Dani Hy Dennenberg is a graduate of the University of California, San Diego with a background in Sociology, Environmental Studies, and Law and Society. She is pursuing a dual Masters of Education with an emphasis in Humane Education through an affiliation program between Cambridge College and the International Institute for Humane Education (IIHE), the nation's only program of its kind. Dani believes that humane education, as a pioneering field, is vital for social change throughout the world. She is compelled to reach out to young people and to encourage them to think critically about who and what they care about, what it means to be humane, and how to live by their values.

PROGRAM APPRAISAL "You are organized and know your information. You were able to communicate and interact with young students and were open-minded and respectful of various opinions." Vivian Love 9th & 10th grade English Teacher Pt. Loma High School “It helped the students to think and exposed them to other views.” Julie Neri Middle School Science Teacher Wilson Academy “It reminded me and my students about our obligation to all living [beings] and our world. A great inspiration to do better!” Denise Vizcarra, Biology teacher Hoover High School “It made me think about what was really going on in the world” Dominic Abbott, 12th grade Civics Student Rancho Bernardo High School   "Everything was fruitful ... It was moving to see the compassion in your eyes and voice." High school student Students Actively Volunteering for You (SAVY) Youth Leadership Conference

MEET THE VOLUNTEERS OF SEEDS FOR CHANGE Operating a full-time humane education program is no small task. Our team of volunteers works diligently behind-the-scenes on projects ranging from database design to administrative tasks and public outreach. It wouldn't be possible without them! Donna Calvao is a native San Diegan. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from UCSD in 1995 and has been working as a software instructor for 7 years. A year ago she learned about the horrors of factory farming. Soon after,  she attended the Sowing Seeds Workshop where she met Seeds for Change's instructor, Dani Dennenberg. This workshop was the single most life changing experience for Donna.  When she learned that Dani's humane education program could reach others like her, she was eager to help any any way she could. She says, "Seeds for Change teaches the very same lessons...that had made such a lasting impression on my heart, and [I] am excited to be a part of such a worthwhile organization."  Donna does countless hours of database design for us!  Hava Dennenberg is currently working for the Crisis Department at Jewish Family Service. She will be on the East Coast to pursue a Master's of Social Work in the fall of 2003! Hava has spoken on behalf of those without a voice for the past ten years now, and she feels very strongly about leaving the earth better than how she found it. She spends her spare time volunteering for Seeds for Change, Rancho Coastal Humane Society and the SAY Mentor Program for at-risk youth. Hava has a dream of someday creating an eco-friendly sanctuary called Farm HAVA- Humane Avenues Via Animals, through which her passions and interests for protecting abused and neglected farmed animals, as well as improving the lives of abused and neglected youth will be fulfilled.    THANKS TO THE REST OF YOUR FOR YOUR TIME~ Prad Basu for web development, hosting and assistance~ David & Jenni Billings for their graphic design talents~ Debbie Ozarko for lending her graphic design talents for our promotional materials~ MEET THE BOARD OF ADVISORS Lisbet Chiriboga, Program Director of HEART Michael Oshman, President, Green Restaurant Association Craig Parks, Director of Youth Programming, Temple Solel  Cori Rosenberg, Social Worker Rae Sikora, Co-founder, International Institute for Humane Education  Sarah Spaulding, Humane Educator Zoe Weil, President, International Institute for Humane Education  Freeman Wicklund, President, Eco-Animal Allies; Humane Educator, Bridges of Respect