Matt Rice works as Mercy For Animals’ New York Campaign Coordinator, organizing events and campaigns, and coordinating volunteers throughout New York City and the state. He has more than six years of experience in the animal protection movement managing successful international corporate campaigns, developing educational materials and websites, and coordinating public outreach and fundraising events. In addition to helping consumers make more informed decisions, his efforts have convinced several leading clothing retailers and fashion designers to switch to animal-friendly fabrics and have helped garner international media attention about animals who are killed for their fur, leather or wool. Coordinating cutting-edge and thought-provoking demonstrations in cities around the world, Matt has conducted interviews with local, national and international media outlets reaching millions of people on a wide range of animal rights issues. He has given presentations on effective animal advocacy, humane education and other topics at colleges, high schools, public libraries and other forums and has helped recruit, manage and train volunteers, interns and staff for some of the nation’s leading animal protection organizations.
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