Our Advisory Board
Guiding our mission with expertise, integrity, and a shared passion for a vegan future.
Our Esteemed Advisory Organizations
We are proud to collaborate with and be advised by leading organizations in the vegan and animal rights space.
International Vegetarian Union
Asia Pacific Vegan Union
PCRM
VegVoyages
Animal Save Movement
VG Network
Vegan Mentor
Dr. Eric Slywitch
T. Colin Campbell Center
Top Board Advisor
Shankar Narayan
Top Board Advisor
As President of Satvik Vegan Society & IVU Counselor, Shankar Narayan is a prominent figure in the vegan movement, leading initiatives across India and beyond.
Ignacia Uribe
Top Board Advisor
As a key representative from Chile, Ignacia brings a vital perspective from the Latin American vegan community, helping to shape our regional strategies and outreach.
Alex Fernandes
Top Board Advisor
An IVU Counselor since 2013, Alex is the founder of Guia Vegano, one of the oldest and most influential websites on veganism in Brazil.
Koichi Hashimoto
Top Board Advisor
Secretary-General of the Japan Vegetarian Society and is also the Secretary-General of the project team for JAS, the national standard for Japanese vegetarian and vegan foods.
Investment Advisor
David Kim
President and Founder, AI for Ethics Foundation
David's guidance on AI integration is key to ensuring our certification process is robust and technologically advanced, navigating the complex ethical landscape with expertise, referencing global standards like UNESCO's first-ever global standard on AI ethics.
Thao Le
Investment Advisor
As the VFA Representative for Vietnam, Thao Le plays a crucial role in expanding vegan certification and awareness in the rapidly growing Vietnamese market.
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Darren Middlesworth
President and CEO of V-Dog
Darren Middlesworth is the President and CEO of V-Dog and its international sister brand, V-Planet.
Nutrition & Licensing Advisor
Younghee Hwang
Nutrition & Licensing Advisor
As President of KVCS and a member of Vegfest Asia, Younghee Hwang from Seoul brings extensive experience in the Asian vegan community to our board.
Sandhya Prakash
Founder of MEVEG
Sandhya Prakash is the founder of MEVEG, contributing her expertise in Middle Eastern veganism and promoting plant-based lifestyles across the region.
Dr. Marco Bianchi
Nutrition & Licensing Advisor
A leading voice in food science, Dr. Bianchi focuses on the development of innovative and sustainable plant-based food technologies.
Dr. Sofia Rossi
Nutrition & Licensing Advisor
Specializing in pediatric vegan nutrition, Dr. Rossi helps develop safe and healthy guidelines for children and families.
Dr. Kenji Tanaka
Nutrition & Licensing Advisor
Dr. Tanaka's research on plant-based protein sources is instrumental in our ingredient verification process.
Dr. Aisha Khan
Nutrition & Licensing Advisor
Dr. Khan is an expert in global food regulations and ensures our standards meet international compliance.
Dr. Carlos Gomez
Nutrition & Licensing Advisor
Dr. Gomez focuses on the intersection of nutrition and athletic performance for plant-based athletes.
Dr. Lena Petrova
Nutrition & Licensing Advisor
An expert in food chemistry, Dr. Petrova advises on the analysis of food additives and preservatives.
Customer Success & Support
Taryn Wolf
Customer Success Manager
Taryn was instrumental in launching the world's first at-home DNA test for cats and now brings her expertise to our Customer Success team.
Ben Carter
Customer Support Expert
Ben has over 10 years of experience in customer support, helping brands build loyalty and satisfaction. He is passionate about helping our certified partners thrive.
Jessica Miller
Senior Customer Advocate
Jessica specializes in building strong client relationships and ensuring long-term success for our certified partners.
Kevin Lee
Onboarding Specialist
Kevin guides new partners through the certification process, making it a smooth and seamless experience.
Chloe Chen
Support Team Lead
Chloe leads our support team, ensuring all inquiries are resolved promptly and effectively.
Ryan Davis
Technical Support Analyst
Ryan provides expert technical assistance to our partners, ensuring seamless integration with our platforms.
Development IT Team
Linh Nguyen
Team Lead & Strategist
Linh leads the Development IT Team, driving strategy and fostering a passion for plant-based living among Vietnamese youth.
Bao Tran
Tech Specialist
Bao is the technical wizard behind the team's digital tools, creating platforms that connect and educate the vegan community.
An Pham
Content Creator
An crafts compelling stories and visuals that showcase the beauty and benefits of a vegan lifestyle in Vietnam.
Minh Le
Community Manager
Minh builds and nurtures the online community, creating a supportive space for vegans across Vietnam to connect and share.
Khanh Vu
Research Analyst
Khanh delves into the latest data on plant-based nutrition and sustainability, providing the team with evidence-based insights.
Dung Hoang
Outreach Coordinator
Dung connects with local businesses and organizations to promote veganism and expand the reach of the Development IT Team.
Other Advisors
Elisha G.
HR & Marketing Consultant
Elisha brings her expertise in human resources and marketing to help Vegan Choice build a strong team and a powerful brand presence.
Alex Kwon
Legal Advisor
Alex provides expert legal counsel on international trade and compliance, ensuring our certification process is legally sound across all regions.
Fatima Al-Jamil
Public Relations Specialist
Fatima manages our public relations and media outreach, helping to amplify the message of veganism and our certified partners on a global scale.