Ep 3: Monica Chen, Factory Farming Awareness Coalition: How to share the message

Ep 3: Monica Chen, Factory Farming Awareness Coalition


In this episode…

“The kids get it immediately.”

In this episode, we learn from a teacher and farmed animal advocate, how she reaches people where they are, without shame, and with the acknowledgment that the task is large but that we each can and indeed should, use our unique passions and strengths toward creating a more compassionate world. She makes a great case, replete with tangible, actionable suggestions.

Guest

Monica Chen is Executive Director of Factory Farming Awareness Coalition, an educational nonprofit that contributes to the eradication of factory farming through a range of educational programs. FFAC explains the devastating impacts of industrial animal agriculture in schools, environmental and social justice organizations, faith- and values-based communities, and governmental entities. Monica has overseen the development of a unique internship program for high school and college students combining research, service, and advocacy. A veteran teacher, she has taught at all grade levels and as an instructor for the Prison University Project at San Quentin. Monica earned her BA at UC Berkeley and her Master’s in Education, with a focus on the environment, at the University of New Mexico.


Calls to action

  • Find a campaign organization that works for you. Reach out if you need a resource. 

  • Support FFAC by connecting them with a high school or college teacher in your community.

  • Support a student advocate through the FFAC Advocacy Institute.

  • Donate to FFAC.

  • Sign up for FFAC’s email list and/or follow on social media (below).

  • Share this episode!


Links from episode

FFAC Website: http://ffacoalition.org

Social Media:

https://www.facebook.com/ffacoalition

https://twitter.com/ffacoalition

https://www.instagram.com/ffacoalition

https://www.linkedin.com/company/ffacoalition/

https://www.youtube.com/user/ffacoalition

Music: The Wake Up Experience, Nu Human

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