Ingrid E. Newkirk (born June 11, 1949) is an English-born British-American
animal rights activist and the president of
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), the world's largest animal rights organization. She is the author of several books, including
Making Kind Choices (2005) and
The PETA Practical Guide to Animal Rights: Simple Acts of Kindness to Help Animals in Trouble (2009).