The Pro-Animal Coalition

These trusted organizations are united in supporting Initiative 86 to end the sale of force-fed foie gras in DC.


The following veterinary professionals proudly endorse Initiative 86. As experts in animal health and welfare, these practitioners stand together in support of eliminating the cruel force-feeding of birds for foie gras.

Holly Martin

Weronika Gajowniczek, DVM

Kira Leedom, DVM, MPA

Stephanie Borns-Weil, DVM, DACVB

Pamela Perry, DVM

Vanessa Spano, DVM, DACVB

Alison Gerken, DVM, DACVB

Emily Levine, DVM, DACVB

Ariel Fagen

JJ Wellman, DVM

Heidi Homze, DVM

Joanne Connolly

Lucy Hurloc

Brenda Forsythe

Sean Leffert

Christine Stewart

Nicole Gianni

Kirsten Weber

Daniela Castillo


The following individuals also endorse Initiative 86

Gwendolen Reyes-Illg

Rebecca Abell

Ann Mead

Jack Millard

Gloria Cannon

Juliette Liang

Chaiya Tucker