Just as FACT’s programs operate nationwide, our leadership spans the country.

Board of Directors

FACT is led by a dedicated team of nonprofit professionals, industry leaders and experts on everything from humane farming practices to antibiotic overuse. We’d love to hear from you.

Board Officers

  • Darlene Oliver, Chair

    Animal Advocate, Los Angeles, California

  • Elaine Madansky, Vice Chair

    Farm Manager, Elawa Farms, Glenview, Illinois

  • Robin Fitelson, Secretary

    Attorney, New York City

  • Yumi Kobayashi, Treasurer

    Executive Director, Market Risk Manager, JPMorgan Chase Bank, New York City

Board of Directors

  • Felicia Bell

    Farmer and Ag Specialist with the National Center for Appropriate Technology, Brandon, Mississippi

  • Barbara Fontaine

    Principal, STR Resource LLC, New York

  • Chris Muse

    Farm Manager, Muse 3 Farm, Louisiana

  • Dave w. Plumer, Jr

    Founder, Chairman & CEO at the Institute for Enterprise Value, Board Advisor at Kenja Corporation KK Colorado

  • Adam Podd

    Assurance Director, PriceWaterHouseCoopers, SA, Lausanne, Switzerland

  • A-Dae Romero-Briones

    Director of Programs, First Nations Development Institute - Native Food and Agriculture Program, Lodi, California

  • Gail Tibensky

    Teacher, Wayne, Illinois

  • Jill Weinstein

    Financial Information Specialist, New York City