American animal activist, former non-profit businessperson, and author (born 1965)
Wayne Pacelle
Pacelle reading at the Gaithersburg Book Festival in 2016
Born
(1965-08-04) August 4, 1965 (age 58)
New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
Education
Yale University, (B.A. in history and environmental studies, 1987)
Occupation(s)
Animal activist, former non-profit buisnessperson, author
Years active
1989–present
Known for
Animal activism, serving as the former CEO of the Humane Society of the United States, and authoring two New York Times bestsellers
Notable work
The Bond: Our Kinship with Animals, Our Call to Defend Them (2011)
The Humane Economy: How Innovators and Enlightened Consumers are Transforming the Lives of Animals (2016)
Spouses
Kirsten Rosenberg
(divorced)
Lisa Fletcher
(m. 2013)
Wayne Pacelle (born August 4, 1965) is an American animal rights and animal welfare activist, non-profit businessperson and author. Two of his books have been New York Times best-sellers. His official website can be found here.
Pacelle is the founder of Animal Wellness Action, a 501(c)(4) organization that promotes legal standards against cruelty and he is president of the Center for a Humane Economy, a 501(c)(3) organization that urges businesses to adopt animal-friendly practices when it comes to their supply chains, research and development, and other operations. He was the president and chief executive officer (CEO) of the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). Pacelle took office June 1, 2004, after serving for nearly 10 years as the organization's chief lobbyist and spokesperson. Pacelle resigned as CEO on February 2, 2018, after he was accused of sexual assault and harassment by several former employees. Pacelle denied these accusations.[1]
^Paquette, Danielle (February 2, 2018). "Humane Society CEO resigns after sexual harassment allegations". Retrieved February 3, 2018 – via www.WashingtonPost.com.
WaynePacelle (born August 4, 1965) is an American animal rights and animal welfare activist, non-profit businessperson and author. Two of his books have...
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