Farmed insects & neglected animals research
- format
- Research and writing · Creative project, product design, and entrepreneurship · Field-building, outreach, and coordination · Project scoping and preparing grant applications
- topic
- Wild animal welfare · Neglected and emerging animal groups (e.g. fish, insects) · Macrostrategy, philosophy, and cause prioritisation
- open to mentee proposals
- Yes, with the right mentee
Who I'm looking for
Must-haves:
- Communicative
- Collaborative
- Impact-focused
Questions for applicants
- What do you think a successful mentor / mentee working relationship would look like?
- Why do you think I am well-positioned to support your project?
Support offered
I am happy to help provide input at all stages of the project, from brainstorming to outputting the final publication. I am also happy to facilitate connections in the neglected animals space.
Alyse Spiehler
Rethink Priorities
I am a Research Manager at Rethink Priorities, where I also lead our talent incubation program. Previously, I launched an organization focused on improving welfare conditions for farmed insects. My current interests are in neglected animals broadly, but especially farmed insects. I also spend a fair amount of time thinking about talent pipelines and EAA movement infrastructure.
I come to animal advocacy with a backgrounds in both academic philosophy and operations. My most recent non-animal-focused role was in global development, where I supported projects in international education. I have worn a lot of hats and done lots of kinds of work (research, comms, education, team management, stakeholder engagement, corporate outreach, etc.)