Meet the peta2 Staff: Ashleigh

Hometown: Lake Buff, Illinois  

Fave bands: Chromeo, Klaxons, Calvin Harris, Mickey Avalon, Daft Punk, The Shins, Uffie, Justice, The Rapture, plus lots of guilty-pleasure music like Aqua that outs me as a huge nerd!

About me: I am a perfectionist who likes to make lists. I also like to laugh, sleep, and generally have a good time. I went to college in Colorado, but I am horrible at snowboarding and don't really like hiking! I'd rather spend the day at the beach in the sun …

I like: Dogs, stencil graffiti, tagging, the beach, modern art, summertime, reality television, and eating awesome vegan food (my favorite is fake fried chicken).

I hate: Sharing "milky" desserts or drinks with anyone, being allergic to cats, ignorance, spiders, and driving in the snow.

Why you went veg: I created an art project involving animal fat and human hair … and after spending hours de-fleshing discarded animal fat, I decided that I would never be able to eat meat again!

Favorite celebrity who supports animal rights? Alicia Silverstone! Clueless is one of my favorite movies!

When you were a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up? A veterinarian.

If you were a pirate, how would you avoid laughing when saying "poop deck"? I would have to laugh; I have an incredibly immature sense of humor!