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Bo Derek

Canada Trustee

Actress Bo Derek is a long time advocate for animal welfare. In 2006 she was appointed US special envoy of the Secretary of State for Wildlife Trafficing Issues. She was also appointed Commissioner of the California Horse Racing Board by the Governor of California. She is a spokesperson for the Animal Welfare Institute's national campaign to end horse slaughter through passage of the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act. Bo also Chairs the Department of Veterans Affairs National Rehabilitation Special Events, whose games are designed to help veterans overcome their disabilities through sports and competition. She is founder and president of her pet care business, Bless the Beasts.  Bo has served as a Board Member of WildAid since 2006 and joined the WildAid Canada Board of Directors in 2010. 

Canada Trustee