April May was raised in the American South and eventually made her way to Oakland, CA, where she is a biotechnology student and budding DIY bio enthusiast. April is the creator of the SkepticalVegan blog and a co-founder of Vegan GMO, an organization that aims to promote more rational conversations on biotechnology in the vegan community and beyond. A vegan and animal rights advocate for nearly two decades, she enjoys exploring the intersections between science, animal rights, food security, and social justice.