Dee Lusk
Dee is a retired public educator. He has worked on a number of projects involving animal care, rescue, rehabilitation and public awareness. Dee is a long-time advocate for resource conservation and sustainable energy policy. He is a performing artist, musician and song-writer in San Antonio, Texas and lends his time and talents to many important causes. Dee is a Founding Member of Terra Advocati.
Jessie Mayes
Jesse has a background in sustainable agriculture with interest in soil conservation, natural methods of pest-control, composting techniques, resource conservation and the health effects of chemical fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides. He is a strong advocate for maintaining bio-diversity for healthy eco-systems and is working on several projects toward that end.
Jessica Ramirez
Jessica currently works with several groups dedicated to feral animal communities in San Antonio, Texas. She has expertise in methods of controlling feline populations, educating citizens on the importance of domestic animal spay/neuter programs and providing for the health and care of wildlife as well as that of unwanted companion animals. Jessica is a Founding Member of Terra Advocati.
Janet Starkey
Janet is a former educator and business accountant. She is a long-time wildlife and environmental advocate and has been intimately involved with animal welfare and rescue for over twenty-five years. Janet continues to stay abreast of the latest research on animal issues and is dedicated to being a full-time caretaker in the rehabilitation of both feral and domestic species.
Larry Starkey
Larry has been an educator for over thirty years. He currently works on social justice and environmental issues and serves as the treasurer for a community organization in San Antonio, Texas. Larry has been involved with several environmental and animal advocacy organizations for many years and regularly participates in projects that promote environmental awareness and animal welfare.
Advisory Team
A.J. Giliberto*
Sandy Givens*
Tanya Keyser*
Ruben Martinez*
Kim Parmer
Oscar Solis
*Founding Member


