Matt Ball

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Matt Ball' is an American animal rights advocate, author, and speaker. He is known for his work in promoting veganism and effective altruism within the animal rights movement. Ball co-founded the organization Vegan Outreach and has been influential in the development of strategies to reduce animal suffering.

Early Life and Education[edit | edit source]

Matt Ball was born in the United States. He pursued a degree in engineering and later obtained a Master of Science in engineering and public policy from Carnegie Mellon University.

Career[edit | edit source]

Vegan Outreach[edit | edit source]

In 1993, Matt Ball co-founded Vegan Outreach with Jack Norris. The organization focuses on distributing literature that promotes veganism and educates the public about the ethical, environmental, and health benefits of a vegan lifestyle. Under Ball's leadership, Vegan Outreach became one of the most prominent organizations in the animal rights movement.

Writing and Speaking[edit | edit source]

Matt Ball is the author of several books and numerous articles on animal rights, veganism, and effective altruism. His notable works include "The Animal Activist's Handbook," co-authored with Bruce Friedrich, which provides practical advice for animal advocates. Ball is also a frequent speaker at conferences and events related to animal rights and veganism.

Effective Altruism[edit | edit source]

Ball is a proponent of effective altruism, a philosophy and social movement that uses evidence and reason to determine the most effective ways to benefit others. He has applied these principles to his work in animal advocacy, emphasizing the importance of strategic thinking and measurable outcomes in reducing animal suffering.

Personal Life[edit | edit source]

Matt Ball resides in Tucson, Arizona with his family. He continues to be active in the animal rights community and works on various projects aimed at promoting veganism and reducing animal suffering.

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