Meet the Team

Liz White
Liz is a full-time staff and Board member. She works on legislative matters, with her primary issues including municipal animal control by-laws and hunting issues.

Twyla Francois
Twyla is a full-time staff member, working in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She is involved in efforts to pass legislation banning cosmetic animal testing and as an animal research investigator working on issues such as the Department of National Defence’s use of piglets for trauma training. Twyla has worked as the Canadian Head of Investigations for the international organization Animals’ Angels, Canadian-based organizations Canadians for Ethical Treatment of Farmed Animals (now CETFA Foundation) and the Canadian Horse Defence Coalition, and as the Director of Investigations for Mercy For Animals Canada.  She can be reached at twyla@animalalliance.ca

Lia Laskaris
Lia is a full-time staff member.  She handles donor services, administration and general office maintenance.  Lia can be reached at the office at 416-462-9541 ext: 21 or through her e-mail: lia@animalalliance.ca

Dr. Olivier Berreville
Dr. Olivier Berreville holds a PhD in Biology from Dalhousie University and has been involved with various non-profit animal protection organizations for more than 20 years.  He is the Scientific Advisor for Canadians for the Ethical Treatment of Farmed Animals and has been the Canadian National Contact for the International Network for Humane Education since 2003, assisting life science students learn in their chosen field without harming animals.  Originally from France, Olivier spent much of his childhood around farm animals, witnessing not only the complexity of the animals’ lives but also the reality of their exploitation at the hands of humans.  Olivier has since conducted dozens of investigations across Canada with a focus on on-farm conditions.  His field experience, together with his scientific background, allow him to advocate for animals from a unique perspective.  Dr. Berreville does not work out of our main office.

Sinikka Crosland
Sinikka, is a long-time animal activist. She is Executive Director of The Canadian Horse Defence Coalition (based in Westbank, British Columbia) and co-founder, past president and advisor for The Responsible Animal Care Society (based in Kelowna, British Columbia). Sinikka can be reached through her email: sinikka@animalalliance.ca

Georges Dupras
Georges volunteers his time from Montreal to work on a number of different animal and environmental issues, specializing in bear and seal issues. Georges can be reached through his email: georges@animalalliance.ca

Barry Kent MacKay
Barry is a Director for AAC, Zoocheck Canada and the Born Free USA United with The Animal Protection Institute. He is an author and artist. Barry assists AAC primarily on various bird and wildlife issues. Barry can be reached through his email: barry@animalalliance.ca

Anne Streeter
Anne volunteers her time from Montreal to assist on a number of animal issues. She also volunteers for a Montreal-area “no kill” shelter. Anne can be reached through her email: anne@animalalliance.ca

Vicki Van Linden
Vicki works part-time for AAC doing research and writing for our campaigns. Vicki co-founded a grassroots advocacy group called Friends of Captive Animals to advocate for animals confined and exploited for entertainment. She participated for seven years on a citizens’ advisory committee that promotes best practices regarding municipally supported companion animal services and protection of urban wildlife, and remains actively engaged in all municipal matters regarding animals. Vicki also works with London volunteers providing TNR services for community cats. Vicki can be reached through her email: vicki@animalalliance.ca

Our work for the animals is not possible without our
wonderful volunteers and supporters.
Together we give the animals a powerful voice.