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Brenda received her B.A. in Communication Studies
from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles in 1999. She went
on to earn a J.D. from Boalt Hall School of Law at the University
of California at Berkeley in 2002 where she was a Co-Founder of the
Animal Law Society and was an editor for Ecology Law Quarterly, the
premier environmental law journal in the country. Brenda has volunteered
with various animal welfare organizations for approximately 12 years
including animal shelters, animal rescue organizations, and animal
rights organizations. She is a 2004 graduate of the Animal Law Enforcement
Academy in Novato, CA. She plans to use her education to build better
communication and legal understanding among law enforcement agencies
and animal advocates. She co-founded the BHLE out of a desire to
see the law enforced to protect animals from abuse as has never been
done before.
Brian has been practicing environmental
law in California for many years. He has fought to protect
large areas of wildlife habitat and has used the law to bring
large corporations that have exploited animals and polluted
waterways to justice. He is a 2004 graduate of the Animal
Law Enforcement Academy in Novato, CA. He plans to use his
legal expertise to work with law enforcement officers and
prosecutors to see that animal abusers are brought to justice.
He co-founded the BHLE out of a desire to help law enforcement
officers and prosecutors use the legal system to protect
animals more effectively.
Lorri is well known as co-founder of the
organization Farm Sanctuary as well as her role as an animal
rescuer in the film “Peaceable Kingdom.” In her
extensive work in rescuing and caring for farm animals, as
well as in running a large and successful non-profit, she
has gained a great deal of expertise. She is working closely
with Brenda and Brian, providing much needed guidance and
advice. She is also creating a long-term development plan
to ensure that the BHLE thrives long into the future. She
was drawn to the BHLE due to her personal recognition of
the need for greater enforcement of animal laws.
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Natalie Keeve has been involved with animal
welfare and rescue groups since she rescued her first dog and a
litter of day-old puppies at the age of nine. Since that time,
her commitment for the well-being and protection of animals has
expanded to include farm animals and reptiles. Natalie has received
training as a veterinary assistant and has extensive college coursework
in criminal justice. She completed a two-month intensive internship
at the Orland, California Farm Sanctuary in 2003. She worked for
the SPCA in Los Angeles before coming to the Bureau of Humane Law
Enforcement. Natalie received her Arrest and Firearms PC 832 Certification
in July 2004. She is a graduate of the 2005 Basic Animal Law Enforcement
Academy and the 2005 Advanced Animal Law Enforcement Academy, both
in Novato, California. She has also completed the Peace Officer
Standards and Training class on illegal animal fighting. As a Humane
Officer, Natalie uses her expertise in animal law enforcement to
effectively enforce the animal cruelty laws of California and educate
existing law enforcement on animal cruelty crimes.
After moving to Los Angeles in 2001, Nick
quickly became an active volunteer with a variety of animal welfare
organizations. His prior experience volunteering for a police department
on the East Coast for over 4 years has fueled his desire to combine
two of his passions - animals and law enforcement. He has been
a board-certified Emergency Medical Technician for over 7 years,
of which three were served with an active fire department ambulance
squad, and he continues to use his medical training in the field.
Working with the BHLE also allows him the opportunity to utilize
his extensive experience as a graphic/web designer & marketing
consultant, to further expand the BHLE's mission and public awareness. |
BRENDA
CAREY
BRIAN
ACREE
LORRI
BAUSTON
LT.
NATALIE KEEVE
LT.
NICK SOMERS