Alicia Boemi serves as MFA's Director of Membership Development. As a graduate of Drake University, with a Bachelor of Journalism in Public Relations, Alicia found her passion for animal rights as she was actively volunteering at local animal shelters while in college. Also at Drake, she served as a communications and fundraising administrator for a number of non-profit organizations. Her volunteer internships with community-based organizations gave her a deeper knowledge in the field of public relations and fundraising.

After moving back to her hometown of Chicago, she quickly realized the pressing need to help farmed animals and began volunteering for a number of animal-related organizations and shelters, including MFA. Alicia was soon hired by MFA and has planned numerous successful events and coordinated fundraising initiatives.

Alicia has been integral in managing the large-scale events the organization holds each year, such as the Vegetarian Valentine's Party and the Celebrating Compassion Gala. Alicia also oversees MFA's donor relations program, consisting of organizing fundraising drives, welcoming new members, and communicating closely with and working to build lasting relationships with MFA's members.