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Members
Arizona
Sam Hales
Vincent Beck-Jones (April 2022 – April 2024)
California
Peggy Koteen (August 2022 – June 2024)
Justin Richardson (August 2022 – June 2024)
Mike Feinstein, Observer
Colorado
Brianna Friend (April 2016 – April 2018)
Sean Friend (April 2018 – April 2018)
Andrea Mérida
Connecticut
Megan Callaghan, Co-Chair
Mike Westerfield
Florida
Mike Seker (July 2024 – July 2026)
Kevin Olney (July 2024 – July 2026)
James Robertson (July 2024 – July 2026)
Lavender Caucus
Starlene Rankin, (April 2022 – April 2024)
Maine
Jacqui Deveneau (June 2022 – June 2024)
Maryland
Mary Rooker (August 2024 – August 2026)
Michigan
Dawnmarie Green (March 2023 – March 2025)
John Anthony LaPietra (March 2023 – March 2025)
Minnesota
Sharon LeMay
Nevada
William Huggins
New Jersey
Barry Bendar (January 2023 – January 2025)
New York
Craig Seeman
Pennsylvania
Marci Henzi (term ends in January 2023)
South Carolina
Angela Walker (January 2021 – January 2023)
Texas
Trey Legall (September 2021 – September 2023)
Marlón Duran (December 2023 – December 2025)
Virginia
Blaizen Bloom, Co-Chair (January 2021 – January 2023)
Kyle Rockett (January 2021 – January 2023)
Stephanie Aubuchon (September 2021 – September 2023)
Washington
Charles Law (August 2020 – August 2022)
Updated on October 28, 2024
The GPUS Animal Rights Committee was established by the GPUS National Committee on March 27, 2016.
The Animal Rights Committee is based upon this Mission Statement and the GPUS Ethical Treatment of Animals platform statement.
Committee members can now be appointed by state parties and caucuses – up to three per state party or caucus. It is recommended that appointees have a background in animal rights issues and are supportive of the Committee Purpose, Mission Statement, and Rules.
Appointments should be sent to the GPUS Secretary.
The Animal Rights Committee operates according to these Committee Rules.