Animal Rights Committee – Members
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Arizona
Sam Hales
California
Heather Walker (June 2018 – June 2020)
Mike Feinstein, Observer
Mimi Newton (July 2017 – July 2019)
Peggy Koteen (May 2018 – May 2020)
Colorado
Andrea Mérida
Brianna Friend
Sean Friend
Connecticut
Mary Lawrence, Co-Chair
Megan Callaghan
Mike Westerfield
Florida
Bonnie Redding (June 2019 – June 2021)
Nick Ostermann (June 2019 – June 2021)
Parry Donze (June 2019 – June 2021)
Lavender Caucus
Starlene Rankin
Maine
Jacqui Deveneau
Justin Beth, SC Liaison
Massachusetts
Joshua Gerloff
Maryland
Mary Turtle Rooker
Michigan
John Anthony LaPietra (appointed March 2019)
Minnesota
Sharon LeMay
Nevada
William Huggins
New York
Craig Seeman, Co-Chair
Pennsylvania
Katrina Raser
Texas
Alma Williams
Bernadine Williams
Mary Gourdoux
Virginia
B. Sidney Smith (Sid)
Charlie Jordan
Kyle Rockett
Updated on October 10, 2019
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.
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