Executive Director

Nicoll Peracha is an inspiring bridge builder with 25 years of experience in the international non-profit sector. She holds a law degree and since 2016 has supported numerous organizations in their development. Find out more about Nicoll here: Nicoll Peracha | LinkedIn

MEL Advisor

Sophie Gulliver is an evaluation expert in the humanitarian, global development, and animal welfare sector. As an M&E freelance consultant, she works with clients to improve their MEL and impact learning. Find out more about Sophie here: Sophie Gulliver | LinkedIn

MEL Associate

Koushik Raghavan has a master’s degree in cancer biology with experience working as a Research, Monitoring, and Evaluations Officer for FIAPO. Before joining The Mission Motor, he was a Research Fellow at AIM Training Program. Find out more about Koushik here: Koushik Raghavan | LinkedIn

MEL Associate

Jamie holds a master’s degree in physics with nanoscience and worked for Animal Charity Evaluators. A.o. managing their Movement Grants program which aims to build the animal advocacy movement by supporting growth in underfunded regions and novel interventions. Find out more about Jamie here: Jamie Spurgeon | LinkedIn

MEL Associate

Tom is the Co-founder of Fish Welfare Initiative, an organization focused on improving the welfare of fishes, currently concentrated in India. He is on the board of trustees for Ambitious Impact and has been in the animal movement for 5 years. Find out more about Tom here: Thomas Billington | LinkedIn

Communications Volunteer

Saoirse holds a degree in business and management and specialises in project management and communications. Highly passionate about animal welfare and advocacy, she volunteers with The Mission Motor to put those skills to use for a great cause! Find out more about Saoirse here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saoirse-logan-mcgivern

Communications Volunteer

Csenge is a passionate animal advocate of 5+ years with a background in Communication and Media Science. She graduated with a focus on Greenwashing, Marketing and Communication Strategies and is excited to use her knowledge and experience to help animals.

Communications Volunteer

Simran Tinani holds a PhD in mathematics, with a specialization in cryptography, and now works in the field of cybersecurity. A lifelong advocate for animals, she now volunteers for The Mission Motor to put her passion to good use. Find out more about Simran here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simran-tinani/

Chair

Jesse van Elzelingen holds a master’s degree in social and organizational psychology, studied Industrial Management, and recently specialized as an agile/scrum coach. Jesse has experience as a legal advisor for union members, and currently works as Operations Manager and Agile Coach at ProVeg Netherlands. Find out more about Jesse here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesse-van-elzelingen-522682a8/

Vice-Chair

Lauren Mee is the co-founder of Animal Advocacy Careers. She is a strategic advisor to Tälist, the AVA summit and EACN. Prior to AAC she worked as a consultant at a global data intelligence organisation and volunteered for the Good Food Institute and The Humane League. Find out more about Lauren here: Lauren Mee 🔶 | LinkedIn

Board Secretary

Lauri has master's degrees in Dutch and Russian history and completed several journalism and communication courses. Lauri volunteers for various animal welfare and sustainability organizations in the Netherlands. Lauri van Oosterom | LinkedIn

Board Member

Michelle is a communications professional holding a master’s degree in health education & promotion. Her passion is to promote healthy behaviours through digital communication with the goal of a better life for people and animals. Find out more about Michelle here: Michelle Vellinga | LinkedIn

Board Member

Katrina Sill holds an MPA in Development Practice from Columbia University and is an Associate Director for Innovation for Poverty Action's Right-Fit Evidence Unit. Prior to joining IPA, she was the Impact Division Director at One Acre Fund Tanzania Find out more about Katrina here: Katrina Sill | LinkedIn