Jeff Arnstein graduated from the University of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. After graduation, he moved to San Diego where he joined the "Big Four" accounting firm, Deloitte & Touche, and earned his CPA designation. Mr. Arnstein lived in Los Angeles for six years before moving to his current home of New York. Mr. Arnstein’s 25+ years of professional experience include working in public accounting, real estate investment, management, finance and private equity investment for high net-worth families. Mr. Arnstein’s passions include his life partner of 14 years, Michael Field; progressive politics; and freedom of speech, thought and expression.

Tracey Lovitz, CFP® is a Certified Financial Planner™ with Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. and has been with the company since 1988. As a Financial Advisor, Ms. Lovitz assists individuals in achieving their short and long term financial goals. Ms. Lovitz is a member of the Financial Planning Association.

Carole Noon, Ph.D. has been working with captive chimpanzees under a wide variety of captive settings since 1984. Dr. Noon’s primary area of expertise is re-socialization, which involves the introduction of chimpanzees who were previous strangers to each other and the formation of large family groups. Dr. Noon is the Founder, President and Sanctuary Director of Save the Chimps.

Jason North is a graduate of Palm Beach Atlantic University, located in West Palm Beach, Florida, where he received a degree in Business Administration. Mr. North went on to found JSN Consulting in Palm Beach, Florida. JSN Consulting provided strategic planning and business development advice to hospitals and the medical industry. Mr. North’s credentials also include being a contributing editor to the publication, Health Matters, as well as other healthcare related publications. Currently, Jason North is the Director of Operations for Concentra Medical Centers for Florida. Concentra is one of the largest providers of health care services in the nation serving patients, employers and the health care industry.

Chip Owen resides in San Diego, California and is an investor in commercial real estate. Mr. Owen is an active supporter of animal conservation and environmental projects both in the United States and Africa. Mr. Owen has a degree in finance and serves on the board of several non-profit organizations.

Jon Stryker is a registered architect in Michigan and the Founder and President of the Arcus Foundation. The Arcus Foundation seeks to contribute to a pluralistic society that celebrates diversity and dignity, invests in youth and justice and promotes tolerance and compassion.

Geza Teleki, Ph.D. is a primatologist whose career spans nearly 4 decades and started with field study of wild chimpanzees at Gombe National Park, Tanzania, under the guidance of Jane Goodall. Dr. Teleki founded and headed the Committee for Conservation and Care of Chimpanzees with Jane Goodall and other field scientists. This organization spearheaded the addition of chimpanzees to the U.S. Endangered Species List and revision of captive care legislation governing laboratories in America and the European Community. Dr. Teleki’s other posts include serving as Director of National Parks for the government of Sierra Leone and Director of Africa Programs for the Jane Goodall Institute.

April Truitt, CRL is a security specialist, safe technician and the co-founder of the Primate Rescue Center. The Center is a non-profit sanctuary and advocacy organization based in the Bluegrass region of Central Kentucky. Ms. Truitt also serves on the board of Animal Charities of America and provides free security consulting services to primate sanctuaries nationwide. Ms. Truitt looks forward to the day when primate sanctuaries are no longer needed. This will only happen when primates are no longer kept as pets and exploited for human entertainment and financial gain.