocacy and storytelling, Ayelette is especially committed to raising the voices and expanding the impact of women and underrepresented communities.