About Us - The All Volunteer Team
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Zia retired at an early age to become a fulltime
advocate for animals. Although warned that it
couldn't be done, Zia has helped over 50 local rescue
orgs, sanctuaries and AR groups form an umbrella
coalition. She is the founder of Veg4Life Potlucks
Gainesville FL, a vegan group that has been thriving
since 2005. Under Zia's guidance, she and dedicated
volunteers at Veg4Life have been distributing free
food at events since 2007. Zia dedicates her
VegFund work to Chicky (left), a beloved turkey who
passed away at Farm Sanctuary in 2008
advocate for animals. Although warned that it
couldn't be done, Zia has helped over 50 local rescue
orgs, sanctuaries and AR groups form an umbrella
coalition. She is the founder of Veg4Life Potlucks
Gainesville FL, a vegan group that has been thriving
since 2005. Under Zia's guidance, she and dedicated
volunteers at Veg4Life have been distributing free
food at events since 2007. Zia dedicates her
VegFund work to Chicky (left), a beloved turkey who
passed away at Farm Sanctuary in 2008
JC is co-founder and director of Plant Peace Daily
and co-founded and was president of VegMichigan for
many years. He is a retired fire
captain/paramedic/training officer, has a BS in
Emergency Medicine, is a certified fitness instructor
and certified in the Living Foods Lifestyle. JC leads
life-altering programs on health and the environment
(see Plant Peace Daily). His critically acclaimed talks
empower people to make informed and lasting changes
in their lives. Tikvah and Bean (rescued dogs), share
their travel trailer with JC and Rae. JC is also the
webmaster for VegFund.
and co-founded and was president of VegMichigan for
many years. He is a retired fire
captain/paramedic/training officer, has a BS in
Emergency Medicine, is a certified fitness instructor
and certified in the Living Foods Lifestyle. JC leads
life-altering programs on health and the environment
(see Plant Peace Daily). His critically acclaimed talks
empower people to make informed and lasting changes
in their lives. Tikvah and Bean (rescued dogs), share
their travel trailer with JC and Rae. JC is also the
webmaster for VegFund.
Rae is co-founder and director of Plant Peace Daily,
which supports individuals and groups in creating
peaceful community that respects all Life.
She co-created the Institute for Humane Education
(the nations first humane education certification and
Masters programs) Her innovative critical thinking
programs have redefined personal power and the
ability of one person to make a difference in the world.
She has been leading programs internationally for 25
years on compassionate living and all forms of
non-violence, including: ethical consumerism,
advertising / media influences, communication, conflict
resolution, animal rights / awareness, and
environmental awareness / responsibility.
which supports individuals and groups in creating
peaceful community that respects all Life.
She co-created the Institute for Humane Education
(the nations first humane education certification and
Masters programs) Her innovative critical thinking
programs have redefined personal power and the
ability of one person to make a difference in the world.
She has been leading programs internationally for 25
years on compassionate living and all forms of
non-violence, including: ethical consumerism,
advertising / media influences, communication, conflict
resolution, animal rights / awareness, and
environmental awareness / responsibility.
We would like to thank the following
volunteers for being an important part of the
success of VegFund: Leslie Armstrong,
Barbara Bear, Matt Bear, Alan Berger,
Matthew Goodwin. Susan Hargreaves, Pat
Ritz, Anne Rogers, Darina Smith, Shanti
Urreta and CJ Urreta.
volunteers for being an important part of the
success of VegFund: Leslie Armstrong,
Barbara Bear, Matt Bear, Alan Berger,
Matthew Goodwin. Susan Hargreaves, Pat
Ritz, Anne Rogers, Darina Smith, Shanti
Urreta and CJ Urreta.
Adena has been a social justice activist and clinical
social worker for over 25 years. In her volunteer work
in the animal rights movement, she has been on the
front lines of animal rescue and fostering of abused
and neglected animals. Adena is a vegan chef and
activist, spreading the message of compassionate living
through delicious healthy food. Adena lives in her
home on wheels with her canine son, Taylor. She was
a former volunteer and board member for VegMichigan.
social worker for over 25 years. In her volunteer work
in the animal rights movement, she has been on the
front lines of animal rescue and fostering of abused
and neglected animals. Adena is a vegan chef and
activist, spreading the message of compassionate living
through delicious healthy food. Adena lives in her
home on wheels with her canine son, Taylor. She was
a former volunteer and board member for VegMichigan.
| Zia Terhune, Co-founder and Director |
| Rae Sikora, Co-founder and Director |
| JC Corcoran, Co-founder and Director. |
| Adena Kling, Director |
Barbara has a degree in business administration and
has been vegan for almost 25 years. She has managed
an almost-vegan deli, given vegan cooking classes and
co-founded the first animal rights organization in
Brevard County. Barbara was also president of the
Board of Directors of a local community health food
store. She resides in Melbourne, FL and is currently
Dining Out Coordinator for Healthy Planet of
Brevard, organizing vegan dinners with local
restaurants throughout the county.
has been vegan for almost 25 years. She has managed
an almost-vegan deli, given vegan cooking classes and
co-founded the first animal rights organization in
Brevard County. Barbara was also president of the
Board of Directors of a local community health food
store. She resides in Melbourne, FL and is currently
Dining Out Coordinator for Healthy Planet of
Brevard, organizing vegan dinners with local
restaurants throughout the county.
Barbara Bingnear, Director