Meet our team
Lindsay Oliver (she/her)
Executive Director
Lindsay has been in animal advocacy for over twenty years, operated as a media spokesperson (featured on CNN, The Today Show, Washington Post, Wallstreet Journal), developed creative and engaging content, and successfully led a multi-country international team. She’s helped organizations drive growth, secure new partnerships, and host high-profile fundraising events. Lindsay’s experience includes strategic planning, benchmarking, and a strong passion for advancing DEI efforts and establishing and sustaining healthy organizational cultures.
Throughout her career, Lindsay has seen firsthand what happens inside zoos, circuses, pet stores, puppy mills, animal research facilities, and factory farms. She’s used this work to drive real and lasting policy and legislative change for animals at some of the biggest companies in the world. This unique perspective allows Lindsay to speak to the heart of these issues, which has proven to be a powerful storytelling tool that inspires people to help make the world a better place for animals.
Executive Director
Lindsay has been in animal advocacy for over twenty years, operated as a media spokesperson (featured on CNN, The Today Show, Washington Post, Wallstreet Journal), developed creative and engaging content, and successfully led a multi-country international team. She’s helped organizations drive growth, secure new partnerships, and host high-profile fundraising events. Lindsay’s experience includes strategic planning, benchmarking, and a strong passion for advancing DEI efforts and establishing and sustaining healthy organizational cultures.
Throughout her career, Lindsay has seen firsthand what happens inside zoos, circuses, pet stores, puppy mills, animal research facilities, and factory farms. She’s used this work to drive real and lasting policy and legislative change for animals at some of the biggest companies in the world. This unique perspective allows Lindsay to speak to the heart of these issues, which has proven to be a powerful storytelling tool that inspires people to help make the world a better place for animals.
Elizabeth Quick-Corral (Liz, she/her)
Director of Development
Liz is responsible for overseeing and generating millions of dollars for the lifesaving work World Animal Protection conducts on behalf of animals. Liz has many years of senior leadership experience at nonprofit organizations. She most recently served as the Interim Executive Director of World Animal Protection US, where she oversaw all programmatic, communications, administrative, and development functions. She brings to the table over ten years of nonprofit fundraising and has worn just about every “hat” in a development department. Liz’s extensive experience ranges from digital and direct mail strategy, major and foundation giving, sustaining giving, legacy and bequests, events, and strategic management. She has spoken at six national fundraising conferences on a wide variety of topics and techniques and loves “geeking out” about fundraising strategy and metrics with anyone who will listen. Liz is constantly inspired by the many people who chose to entrust their giving to animal causes.
Liz is based in sunny Los Angeles where she lives with her husband and two dogs Penny and Cocobella. In her free time, you can find Liz drinking coffee and reading a good book.
Director of Development
Liz is responsible for overseeing and generating millions of dollars for the lifesaving work World Animal Protection conducts on behalf of animals. Liz has many years of senior leadership experience at nonprofit organizations. She most recently served as the Interim Executive Director of World Animal Protection US, where she oversaw all programmatic, communications, administrative, and development functions. She brings to the table over ten years of nonprofit fundraising and has worn just about every “hat” in a development department. Liz’s extensive experience ranges from digital and direct mail strategy, major and foundation giving, sustaining giving, legacy and bequests, events, and strategic management. She has spoken at six national fundraising conferences on a wide variety of topics and techniques and loves “geeking out” about fundraising strategy and metrics with anyone who will listen. Liz is constantly inspired by the many people who chose to entrust their giving to animal causes.
Liz is based in sunny Los Angeles where she lives with her husband and two dogs Penny and Cocobella. In her free time, you can find Liz drinking coffee and reading a good book.
Cameron Harsh (they/them)
Director of Programs
Cameron leads the campaigns team, working with campaign managers to develop and implement strategies that mobilize people and move stakeholders to improve the lives of wild and farmed animals.
Cameron spent several years as a campaigner at World Animal Protection before becoming the Programs Director, encouraging food companies and producers to adopt policies that improve the lives of farmed animals. Prior to joining in 2018, they worked on federal and state policies to protect consumers and the environment from harmful food production practices and spent several years in community development. Cameron lives in Washington, DC.
Director of Programs
Cameron leads the campaigns team, working with campaign managers to develop and implement strategies that mobilize people and move stakeholders to improve the lives of wild and farmed animals.
Cameron spent several years as a campaigner at World Animal Protection before becoming the Programs Director, encouraging food companies and producers to adopt policies that improve the lives of farmed animals. Prior to joining in 2018, they worked on federal and state policies to protect consumers and the environment from harmful food production practices and spent several years in community development. Cameron lives in Washington, DC.
Lisa Monteleone (she/her)
Director of Marketing and Communications
Lisa oversees World Animal Protection’s US marketing, social media, and communications. Lisa has twenty years of experience leading marketing and communications teams, both large and small, in the for-profit sector, primarily in fashion. Before joining World Animal Protection US, Lisa founded a consultancy dedicated to helping entrepreneurs who produced sustainable and eco-friendly products scale their businesses and positively impact their industries toward a more climate-friendly future. Lisa’s expertise includes digital marketing, social media, events, public relations, and celebrity engagement. She has long been an animal advocate volunteering at rescues and shelters near her home in New Jersey. Lisa shares her residence with her husband and three very rambunctious rescue cats.
Director of Marketing and Communications
Lisa oversees World Animal Protection’s US marketing, social media, and communications. Lisa has twenty years of experience leading marketing and communications teams, both large and small, in the for-profit sector, primarily in fashion. Before joining World Animal Protection US, Lisa founded a consultancy dedicated to helping entrepreneurs who produced sustainable and eco-friendly products scale their businesses and positively impact their industries toward a more climate-friendly future. Lisa’s expertise includes digital marketing, social media, events, public relations, and celebrity engagement. She has long been an animal advocate volunteering at rescues and shelters near her home in New Jersey. Lisa shares her residence with her husband and three very rambunctious rescue cats.
Andri Abercrombie (she/her)
Individual Giving Manager
After fundraising for public media and human services for five years, Andri joined World Animal Protection in July of 2020 and inspires our dedicated supporters to partner with World Animal Protection in defense of wild and farmed animals worldwide. Andri oversees the strategy on a wide variety of channels, including but not limited to direct mail, digital, and email fundraising.
Individual Giving Manager
After fundraising for public media and human services for five years, Andri joined World Animal Protection in July of 2020 and inspires our dedicated supporters to partner with World Animal Protection in defense of wild and farmed animals worldwide. Andri oversees the strategy on a wide variety of channels, including but not limited to direct mail, digital, and email fundraising.
Nicole Barrantes (she/her)
Wildlife Campaign Manager
Nicole is responsible for our Wildlife. Not Entertainers campaign where she works to end the captive wildlife entertainment industry through public education, corporate engagement, and the development of responsible alternatives. She loves using the power of people and creativity to drive innovative solutions. Nicole is based in New York.
Wildlife Campaign Manager
Nicole is responsible for our Wildlife. Not Entertainers campaign where she works to end the captive wildlife entertainment industry through public education, corporate engagement, and the development of responsible alternatives. She loves using the power of people and creativity to drive innovative solutions. Nicole is based in New York.
Maha Bazzi (she/her)
Farming Campaign Manager
Maha motivates the public, food businesses, and legislators to support initiatives that treat animals better and reduce meat consumption. Maha uses her background in teaching, graphic design, and marketing to creatively communicate with companies and consumers. Maha, her husband, and her son live in New York with their two cats, Rayna and Reese.
Farming Campaign Manager
Maha motivates the public, food businesses, and legislators to support initiatives that treat animals better and reduce meat consumption. Maha uses her background in teaching, graphic design, and marketing to creatively communicate with companies and consumers. Maha, her husband, and her son live in New York with their two cats, Rayna and Reese.
Liz Cabrera Holtz (she/her)
Wildlife Campaign Manager
Liz is responsible for developing innovative projects to protect wild animals from exploitation and abuse. Her work maintains a specific focus on wild animals used as “pets” and in roadside zoos. Driving her work is her deep love for animals and a desire to create a more just world for both humans and non-human animals.
Wildlife Campaign Manager
Liz is responsible for developing innovative projects to protect wild animals from exploitation and abuse. Her work maintains a specific focus on wild animals used as “pets” and in roadside zoos. Driving her work is her deep love for animals and a desire to create a more just world for both humans and non-human animals.
Hannah Goldstein (they/she)
Social Media Manager
Hannah is a Social Media Manager, meaning they get paid to spend all day on Twitter. Born and raised in Oregon, Hannah now lives with their partner and their two dogs in North Carolina, where they enjoy gardening at the local community garden in their free time. They are working hard to provide a plush life for their three-legged dog Beatrice and their fourteen-year-old dog, Gracie.
Social Media Manager
Hannah is a Social Media Manager, meaning they get paid to spend all day on Twitter. Born and raised in Oregon, Hannah now lives with their partner and their two dogs in North Carolina, where they enjoy gardening at the local community garden in their free time. They are working hard to provide a plush life for their three-legged dog Beatrice and their fourteen-year-old dog, Gracie.
Julie Hartshorn (she/her)
Office and HR Manager
Julie has over 20 years of experience in office operations, finance, and human resources. She continues to be fueled by her passion and dedication to improving the lives of both people and animals. Julie lives in New York and loves connecting with nature as she is an avid hiker and gardener.
Office and HR Manager
Julie has over 20 years of experience in office operations, finance, and human resources. She continues to be fueled by her passion and dedication to improving the lives of both people and animals. Julie lives in New York and loves connecting with nature as she is an avid hiker and gardener.
Emily Huggins (she/her)
Philanthropy Associate
Emily supports the Development team in fundraising efforts. She has dedicated her career to animal protection and brings over 10 years of experience working and volunteering with various animal nonprofits. Emily loves connecting with supporters and hearing what brings them to protect animals. Her and her husband live in New England with their two dogs, Blueberry and Maggie.
Philanthropy Associate
Emily supports the Development team in fundraising efforts. She has dedicated her career to animal protection and brings over 10 years of experience working and volunteering with various animal nonprofits. Emily loves connecting with supporters and hearing what brings them to protect animals. Her and her husband live in New England with their two dogs, Blueberry and Maggie.
John Karas (he/him)
Senior Philanthropy Manager
John is a fundraising and development professional with over 13 years of experience in major gifts, planned giving, grant writing, and foundation relations. John, his wife Cherie, and their three children live with their two dogs, Lola and Squiggie, and their three cats, Rico, Captain, and Flexi.
Senior Philanthropy Manager
John is a fundraising and development professional with over 13 years of experience in major gifts, planned giving, grant writing, and foundation relations. John, his wife Cherie, and their three children live with their two dogs, Lola and Squiggie, and their three cats, Rico, Captain, and Flexi.
McKenzie Mak (she/her)
Campaign Assistant
McKenzie’s primary focus is aiding in developing and implementing agribusiness campaign initiatives. McKenzie has a background in animal legislation and advocacy with various other organizations. She is based in Washington D.C. with her boyfriend and cat named Mrow. McKenzie enjoys playing guitar, piano, and going to the rock-climbing gym in her free time.
Campaign Assistant
McKenzie’s primary focus is aiding in developing and implementing agribusiness campaign initiatives. McKenzie has a background in animal legislation and advocacy with various other organizations. She is based in Washington D.C. with her boyfriend and cat named Mrow. McKenzie enjoys playing guitar, piano, and going to the rock-climbing gym in her free time.
Annette Manusevich (she/her)
Farming Campaign Manager
Annette works to advocate for farmed animals and change the perceptions surrounding factory farming through education, outreach, and policy change. She has previously worked in the agriculture industry advocating for environmental change and conservation adoption. Annette is based in Chicago, where she lives with her very needy cat Korra.
Farming Campaign Manager
Annette works to advocate for farmed animals and change the perceptions surrounding factory farming through education, outreach, and policy change. She has previously worked in the agriculture industry advocating for environmental change and conservation adoption. Annette is based in Chicago, where she lives with her very needy cat Korra.
Meganne Natale (she/her)
Marketing and Communications Assistant
Meganne aids the Communications team with a wide array of digital marketing pursuits. She began her career in the cosmetics and fragrance industry advocating for cruelty-free beauty while volunteering in animal welfare. Her favorite animal by far is her Lab Husky pup, Moon.
Marketing and Communications Assistant
Meganne aids the Communications team with a wide array of digital marketing pursuits. She began her career in the cosmetics and fragrance industry advocating for cruelty-free beauty while volunteering in animal welfare. Her favorite animal by far is her Lab Husky pup, Moon.
Tova Randolph (she/her)
Donor Relations Manager
Responsible for cultivating new initiatives and long-lasting relationships with our supporters, Tova is passionate about unifying with her colleagues in the US and International as it relates to the impact and importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity. Tova brings 15+ years of development, finance, and fundraising experience with an emphasis in legacy and bequest giving, workplace giving, cultivation, and sustaining.
Donor Relations Manager
Responsible for cultivating new initiatives and long-lasting relationships with our supporters, Tova is passionate about unifying with her colleagues in the US and International as it relates to the impact and importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusivity. Tova brings 15+ years of development, finance, and fundraising experience with an emphasis in legacy and bequest giving, workplace giving, cultivation, and sustaining.
Jeanne Turkheimer (she/her)
Communication and Influencer Relations Manager
Jeanne is responsible for World Animal Protection’s media efforts throughout the United States. She generates press coverage for the organization in print, digital, and broadcast outlets while positioning World Animal Protection’s campaign managers as thought leaders in the animal welfare space.
Communication and Influencer Relations Manager
Jeanne is responsible for World Animal Protection’s media efforts throughout the United States. She generates press coverage for the organization in print, digital, and broadcast outlets while positioning World Animal Protection’s campaign managers as thought leaders in the animal welfare space.
