Alia transitioned from vegetarian to vegan after interviewing the founder of Viva! on her radio show, Leaf and Elfie’s Curious Talks on RadioReverb 97.2 FM, in 2020. She was awarded a distinction for an MA in Creative Writing and has had her short stories published. She has a Law with Politics LLB, and is interested in social justice. Alia was an editor for the Mechanics’ Institute Review (literary journal). She also enjoys photography and is a comedy performer.

Being a veteran vegan of nearly three decades he has viewed the explosion of veganism and plant-based options from this rare vantage point. After watching Earthlings eight years ago he was compelled to do more and is now a committed animal rights activist and organiser within the movement. He works in media market research where he also runs a ‘vegan and plant curious club’ to share plant-based news across the business and to organise events and restaurant trips.

After completing Veganuary in 2018, Ray decided to have a complete lifestyle overhaul, closing her business of fifteen years in PR to focus on a writing career, with the aim of raising awareness of animal rights and climate change through works of fiction. Her debut novel, Earthlings – The Beginning has gone on to win three awards and the sequel of the trilogy, Dominion, was released in 2022. She also writes for Green World (the Green Party’s magazine) and is running as a candidate for Harlow Green Party.

Christina is a Manchester-based copywriter and English literature graduate who is passionate about animal rights, LGBTQ+ issues, reading, writing, gigs, and art. Christina has been vegan since 2017 and is dedicated to helping people understand how accessible a vegan lifestyle can be.

A passionate vegan for several years, fuelled by the love of animals and a commitment to health, Callum immersed himself in the world of nutrition, earning his qualifications as a plant-based nutritionist. He educates online and in person, assists clients in achieving their goals, speaks at various events, and hosts the Plant Fuelled Podcast: exploring every facet of vegan living.

Jessie became vegan in 2019, and feeling inspired by her newfound passion, she started sharing mouthwatering recipes and vegan discoveries from across the world. Driven by a desire to make a larger impact, her deep-rooted dedication brought her to V-Land UK, where she continues to explore the vibrant intersection of food, travel, and world culture.

Sameera is a London-based communication professional with experience in media, writing, editing and research. Her work covers sustainability, gender, films and critical psychology. She dabbles in painting, poetry and photography. She is excited by the contemporary creativity in the vegan space and is closely following the paradigm shift in its adoption by society.

A full-stack software developer with a passion for creating unique web experiences for businesses of all forms, shapes and sizes. Well versed in an array of web technologies and experienced in providing web and data solutions.