Joseph DaVault, Esq.
Joseph DaVault is an attorney barred in Illinois and Missouri that serves as Vice Chair of the Missouri Bar's Animal Law Committee. He is a dedicated animal advocate whose work has been recognized by several prominent organizations, including the Animal Legal Defense Fund, Humane World for Animals, and PETA.
Joseph regularly serves as an expert and consultant on legal issues involving animals. This work includes supporting high profile litigation, proposing regulatory reforms, and advancing animal protection legislation in Missouri and Washington D.C.
Joseph will be speaking about important animal law topics that every animal lover should know.
Maximus Glamour
Maxi is a St. Louis-based community organizer grounded in intersectional ecojustice. Focused on expanding access to environmental protections and green spaces for Black and brown communities, Maxi has dedicated their life to advancing environmental justice. Their care for the environment spans from wildlife and plant life to the humans who move within and depend on these ecosystems. Studying philosophy internationally, Maxi’s work engages questions of justice, language, Queer theory, ecofeminism, and decolonial thought.
Dr. Niraj Shah
Fellow vegan, Dr. Niraj Shah, M.D. is triple board-certified in Family Medicine, Obesity Medicine, & Lifestyle Medicine for BJC Healthcare. He offers consultation virtually as well as in person (Belleville region). He is also a certified Yoga and mindfulness meditation teacher.
Join us in the pavilion as Dr. Shah speaks with us about the many benefits of a plant-based lifestyle!
Erica Camp
A Chick Chat with Second-Hen'd
Erica Camp is the founder of Second-Hen'd. As a daughter of an immigrant father, Erica grew up on a family farm in Colombia (South America) where she learned the value of hard work. Tasked with daily chores caring for their many animals, as is typical of Erica, a deep attachment to chickens grew quickly – specifically with a meat bird she named Chiquita. Chiquita was purchased at a local market for food, but she ultimately taught Erica the important lesson that "livestock" holds far more value than simply being meant for your plate. After a stint in the military her job brought her to St. Louis. The lower cost-of-living allowed for purchasing a home – with enough space for a coop. Erica's dream of having chickens on HER terms was finally going to become reality. So a plan was hatched & the rest is history!
Jenney Woodford
Jenney Woodford, former professional vegan chef, has taught cooking classes for St. Louis Community College and Parkway in MO, and Washtenaw Community College, Whole Foods, and Plum Markets in MI. In addition, she has conducted food demonstrations & has professional baking experience in both states. Her education includes nutrition and business classes at Washtenaw Community College, MI. Her focus is on veganizing mainstream/recipe hacks, sugar free, raw food, and, most recently, gluten-free & oil free cooking.
