Ondine Sherman
Ondine Sherman is an Australian author, animal protection advocate, and social entrepreneur. She co-founded Voiceless, the animal protection institute, in 2004 with her father, Brian Sherman AM (1943-2022) and continues as Managing Director. A lifelong advocate for animals, Sherman is dedicated to fostering respect and compassion for all living beings through her work in education, writing, and advocacy.
Sherman is currently a PhD candidate at the University of Sydney, specializing in sociology and Critical Animal Studies. Her academic pursuits focus on how animal experiences can reshape people’s worldviews and moral frameworks. She has also contributed to academia as a visiting lecturer at the Arava Institute for Environmental Studies and serves as the Editor of Animail, the magazine of the Australasian Animal Studies Association (AASA). Additionally, she has delivered talks on animal advocacy and critical animal studies at various conferences and educational forums.
As an author, Ondine Sherman has published several works that reflect her passion for animal protection. These include Vegan Living: A Simple Guide to a Cruelty-Free, Healthy Plant-Based Life (2020), her young adult fiction series Animal Allies (Sky, Snow, and Star), and her memoir The Miracle of Love (2013), which recounts her journey raising twin boys with severe disabilities. Her writing often explores themes of compassion, ethical dilemmas, and environmental stewardship.
Beyond her literary contributions, Sherman is actively involved in philanthropy and advocacy. She is currently a Board Director of Thrive Philanthropy and served as a director of the conservation NGO This is My Earth and the MCT8 Foundation. Through Voiceless, she has spearheaded initiatives in animal law and education to promote systemic change against institutionalized animal cruelty.
Ondine Sherman holds a BA in Communications from the University of Technology Sydney and an MA in Environmental Studies from Macquarie University. Currently residing near Tel Aviv with her family, she continues to champion animal rights while balancing her roles as a mother, academic, and advocate.