Erica Meier

Erica Meier is the Executive Director of Compassion Over Killing (COK).

Work with Compassion Over Killing

Erica became Compassion Over Killing's Executive Director in 2005, following five years as a volunteer. She has led the animal advocacy organization through several successful campaigns, including ending the egg industry's use of "Animal Care Certified" claims that could mislead consumers.

COK's work is focused on the protection of farmed animals, and the organization has become best known for its investigations into the conditions facing animals on factory farms. Meier has been interviewed and quotes about this investigative work by major news outlets including the ,

Work in Animal Protection

Erica has been vegan for longer than 20 years. Prior to starting at Compassion Over Killing, she served as an animal control officer in Washington, D.C., rescuing animals and enforcing anti-cruelty laws.

Articles

• Meier, Erica (February 2016). "Protecting Whistle-Blowers Against Retaliation". The New York Times. Retrieved 29 March 2016.
• Meier, Erica (January 2016). "Big Pork vs. Consumers: Whose Side is the USDA On?". Huffington Post. Retrieved 29 March 2016.
• Meier, Erica (January 2016). "Armed Takeover in Oregon: Is the Meat Industry Above the Law?". Huffington Post. Retrieved 29 March 2016.
• Meier, Erica (June 2015). "Agribusiness Lobby Group Fears Burnout: My Top Five Unsolicited Tips for 'Agvocates'". Huffington Post. Retrieved 29 March 2016.
• Meier, Erica (April 2015). "Farm #LikeAGirl? Real Girls Don't Abuse Female Animals". Huffington Post. Retrieved 29 March 2016.
• Meier, Erica (February 2014). "Concerned About Japanese Dolphins? Good. Now How About American Chickens?". Huffington Post. Retrieved 29 March 2016.