Elizabeth Whitlow's role as the Executive Director of the Regenerative Organic Alliance (ROA) is the culmination of over 20 years working for systemic change in agriculture systems. Whitlow began her career as an advocate for shade-grown, fair-trade, and organic coffee growers in Central America. Since then, she has worked across the spectrum of elevated certifications,…
Kari Hamerschlag is Deputy Director of Friends of the Earth’s Food and Agriculture Program. Kari implements market, policy and educational campaigns aimed at reforming animal agriculture, reducing consumption of industrial animal products, and increasing access to organic and sustainable meat and plant-based foods, especially in public schools. She is the author of numerous articles and…
Cara Pike is the Founder and Executive Director of Climate Access, a nonprofit focused on building political and public support for climate solutions through its learning network for nonprofit and government leaders, pilot projects that test new engagement approaches, and communication research and strategy consulting services. Her work includes creation of outreach models that are…
John is a hemp innovator, serial entrepreneur, investor, philanthropist, writer and champion of regenerative agriculture. As the founder of the organic hemp CBD brand RE Botanicals and organic superfoods brand Nutiva, he has sourced and formulated close to $1B in retail sales of organic superfoods in the past 20 years. John is also an executive…
Joy Smith is the co-founder of Joy Organics, the premium broad spectrum CBD brand. Before founding Joy Organics, Joy traveled the world as an itinerant speaker, empowering women in over 4 continents. Joy Organics was born out of Joy’s personal and transformational experience with CBD. After discovering that so few products on the market yielded…
Nancy Hirshberg is the Founder and Chief Catalyst at sustainability consulting firm Hirshberg Strategic. Nancy has worked at the nexus of food, business and the environment for thirty years and has been widely recognized for her groundbreaking work leading yogurt maker Stonyfield Farm’s award winning sustainability and agricultural initiatives. Her clients have included Patagonia, Ben…
Lotus Foods is one of the most innovative, organic and fair trade specialty rice brands in the country. Its products have received many awards from the Specialty Food Association and Natural Products trade groups. Ken has over 20 years of experience importing rice from smallholder farmers in developing countries who had no previous export experience…
Mascha Davis MPH, RDN is a nationally recognized registered dietitian nutritionist, humanitarian and founder of Nomadista Nutrition, a private nutrition practice based in Los Angeles. Her writing and expertise have been featured in numerous publications and media outlets including TIME, CNN, Newsweek, the Washington Post, ABC News, Men’s Health Magazine, Women’s Health, Mind Body Green,…
Dr. Bomi Joseph is the Branch Chief of Silicon Valley Oyama Karate. He also practices a very rare and dynamic form of yoga called "Shatriya Yoga." He is a private pilot and an avid athlete. He enjoys commuting with nature, spending time with his son, meditating, playing the guitar and listening to music. He is…
Stacia Betley believes in using business as a force for positive change and that it is critical to create food not only healthier for people but healthier for the planet. She worked on sustainable strategy in the outdoor gear industry before getting her MBA focused in sustainability and pivoting to the food industry. She is…