ABOUT US
What is UNCHAINEDTV?
Stream thousands of shows and films for free on UNCHAINEDTV — powered by compassion
UNCHAINEDTV is a global, nonprofit streaming network powered by compassion. We spotlight the stories mainstream media won’t through documentaries, cooking shows, news, and original series.
Our mission is to is to entertain, enlighten, and ignite change through stories that matter—for animals, people, and the planet.
100% free to watch. No ads. No subscriptions. Always plant-based. Tune in and unchain a more sustainable and compassionate world for all.
This is streaming with a purpose. This is UNCHAINEDTV.
OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Jane Velez-Mitchell
PRESIDENT, FOUNDER & MANAGING EDITOR
Jane Velez-Mitchell is a nationally recognized TV journalist, best-selling author, and founder of UNCHAINEDTV, the free global streaming network powered by compassion. With a career spanning decades in mainstream media, Jane has built a reputation for fearless reporting and a relentless commitment to giving voice to the voiceless.
She is a four-time recipient of the Genesis Award/Commendation from the Humane Society of the United States, honoring her powerful coverage of animal and environmental issues. After years of covering breaking news on national networks, Jane shifted her focus to the stories most mainstream outlets ignore—those impacting animals, people, and the planet.
Through UNCHAINEDTV, she continues her mission, leading a growing movement to reshape media through storytelling that centers on justice, compassion, and truth.
Heather Dahman
VICE-PRESIDENT, MARKETING & DIGITAL STRATEGY
Heather Dahman oversees our website, marketing, and digital strategy. She went vegan in 2009 after watching a three-minute video on animal agriculture that changed her life. That moment showed her just how powerful video can be, which is why she believes so strongly in our mission.
She’s a Certified Master Vegan Lifestyle Coach & Educator and a Food for Life Instructor through PCRM. Heather and her husband own The Veg Academy, The Herbivore Next Door, an online vegan message shirt and gift store, and HD Vegan Marketing & Design. She also teaches plant-based cooking and organizes local vegan events.
She launched Fort Wayne Vegan Restaurant Week and developed it into the city’s first Vegan Restaurant Month, setting a template for similar vegan campaigns in other cities around the nation.
Lindsey Baker
SECRETARY & HOST OF ACTION HOUR
Lindsey Baker is a media professional, entrepreneur, and passionate animal rights advocate. She hosts Action Hour, a news and interview show on UNCHAINEDTV, where she also serves as a board member and creative contributor. Lindsey combines a strong background in storytelling and strategy with degrees from UCLA and an MBA from Argosy University.
Her diverse career includes a decade in New York’s advertising industry and a successful run as a professional performer. She later co-founded a video brokerage company, launched her own graphic design business, and mentored aspiring entrepreneurs. As a cruelty-free beauty creator and plant-based lifestyle influencer, Lindsey uses her platform to inspire others to embrace plant-based living and compassionate choices at every stage of life.
Watch her show ‘What’s Your Secret, Lindsey Baker?‘, only on UNCHAINEDTV.
Christina Ku
BOARD MEMBER
Christina Ku is a bilingual (Mandarin and English) attorney and business professional with experience supporting Chinese and American companies. She began her career in public interest law in Southern California and has appeared on Chinese radio and television discussing healthcare, immigration, employment law, and animal welfare.
Ms. Ku is most passionate about advocating for plant-based food products. Aligned with her ethics on environmentalism and animal welfare, she became vegan for the planet, animals, and health. Her most meaningful contributions are in animal rights and environmental protection work, where she volunteers with nonprofits to raise awareness and organize events.
A UCLA graduate certified in Dispute Resolution, she also enjoys spending time outdoors with her dogs.
Anthony Shale
BOARD MEMBER
Anthony is a longtime vegan advocate who helps create TikTok Live content for UNCHAINEDTV at major events in Los Angeles. Born and raised in Beverly Hills, he was introduced to plant-based living as a teen and went fully vegan in his early 20s after connecting with local activists through the Vegetarian Society of Santa Monica.
Since then, Anthony has been active in the animal rights movement, participating in protests, outreach, and community events with groups like FARM LA, Earthsave LA, PRISM, and VegFest LA. He has worked in vegan restaurants, supported sanctuary work, and helps care for animal residents at local Buddhist temples. He also helps organize the annual vegan Thanksgiving potluck at Rancho Park and serves meals to those in need with Go Dharmic Los Angeles.
Our Team
UNCHAINEDTV is driven by a team of creators, producers, strategists, editors, and changemakers. Each person plays a vital role in bringing powerful, plant-based content to life and making it accessible to viewers worldwide.
We’re united by purpose, powered by compassion, and committed to changing the channel on mainstream media.
MICHELLE D. CELESTINO
Social Media Director, Director of Marketing/Public Relations, Creator & Host of OMG!LA
Michelle Celestino is the president of Constantly Engage Media and founder of MANA Network — a new channel on UnchainedTV which cultivates, celebrates, and promotes humanity and awareness through stories.
Michelle is a vegan reporter, host, producer, and writer with decades of experience working in News and Entertainment. Now highlighting plant-based eating and nutrition to overcome disease and thrive. She advocates for animals, all sentient beings, and the earth.
LAUREN CAGGIANO
Writer
A graduate of the University of Dayton, Lauren Caggiano is a Midwest-based copywriter, journalist, and editor by day. By night, she works as an ACE-certified personal trainer and health coach.
Vegan since 2018, she’s passionate about championing the cause of a kinder lifestyle and communicating it across a variety of platforms. On a personal note, she’s a recent breast cancer survivor. She’s married to Chris and they have a playful tabby named Maximilian. In her free time, Lauren enjoys volunteering, thrift shopping, fitness, and travel.
JORDI CASAMITJANA
Writer
Jordi Casamitjana is a vegan zoologist, campaigner, and author originally from Catalonia but resident in the UK, involved in animal protection for decades and known for having secured ethical veganism as a protected philosophical belief in Great Britain.
DANIEL MORENO ESCALANTE
YouTube Manager, Editor, Tech Specialist
Daniel is an engineer, videographer and editor with a passion for using his formidable technical skills to help animals. After studying Aerospace Engineering at San Diego State University, Daniel launched an engineering career working for various corporations, testing and troubleshooting electronic equipment including batteries and drones and serving as project coordinator for high tech ventures. His love of animals drew him to rescue work and facilitating animal adoptions. As a vegan activist, Daniel is also involved with the Plant Based Treaty, LA Animal Save and Animal Alliance Network. UnchainedTV is thrilled to have Daniel’s expertise in videotaping and editing events in California and beyond and providing technical support across our many platforms, including UnchainedTV’s YouTube and Fast Channels.
VIDA MOAZEZ
Administrative Support
Vida is a consultant who enjoys connecting plant-based businesses with vegan-themed outreach and direct-to-consumer marketing. With a degree in business and a background in finance, she also assists with business development.
ELLEN DENT
Campaign Coordinator
Co-founder of the 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Animal Alliance Network activist group as part of the Save Movement. She helps organize weekly pig vigils outside of a slaughterhouse near Downtown Los Angeles. She hopes to help raise awareness in her community and around the world about the victims of animal agriculture. Watch her interview on UNCHAINEDTV on Action Hour with Lindsey Baker “Activist/Mom Wants to Save the World“
KIM DELGADO
Contributor & Administrative Assistant
Kim went vegan in 2014 and quickly delved into animal rights activism. Her two daughters were raised vegetarian, but as young adults, they chose to go vegan too. Kim helps UnchainedTV mostly behind the scenes, with office administration and helping organize the many UNCHAINEDTV projects and some Instagram as well.
ELYSABETH ALFANO
Host of Plant-Based Business Hour
ERIN RILEY-CARRASCO
Contributor & Host of Saturday Snackdown
BABETTE DAVIS
Co-host of Sunday Bites & Tidbits
Chef Babette transformed her life by going vegan in 1990. She is a world-class healthy chef, fitness expert, motivational speaker, and co-owner of Stuff I Eat – a successful restaurant in Inglewood, California. She participates in health summit events around the country and seems to be able to do it all. She has been a guest chef on New Day New Chef sharing her delicious raw vegan recipes.
JANE ELIZABETH
Host of Plant-Based Power Hour & Co-host of Friday Night Live
Jane Elizabeth is the host of Plant-Based Power Hour, where she interviews top vegan athletes. She is an author, fitness trainer, and empowerment coach. She is the creator of Badass Rebel Runners – an all-vegan fitness mobile app.
DOREET DIJKE
Host
Doreet is the Founder of Elegantly Raw Serenity Foods and author of Celebrating Our Raw Nature Books 1 & 2 and was a featured living foods chef on SMTV – serenityspaces.org. Watch for her show “The UNcooking Show” on UNCHAINEDTV,
PAIGE PARSONS ROACHE
Co-host of Plant-Based In The Burbs
Paige’s daughter went vegan at age 13, and Paige joined her 6 months later. She is committed to bringing environmentally conscious vegan living to the forefront and reports on all the latest animal rights aspects, including The Save Movement’s vigils, various PETA protests, VegFests, AV Cube of Truths, vegan conferences, and more. She is co-host of Plant-Based in the Burbs on UNCHAINEDTV.
SHERRI SHEREE
Co-host of Plant-Based In The Burbs
Sherri is a personal trainer/Pilates instructor who’s been living a plant-based lifestyle since 2016 and loves veganizing her favorite recipes and favorites from childhood. “Being able to cause no harm to living creatures has been so liberating and rewarding.” She is co-host of Plant-Based in the Burbs on UNCHAINEDTV.
SEAN HILL
MELISSA BRESLOW
TONIA L. CARRIER
DANNY MOSS
RAY KOWALCHUK
GWENNA HUNTER
EDITA BIRNKRANT
CESAR ASEBEDO
MARLON RISON
Plantbasedg is a super cool cookbook author, fitness enthusiast, and public speaker who brings attention to our responsibilities in loving animals as we do ourselves.
SHANNON BLAIR
Shannon Blair is the mother of young, vegan, social media activist Vegan Evan! Shannon and her young son travel all over the globe doing outreach. Shannon is the Activism Director for Animal Hero Kids along with being a Certified Vegan Lifestyle Coach & Educator.