Jane Velez-Mitchell

Journalist, author, and founder of UNCHAINEDTV

Jane Velez-Mitchell is a prominent journalist, author, and animal rights activist who is the founder and content editor of UnchainedTV, a free global streaming television network and social media news outlet focused on plant-based lifestyle and animal rights.1 2

Career Highlights

Television Career:: Velez-Mitchell had a successful career in broadcast journalism, including:

Hosting her own show on CNN Headline News for six years (2008-2014)1 2
Reporting for the nationally syndicated show Celebrity Justice2
Working as a news anchor/reporter at KCAL-TV in Los Angeles and WCBS-TV in New York4

Author:: She is a New York Times bestselling author, having written four books.1 4

UnchainedTV:: In 2014, Velez-Mitchell founded JaneUnchained, which later rebranded as UnchainedTV in 2022.1 The network produces and streams original content on plant-based lifestyles, animal rights, and environmental issues.2

Achievements and Recognition

Velez-Mitchell has received numerous awards for her work in animal rights and journalism, including:

Four Genesis Awards from the Humane Society2 4
VegNews Media Maven of the Year in 20102 4
Mercy for Animals Compassionate Leadership Award in 20132 4
Animal Legal Defense Fund award for fighting animal abuse in 20142 4
PETA's Nanci Alexander Award in 20152 4

Personal Life

Born to a Puerto Rican mother and an Irish American father1
Graduated from New York University with a BA in Broadcast Journalism in 19771
Openly lesbian, coming out in 20073
Recovered alcoholic and advocate for sobriety3
Vegan and passionate about animal rights and environmental issues3

Jane Velez-Mitchell continues to be a prominent voice in animal rights activism and plant-based lifestyle advocacy through her work with UnchainedTV and various media appearances.2 4