Marci Elliott is uniquely positioned to write Disposable Lives, spending her life helping people and animals. She is a licensed psychotherapist, assisting clients when it comes to resolving their emotional turmoil. She is also an animal advocate, educating and working on behalf of the voiceless and the vulnerable. A former television journalist, she uses her storytelling experience to educate readers on the crisis of pet overpopulation and irresponsible pet ownership. Her TEDx talk, The Perilous Life and Death of Pets, has millions of views and continues to grow, amplifying the message behind her book and demonstrating her ability to reach and move a wide audience. Marci also hosts the YouTube channel Advocating for Animals, hoping to not only educate but inspire and advocate for compassion.