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Members
Co-Chairs
Mary Rooker
Craig Seeman
California
Peggy Koteen (December 2024 – December 2026)
Justin Richardson (December 2024 – December 2026)
Mike Feinstein, Observer
Colorado
Miriam Schiro (February 2025 – February 2027)
Maine
Jacqui Deveneau (June 2024 – June 2026)
Maryland
Mary Rooker, (August 2024 – August 2026)
Michigan
John Anthony LaPietra (March 2025 – March 2027)
National Women’s Caucus
Veronica Coronel (September 2025 – September 2027)
New Hampshire
Kevin O’Leary (Observer)
New York
Craig Seeman, Acting Co-Chair
Pennsylvania
Marci Henzi (January 2025 – January 2027)
Texas
Marlón Duran (December 2023 – December 2025)
SC Liaison
Charles Ostdiek
Updated on September 19, 2025
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.