Ingrid Newkirk

Ingrid E. Newkirk is the world-famous animal protector and founder/president of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), the largest animal rights organization in the world. A master of publicity, she has appeared on Today, Oprah, Nightline, Crossfire, 20/20,on radio, and in print. She is the author of a bevy of books and articles on practical ways to care for animals and the social implications of our treatment of them. When she's not traveling in defense of animals, she calls Norfolk, VA, home.