Carol Misseldine served as Senior Director of Grassroots & Engagement for the Humane World for Animals until she retired in January 2023. She also served on the Steering Committee of the Mendocino Non-lethal Wildlife Alliance (MNWA) which succeeded in its mission to end Mendocino County’s contract with USDA Wildlife Services and rely instead on non-lethal means to address wildlife/human conflicts.

Previous professional positions Carol held include Sustainability Director for then-Oakland Mayor Jerry Brown; Director of The Natural Step’s Great Lakes Office; and Executive Director of the Michigan Environmental Council.

Carol was awarded her B.S. and M.S. in Natural Resources from Michigan State University. In 2010, she earned a Graduate Certification in Animal Advocacy and Policy from the Humane Society University. Prior to relocating back to California from Michigan in 2025, Carol served as the Michigan State Representative for Project Coyote.

In addition to her volunteer work to advance environmental and animal protection efforts as well as political campaigns for progressive candidates, Carol enjoys hiking the breathtaking trails of Marin County with her beloved dog Phoenix, mountain biking and Pilates.