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As a graphic designer, Chris creates visual content spanning digital campaigns, social media, advertising, and brand storytelling—turning complex issues into visuals that are clear, compelling, and engaging. With a background in a number of fields, from fashion to health to nonprofit, Chris built a career in creative work that blends strong visual design with purposeful communication. He […]
Karen Lapizco is the Communications Director at White Coat Waste (WCW), where she assists in media strategy, messaging, and press engagement to highlight WCW’s work to find, expose, and defund $20 billion in taxpayer-funded animal testing. Before joining the WCW team, Karen served as the Advocacy Director for World Animal News and Campaign Manager for Peace 4 Animals, where she helped grow WAN’s […]
The White Coat Waste Project, Inc. (WCW) is a Virginia nonprofit corporation recognized as tax exempt pursuant to Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (EIN 46-0856543). Your contribution is tax deductible for federal income tax purposes to the extent permitted by law. You can find our tax filings and audited financials here. You can obtain other information […]
How to Enter Participants may enter on one or more of the following platforms: X (Twitter), Facebook, and Instagram. To enter on a platform, participants must: Follow WCW’s official account on that platform; Like the official giveaway post; Share or repost the giveaway post; and Comment on the giveaway post. Limit one (1) entry per person per […]
As Marketing and Communications Associate, Meg powers WCW’s digital outreach by developing and executing email campaigns, writing and editing investigative blogs, crafting web and social media copy, and supporting strategic efforts to mobilize WCW’s grassroots army of animal lovers. With a background in social media management, journalism, and marketing, she brings a versatile communications skill set […]
Vanessa is an expert in administrative and constitutional law. Her work has been featured by major outlets including Fox News, CNN, The Washington Post, Science Magazine, and more. She co-founded and co-directs Advancing Law for Animals, where she develops impact litigation to further the interests of our nonhuman friends, with an emphasis on government transparency […]
Eric Deardorff is a Support Manager for the White Coat Waste Project (WCW). He works on HR, operations, and donor relations to make sure everything runs smoothly for the organization to achieve its mission. Eric is a long-time advocate for animals and for more than 20 years has been working to protect them from all […]
Jared Goodman is General Counsel and Chief Operating Officer for the White Coat Waste Project (WCW), working to develop, support, and execute WCW’s organizational vision and operations strategy. Before joining WCW, Jared was managing general counsel for a large animal protection non-profit. He has extensive experience in senior management and operations, and his mission-focused advocacy […]
Kailey Mauro is WCW’s Research and Investigations Manager. She delves through FOIA, other open-access records, and databases to find compelling facts and materials to expose wasteful government spending on animal experiments. Kailey has been involved in the field of animal welfare most of her life, primarily focusing on community cats. She has volunteered through the […]
Kaleigh Hassett is a Fundraising Associate for the White Coat Waste Project (WCW). She grew up in Southern California with a love for animals and passion for environmental preservation. Her desire for change brought her to DC where she worked as a digital fundraiser, raising over $15 million for one of the most contentious Senate […]