Zachary is a passionate animal advocate and a driven leader in the plant-based movement. As the Operations Director at We The Free, he plays a pivotal role in establishing and executing on organizational strategies. He strives to be a team member that anyone in the organization can reach out to for help.
As a vegan for well over a decade, Zachary deeply understands nuances of the vegan philosophy. This firsthand experience fuels his commitment to making veganism accessible and appealing to a wider audience. He is also the founder of Passionoat, a startup focused on creating delicious and convenient powdered oat milk options.
Zachary's leadership and business acumen were evident early on. As Valedictorian of Mount Royal University's Bissett School of Business, he excelled academically while cultivating a strong interest in social impact and sustainability. This passion led him to seek out a career path that aligned with his values, ultimately finding a home at We The Free.
With a unique blend of professional expertise, entrepreneurial spirit, and unwavering dedication to animal advocacy, Zachary is a driving force in the movement towards a more peaceful and just future.
I love working at We The Free because I believe in the mission of facilitating meaningful conversations about veganism while fostering a community of well regulated, emotionally resilient animal advocates.
I feel incredibly fortunate to wake up every day, cooperate with colleagues I have deep respect and appreciation for, while working on a cause that couldn't be more important to me. It has been a genuine pleasure to help build We The Free into the international grassroots animal advocacy organization it is today.
Zachary Champoux
Operations Director
