Michelle Cehn is an entrepreneur and advocate who empowers individuals to embrace plant-based living through her platform World of Vegan, her cookbook, and her podcast. After significantly contributing to fundraising efforts at PETA, Michelle Cehn went on to establish herself as a leading entrepreneur and advocate for plant-based living. From 2009 to 2011, she served as a Community Fundraising Program Manager at PETA, developing strategic marketing plans and organizing successful fundraising events. She advanced to Social Media & Community Fundraising Manager at the PETA Foundation from 2011 to 2014, where she spearheaded online fundraising strategies, including influencer collaborations and Google Grant AdWords accounts for international affiliates.
Cehn further demonstrated her impact by growing the email list from 1,000 to 10,000 subscribers in just two months, while drafting over 200 articles, filming more than 75 videos, and producing hundreds of high-resolution visuals. Expanding her reach, Cehn has co-hosted The Plant-Powered People Podcast since 2018, sharing valuable insights and experiences on plant-based living. In 2020, she co-authored ‘The Friendly Vegan Cookbook,’ a widely recognized resource providing practical and delicious plant-based recipes. She continues to produce engaging, bite-sized vegan videos for World of Vegans YouTube channel, leveraging her expertise in visual content creation.
Through Michelle Cehn Photography & Videography, she specializes in food and lifestyle content, regularly collaborating with and supporting prominent non-profit organizations such as Farm Sanctuary, Mercy for Animals, and Vegan Outreach. In 2023, Michelle Cehn was appointed an advisory council member for LEAP (Leaders for Ethics, Animals, and the Planet), an educational program dedicated to fostering animal ethics and environmental sustainability among high school students. She remains at the forefront of the plant-based movement, continuing to drive the growth of World of Vegan and inspire millions through her multifaceted entrepreneurial endeavors, advocacy, and media contributions.