DEVELOPING LEADERSFOR A JUST FOOD SYSTEM
DEVELOPING LEADERS
FOR A JUST FOOD SYSTEM
DEVELOPING
LEADERS
FOR A JUST 
FOOD SYSTEM

How We Do It

Our programs transform high school and college students into leaders driving the movement to end factory farming. They direct community-based campaigns and are supported in securing influential roles that create lasting impact throughout their careers.

Why Factory Farming?

Factory farming is the industry most frequently identified by scientists, major NGOs, and global assessments as the most environmentally destructive on our planet. Industrialized animal agriculture poses health risks to local communities and workers, confines billions of land and sea animals each year, and is a leading driver of our climate crisis.

Our Impact

600+ program alumni
Fellows from
30+ states & 
20+ countries
10 to 1student to
educator ratio
98%of graduates would
recommend the
program to a peer
Fellows and alumni have influenced the dining choices of an estimated250,000 people
97%of fellows felt highly connected to the broader movement to end factory farming

Meet Our Fellows

Our fellows build and lead campaigns and organizations. They then recruit, educate, and mentor their peers, creating a student-led movement that’s sustainable and far-reaching.

Sophie's Experience

The Leadership Academy connected me to peers who are just as passionate as I am about creating a more just and sustainable world.

Hearing from guest speakers in the movement made me realize that I, too, can make a difference for the planet, animals, and humans in my future career.

This community equipped me with knowledge and new perspectives. Leaving this experience, I can say that I feel confident embarking on future endeavors with a solid support system behind me.

SOPHIE C., AMERICAN UNIVERSITY

Parker's Achievements

Parker and campaign partner Joseph secured a commitment from UCLA dining to serve 50% plant based meals by 2027.
Parker launched the first Veganuary campaign at UCLA, supporting 68 vegan pledges throughout the month.
Parker was featured in Project Drawdown’s Neighborhood, a series highlighting impactful climate activists.

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