Robert A. Brown, founder and President of FACT, studied biology at Harvard and Northwestern. He did research in biology at Woods Hole, MA, at Fort Detrick, MD, and at the Institute for Research in Animal Behavior in New York City. He then joined the curatorial staff of the Bronx Zoo after which he was Managing Director of The Anti-Cruelty Society, an animal shelter and veterinary clinic in Chicago. He founded FACT in 1982 because there was no organization devoted exclusively to improving the welfare of farm animals during their lives confined to factory farms. Mr. Brown now lives in Stonington, CT where his duties for FACT include fund raising and long-range planning.
Richard Wood, FACT's Executive Director, provides leadership and direction to FACT's programs. Prior to joining FACT, Mr. Wood was a consultant to advocacy organizations including the Citizens Organizing Project, which addresses coalmining abuses affecting farmland and the environment. He served as the Executive Director of the Illinois Stewardship Alliance, working with farmers on sustainable agriculture policies and practices; and Illinois IMPACT, an ecumenical public policy program that addressed poverty, criminal justice, and land use issues. Mr. Wood received both Masters in Theology and Doctor of Ministry degrees from Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, DC. Contact Rich at rwood@foodanimalconcerns.org.
Lisa Isenhart is the Coalition Coordinator for Keep Antibiotics Working, a coalition dedicated to reducing antibiotic resistance caused by the inappropriate use of antibiotics in animal agriculture. FACT is a leading member of Keep Antibiotics Working. Lisa also serves as FACT's Program Associate, and works on FACT’s humane education project, the Filthy Feed Campaign, and other humane farming issues. Contact Lisa at lisenhart@foodanimalconcerns.org.
Tina LoCoco-Mosio serves as FACT's Accounting & Operations Manager. She oversees day-to-day administrative functions within our office and she maintains FACT's donor database. Tina is in charge of all donations that come into our office and makes certain that donors are acknowledged. She is also in charge of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Human Resources. Contact Tina at tina@foodanimalconcerns.org.
Larissa McKenna, FACT's Associate Director, focuses on funding and program development. Larissa previously served as KAW's coordinator and has an academic background in public health and agriculture policy from Tufts University. Contact Larissa at lmckenna@foodanimalconcerns.org.
Steve Roach is FACT's Public Health Program Director. This includes keeping FACT and KAW abreast of the current scientific research on human health issues related to animal agriculture. He also represents Consumers International at the Codex Ad hoc Task Force on Antimicrobial Resistance. Steve is based in Carbondale, IL. Contact Steve at sroach@foodanimalconcerns.org.
Jacki Rossi, FACT's Communication Manager, is responsible communication and media work. In addition to building FACT’s media visibility she is also part of the fundraising team and works on program outreach as well. Contact Jacki at JRossi@foodanimalconcerns.org.