Vanessa Raith
Meet Vanessa
NGO Leader
Stuttgart, Germany
Vanessa Raith is Director of Animal Equality Germany, where she leads a passionate team working to end animal suffering and promote a plant-based, sustainable future. With a background in marketing, entrepreneurship, and nonprofit leadership, she brings both strategic expertise and heartfelt commitment to the global movement for animal protection.
Areas of activity:
Conservation
About:
Vanessa Raith is an experienced leader and advocate for animals, currently serving as Director of Animal Equality Germany. She has been part of the organization since 2019, first as Operations Manager and now as Director, helping to grow its impact in Germany and within the international network across eight countries. Her focus is on building strong teams, expanding outreach, and ensuring that resources are used effectively to advance the mission of ending cruelty to farmed animals.
Before joining Animal Equality, Vanessa founded Joblovers, a consultancy supporting purposeful careers, and co-led the creative agency Floor Seven GmbH. With over a decade of experience in marketing, communications, and organizational management, she combines entrepreneurial vision with a deep sense of compassion.
Through her leadership, Animal Equality Germany has strengthened its campaigns, digital outreach, and community building—engaging thousands of people in the fight for a more just, sustainable, and compassionate world.
Involvment:
Animal Equality Germany
Animal Equality is an international organization working to protect animals through undercover investigations, public education, corporate outreach, and legal advocacy. With offices in eight countries, the organization envisions a world where all animals are respected and protected.