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ABOUT
George Bridgwater
Co-founder
Head of Research
George was previously a research analyst for Charity Entrepreneurship investigating mental health and animal advocacy interventions for their incubation program.
Before this opportunity, George studied Politics, Philosophy and Economics at the University of Southampton where he helped to found the Effective Altruism Society.
He also volunteered for several charities, including Animal Charity Evaluators and the Red Cross.
Ren Ryba, PhD
Research Scientist
Ren is a research scientist with particular expertise in quantitative skills, including data analysis, statistical programming, and biological and economic modelling. Before bringing their skillset to Animal Ask, Ren worked in academia and as a fisheries scientist in government, and they also provide their skills to the Animal Justice Party. Ren is passionate about social justice, politics, and protecting animals in the long-term future.
Ren's PhD and publications explored fisheries, effective philanthropy, and animal sentience. They also hold a Graduate Certificate in Applied Economics and a Bachelor of Science (Advanced) in Ecology.
Max Carpendale
Research Analyst
Max has been involved in effective altruism and animal advocacy since 2011.
He has worked as a researcher for Animal Ethics, where he focused on reducing suffering among wild animals, and for Rethink Priorities, where he focused on invertebrate sentience.
Max has also interned at Animal Charity Evaluators and volunteered for ALLFED. Max studied philosophy at Simon Fraser University.
José Ramón Mallén
Global Stakeholder Engagement
José is a long-time animal advocate focused on helping connect researchers, advocates and funders to build an ever-expanding knowledge base. A generalist, he is interested in movement-centric approaches to R&D and in near-term and long-term theories of change.
He has worked in animal advocacy organisations since the late 90s. Before joining Animal Ask, he helped growth Animal Welfare Observatory (AWO) by leading and developing the communications, farmed fish welfare and fundraising areas.