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Officers
Chair Mary Rooker
Chair Craig Seeman
Steering Committee Liaison
Charles Ostdiek
Members
California
Peggy Koteen (Dec 2024 – Dec 2026)
Justin Richardson (Dec 2024 – Dec 2026)
Mike Feinstein, Observer (Dec 2024 – Dec 2026)
Colorado
Miriam Schiro (Feb 2025 – Feb 2027)
Maine
Jacqui Deveneau (Jun 2025 – Jun 2027)
Maryland
Mary Rooker (Aug 2024 – Aug 2026)
Michigan
John Anthony LaPietra (Mar 2025 – Mar 2027)
National Women’s Caucus
Veronica Coronel (Sep 2025 – Sep 2027)
New Hampshire
Kevin O’Leary, Observer
New York
Craig Seeman
Pennsylvania
Marci Henzi (Jan 2025 – Jan 2027)
Texas
Marlón Duran (Dec 2023 – Dec 2025)
Updated on January 29, 2026
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.