In 2013, I helped organize a concert in memory of Kenny Feldman at Twin Cities Veg Fest. Here’s what I wrote about Kenny and the concert: I’m pleased to have worked with Carole and Stan Feldman to present the Twin Cities Veg Fest concert in memory of Kenny Feldman. Kenny was a close friend of […]
In this essay, I reflect on my experiences as an activist of color in a white-led, Western-focused animal liberation movement. My critical essay gives insight into the limitations of white-focused spaces through reflections on my Indian roots and their influence on his activist work and emphasizes the importance of funding and supporting activist leaders of the […]
What’s the best way to structure a conference presentation? I champion facilitated workshops that engage people with different learning styles. Introduction I previously wrote about how to make the Animal Rights National Conference more effective. In that blog post, I tried to include every suggestion I thought the Animal Rights National Conference could improve! Some […]
Join me for a meditation retreat with Our Wellness and Liberation. Please see the details here. During this pandemic, you may be struggling with fear, isolation, and uncertainty. Our Wellness and Liberation is here to help face challenges in our lives and find our compassion and love. To help you cultivate that, we are hosting […]
You are invited to watch me do the Hopkins Royal Triathlon. This is the third time I’ve done the triathlon. It’s really meaningful to me if you can support me by being present and cheering for me. The triathlon takes place the Saturday of Labor Day weekend. All three disciplines have meaning for me. I […]
October 20 is my birthday, and my dad’s, too. I will be visiting Rooster Redemption with my family to celebrate. Can you make a donation to support rescued birds? Additionally, I invite you to do some other acts. I hope these things can benefit you, me, and everybody. Consider doing any of the following: make […]
I started a new job as a part time Fundraising Strategist for GiveMN! I will be coaching organizations on fundraising, and facilitating fundraising trainings. I’m really excited to do this work! Since May, I have co-facilitated trainings with GiveMN sporadically and it has been incredibly fun and interesting! I’m glad I have the opportunity to […]
For 20 years, I have been patiently looking for the right opportunity to back to Morris, Minnesota. I’m going there this weekend. I went to college at the University of Minnesota, Morris for one year, in 1994-1995. It was a wonderful year, and I had intimate friendships and a sense of hope and opportunity that […]
On Saturday, August 31, I completed my second triathlon. It went fantastic! I chose to do the triathlon to feel alive, healthy, and full of vigor, to celebrate life with friends and family, and do my best. And I was very successful in all of those!
On Saturday, August 31, I will be doing the Hopkins Royal Triathlon for the second time. I have a goal: 20. That’s not a time goal, it’s a participation goal: I want 20 people to either join me in the triathlon or watch me do it! This is the second time I’ve done the triathlon. […]
