Meet our experts

Nicole Barrantes, Wildlife Campaign Manager Nicole works towards ending the captive wildlife entertainment industry through public education, the development of responsible and sustainable alternatives, and corporate engagement. Areas of expertise: animals in entertainment, wildlife conservation issues, responsible wildlife tourism

Maha Bazzi, Farming Campaign Manager Maha works to motivate the public, food businesses, and legislators to support initiatives that treat animals better, reduce meat consumption, and encourage plant-based diversification. Areas of expertise: farmed animal welfare, improvement of health, sustainability, and equity of our food system, food and farming policy

Liz Cabrera Holtz, Wildlife Campaign Manager Liz works to protect wild animals from exploitation and abuse, whether they are living in captivity or in their natural habitats, through policy change, education, and corporate engagement. Areas of expertise: captive wildlife, wildlife trade, habitat protection

Cameron Harsh, Programs Director Cameron works to improve the lives of farmed animals in the United States working with producers, farmers, and suppliers to improve conditions. Prior to joining World Animal Protection in 2018, they worked on food safety policy. Areas of expertise: farmed animal welfare, improvement of health, sustainability, and equity of our food system, food and farming policy

Annette Manusevich, Farming Campaign Manager Annette works to advocate for farmed animals and change the perceptions surrounding factory farming. She does this through education, outreach, and policy change. Areas of expertise: farmed animal welfare, equity of our food system, food and farming policy