About AFA

Our Mission Statement

AFA is a non-profit 501(c)3 animal rights organization whose fundamental belief is that all animals, human and nonhuman, should not be treated as the property of another. AFA was created to promote ethical, compassionate treatment of all animals through a variety of means including:

  • Educating and increasing the awareness of the public on matters relating to the ethical treatment of animals and the philosophy of animal rights
  • Promoting veganism, which is a moral and political commitment rather than simply a diet choice
  • Bringing to public attention situations of animal abuse and exploitation
  • Encouraging and supporting the efforts of pro-animal individuals and groups throughout the state

AFA makes every attempt to provide accurate information, to be approachable to the general public, to advocate for non-violence and respect, to serve as role models with respect to our views on antivivisection and veganism. AFA employs three part-time paid employee and strives to run the organization as financially responsible and efficiently as possible with the use of its volunteers, members, and donors. AFA is environmentally conscious and believes in acting locally to make change globally.

Our 2013 Board of Directors and Staff

Board Officers
Charlie Talbert - President
Megan Ryan - Vice President
Jim Arts -Secretary
Leslie Hamilton - Treasurer

Board Members
Julie Grosso
Betsy Munro
Gina Stuessy

Executive Directors

Rick Bogle and Lynn Pauly

Simply Vegan Newsletter/Mad City Vegan Fest
Hannah West

Contact Information

Alliance for Animals
P.O. Box 1632
Madison WI 53701
608-257-6333
alliance@allanimals.org