Expert Network
Our Experts
124+ leading researchers, physicians, policymakers, and advocates who have participated in MAHA Institute round tables.
124 experts found
Aaron Vandiver
Writer, Attorney & Policy Researcher
Writer, attorney, and policy researcher spanning environmental conservation, public health, and civic reform.
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Adam Daugherty
NRCS Professional, Soil Ecosystem Specialist
23-year NRCS professional specializing in soil ecosystem transitions.
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Adelaide Meadow
Female Physiology Educator & Homebirth Attendant
Biomechanist, women's health advocate, and lay homebirth midwife. Focuses on the role physical structure plays in health and birth outcomes.
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Adnan Alkhalili
Citizen-scientist & Founder, Touch Grass Together
Citizen-scientist and founder of Touch Grass Together, a youth-led collective focused on reconnecting people to healthy food, lifestyle, and community.
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Aimee Villella McBride
Leader, Global Wellness Forum
Leader with the Global Wellness Forum advancing initiatives focused on integrative health, preventive wellness, and global well-being.
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AJ Richards
Regenerative Rancher & Founder, From The Farm
Regenerative rancher and founder of From The Farm, reconnecting consumers to local food systems and community-based agriculture.
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Andrew Downing
Litigation Partner, Brueckner, Spitler & Shelts
Senior Policy Advisor to Secretary RFK Jr. Vaccine injury litigation attorney.
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Anthony Letai, M.D., Ph.D
National Cancer Institute Director
Director of the National Cancer Institute. Pioneer in functional precision medicine.
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Bernadette Pajer
Tennessee Director, Stand for Health Freedom
Tennessee Director of Stand for Health Freedom.
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Bill Weiland
Natural Foods Pioneer & Entrepreneur
Entrepreneur, investor, and natural foods pioneer known for shaping influential brands in health and wellness.
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Brian Hooker
Children's Health Defense, Chief Scientific Officer, Ph.D
Chief Scientific Officer at Children's Health Defense. Ph.D in biochemical engineering.
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Brian Hooker, PhD
Chief Scientific Officer, Children's Health Defense
Chief Scientific Officer at Children's Health Defense. Professor Emeritus of Biology.
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Calley Means
Health Policy Advocate
Former Special Government Employee at U.S. HHS.
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Charles Eisenstein
Author & Speaker
Writer, speaker, and cultural philosopher.
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Chris Masterjohn
Nutritional Sciences Researcher
Scientific Director at Mitome. Advocates for mitochondrial health testing. Ph.D.
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Claire Dooley
Documentary Filmmaker and Health Freedom Advocate
Documentary filmmaker. Co-produced Infertility: A Diabolical Agenda with RFK Jr. Directed Peace and War documenting the trucker protest against vaccine mandates.
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Clare Morell
Fellow, Ethics and Public Policy Center; Author, The Tech Exit
Fellow focusing on protecting children from harms of pornography, social media, and smartphones. Author of The Tech Exit.
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Dan Fabricant, Ph.D.
CEO, Natural Products Association
Leading expert in nutritional science and dietary supplements. CEO of the Natural Products Association and former Director of the FDA's Division of Dietary Supplement Programs.
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Debra Sheldon
Vice President, MAHA Institute
Vice President of the MAHA Institute.
Deirdre Goldfarb
General Counsel, MAHA Action
General Counsel at MAHA Action. Lifelong advocate for protecting our planet and improving America's health.
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Del Bigtree
CEO, Informed Consent Action Network
CEO of the Informed Consent Action Network (ICAN) and host of The Highwire.
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Derek Blumke
Executive Director, Grunt Style Foundation
Executive Director of the Grunt Style Foundation leading initiatives supporting veterans and military families.
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Don Lueders
Information Architect & Data Systems Strategist
Information architect and data systems strategist designing frameworks that help organizations manage complex information.
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Donovan Coughlin
Founder, Farm 58
Founder of Farm 58, a faith-driven agricultural ministry in Tennessee.
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Dr. Andrea Salcedo
OBGYN Specializing in Women's Reproductive & Metabolic Health, DO, MPH
Board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist at Loma Linda University. Promotes lifestyle-based, integrative approaches through YouTube channel 'Conscious Gynecologist.'
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Dr. Andrew P. Koutnik, PhD
Metabolic Health Researcher
Metabolic health researcher focusing on nutrition, physiology, and the therapeutic potential of metabolic interventions.
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Dr. Dominic D'Agostino
Metabolic Research Pioneer (Moderator)
Metabolic research pioneer focusing on ketogenic therapies, cellular energetics, and the role of metabolism in neurological disease and resilience.
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Dr. Don Huber
Professor Emeritus, Purdue University
Professor Emeritus at Purdue University. Over 60 years of soil research.
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Dr. John Fagan
CEO, Health Research Institute
CEO of Health Research Institute. Molecular biology professor.
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Dr. John Gaitanis
Pediatric Neurologist
Pediatric neurologist. Director of Pediatric Epilepsy at Brown and Tufts.
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Dr. Josef Witt-Doering
Psychiatrist & Former FDA Medical Officer
Psychiatrist and former FDA medical officer focusing on drug safety, regulatory oversight, and ethical clinical practice.
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Dr. Marguerite Duane
Family Physician; Co-founder & Executive Director, FACTS about Fertility
Board-certified family physician dedicated to educating about fertility awareness-based methods. Adjunct Associate Professor at Georgetown University.
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Dr. Mariela Glandt, MD
Endocrinologist
Endocrinologist specializing in metabolic health, diabetes reversal, and root-cause approaches to chronic disease.
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Dr. Matt Bernstein, MD
Integrative Medicine Physician
Integrative medicine physician focused on metabolic health, preventative care, and patient-centered healing.
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Dr. Matthew Bernstein
Psychiatrist, Integrative Mental Health
Psychiatrist specializing in integrative mental health, metabolic wellness, and root-cause approaches to psychiatric care.
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Dr. Meryl Nass
Internal Medicine Physician, Founder of Door to Freedom
Internal medicine physician. Founder of Door to Freedom.
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Dr. Meryl Nass, MD
Internal Medicine Physician & Biodefense Expert
Internal medicine physician and biodefense expert known for work on vaccine safety, biological warfare, and public health policy.
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Dr. Patrick Yeung
Founder & Surgeon, RESTORE Center for Endometriosis
Fellowship-trained expert in Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery. 15 years in academic medicine at Duke and Saint Louis University. Founded RESTORE Center.
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Dr. Richard Frye, MD, PhD
Child Neurologist & Researcher
Harvard-trained child neurologist. Over 300 publications on metabolic abnormalities in autism.
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Dr. Stuart Fischbein
OB/GYN & Birth Educator
Board-certified OB/GYN. Nearly 40 years clinical experience.
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Dr. Sylvia Fogel
Columbia-trained Psychiatrist
Columbia-trained psychiatrist. Teaches at Harvard/McLean/Mass General.
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Dr. Tracey Parnell
Physician & Global Director, International Institute for RRM
Restorative reproductive medicine physician and researcher. Global Director of Communications and Development for the International Institute for Restorative Reproductive Medicine.
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Elizabeth Horn
Founder & Executive Director, 2m Foundation
Founder and Executive Director of the 2m Foundation.
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Elizabeth Mumper
Rimland for Integrative Medicine, M.D., CEO
CEO of the Rimland Center for Integrative Medicine. M.D.
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Emma Waters
Heritage Foundation Policy Analyst
Policy Analyst at The Heritage Foundation.
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Eric Nelson
Regenerative Farmer
American farmer committed to regenerative agriculture, soil health, and transparent food production.
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Gabrielle Traub
Classical Homeopath, Educator & Author
Classical homeopath, educator, and author.
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Ginny Noce
Registered Nurse; Certified FEMM Instructor; Functional Nutrition Practitioner, MS, RN
Registered nurse specializing in hormone health and fertility. Founded The Women's Health RN. Master's in Human Nutrition & Functional Medicine.
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Grace Emily Stark
Natural Womanhood Editor-in-Chief
Editor-in-Chief of Natural Womanhood. Fertility awareness advocate.
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Greg Gunthorp
Fourth-generation Indiana Farmer
Fourth-generation Indiana farmer committed to pasture-based livestock, regenerative land management, and transparent food production.
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Gretchen LeFever Watson
Clinical Psychologist & Health Policy Analyst
Clinical psychologist, researcher, and health policy analyst known for work on behavioral health, medication risk, and public system reform.
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Hilary Boynton
Real Food Advocate & Author
Founder of School of Lunch.
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Honey Ricciella
Executive Director, MAPS
Mother of twins with autism and complex medical needs turned national leader for special needs advocacy, building programs nationwide emphasizing lived experience and community connections.
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Howard Vlieger
Third-generation Farmer, GMO & Soil Health Educator
Third-generation farmer and GMO/soil health educator.
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Hunter Korsmo
Co-founder, Touch Grass Together
Co-founder of Touch Grass Together.
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James Lyons-Weiler
Research Scientist & Author
Founder of the journal Science, Public Health Policy & the Law. President of IPAK.
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Jason Locasale
Cancer Metabolism Researcher
Pioneer in metabolomics. Over 200 scientific publications.
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Jay Bhattacharya, M.D., Ph.D
NIH Director
18th Director of the National Institutes of Health. Stanford health economist.
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Jay Richards, Ph.D.
Senior Research Fellow, The Heritage Foundation
Senior research fellow at The Heritage Foundation and national voice on economics, technology, culture, and public policy.
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Jeffery Taubenberger, M.D., Ph.D
Acting NIAID Director
Acting NIAID Director. Expert in respiratory viruses.
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Jeffrey Tucker
Founder & President, Brownstone Institute
Founder and president of the Brownstone Institute dedicated to restoring classical liberal principles, civil liberties, and scientific integrity.
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Jeremy Zogby
Political Strategist & Public Opinion Researcher
Political strategist and public opinion researcher known for work in polling, messaging, and campaign insight.
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Joel "Gator" Warsh
Integrative Pediatrician, M.D.
Integrative pediatrician in Los Angeles. M.D.
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John Gilmore
Executive Director, Autism Action Network
Executive Director of the Autism Action Network since 2007.
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John Klar
Vermont Farmer, Attorney & Author (Moderator)
Vermont farmer, attorney, and author. Contributor to the MAHA Report.
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John Leake
Author; McCullough Foundation VP
Author and VP of the McCullough Foundation.
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John Powers, M.D.
Principal Senior Advisor to NIAID Director
Principal Senior Advisor to the NIAID Director. Clinical trials expert.
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Jose Arrieta
Former CIO & CDO, U.S. HHS
Former Chief Information Officer and Chief Data Officer at HHS. Led major initiatives in emerging technology and data modernization.
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Kallie Fell
Executive Director, Center for Bioethics and Culture
Executive Director of Center for Bioethics and Culture. Hosts YouTube channel with interviews and documentaries on assisted reproduction.
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Katie Vidmar
Body Literacy & Fertility Awareness Educator; Director, Natural Womanhood
Created Elevate, a root-cause training program addressing menstrual-health disparities in underserved communities. Director of Programs for Natural Womanhood.
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Keith Barksdale
Vaccine-injured Advocate & Former Wall Street Professional
Vaccine-injured advocate and former Wall Street professional dedicated to raising awareness about medical harm and patient rights.
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Kevin Bardosh, PhD
Global Health Scholar & Researcher
Global health scholar whose work examines public health policy, infectious disease, and social dimensions of health interventions.
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Kevin McKernan
Medical Genomics, Ph.D
Genomics researcher at Medical Genomics. Ph.D.
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Kim Mack Rosenberg
General Counsel, Children's Health Defense
General Counsel at Children's Health Defense. 20 years in vaccine choice advocacy.
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Larry Palevsky
Holistic Pediatrician, M.D.
Board-certified holistic pediatrician. M.D.
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Laura Delano
Author, Unshrunk; Founder, Inner Compass Initiative
Founder of Inner Compass and leading voice in the movement away from the medicalized mental health system. Author of memoir Unshrunk.
Leah Wilson
Co-founder & Executive Director, Stand For Health Freedom
Co-founder and executive director of Stand For Health Freedom empowering citizens to engage in the legislative process and protect health rights.
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Leigh Merinoff
Farmer, Artist & MAHA Action Leader
Farmer, artist, educator, and MAHA Action leader advancing grassroots advocacy for health freedom and informed consent.
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Leila H. Watson
Plaintiff Trial Attorney
41-year plaintiff trial lawyer licensed in Alabama and Tennessee.
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Leslie Manookian
Founder & President, Health Freedom Defense Fund
Founder and president of the Health Freedom Defense Fund, a nonprofit dedicated to protecting bodily autonomy and informed consent.
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Louis Civello
President, Suffolk County PBA
President of the Suffolk County PBA and respected labor leader advocating on behalf of law enforcement and public safety.
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Louis Conte
Author, The MAHA Report
Author of The MAHA Report. Father of triplets including two with autism.
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Marcus Thornton
Former Federal Employee, Feds for Freedom
Former federal employee and founding voice in Feds for Freedom, advocating for civil liberties and medical autonomy.
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Maria Gutschi
Clinical Pharmacist & Researcher
Clinical pharmacist and pharmaceutical researcher.
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Mark Gorton
President, MAHA Institute
President of the MAHA Institute.
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Mark Skidmore
Economics Professor
Economics professor at Michigan State University. Researcher on vaccine adverse events.
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Mary Coyle
Bioregulatory Therapeutics Specialist
Bioregulatory therapeutics specialist. Homeopath specializing in autism.
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Mary Holland
CEO, Children's Health Defense
CEO of Children's Health Defense.
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Maryanne Demasi
Investigative Medical Reporter
Award-winning Australian investigative journalist. Three National Press Club awards.
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Matthew Memoli, M.D.
NIH Principal Deputy Director
NIH Principal Deputy Director and influenza research scientist.
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Natalie Dodson
Policy Analyst, Ethics and Public Policy Center
Policy Analyst at the Ethics and Public Policy Center focusing on public health, family policy, and cultural ethics.
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Nicolas Hulscher
McCullough Foundation, M.P.H., Epidemiologist
Epidemiologist at the McCullough Foundation. M.P.H.
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Nicole Kleinstreuer, Ph.D
NIH Deputy Director for Program Coordination
NIH Deputy Director for Program Coordination. Expert in new approach methodologies.
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Nina Teicholz
Science Journalist & Bestselling Author
Science journalist and bestselling author known for groundbreaking work on nutrition policy, food systems, and evidence-based dietary reform.
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Pam Schoenfeld
Restorative Reproductive & Prenatal Nutrition Specialist
Emphasizes adequate essential nutrition as key to fertility and optimal pregnancy outcomes. Advocates nourishing traditional foods.
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Patriek Karayil
Director of Government Relations, MAHA Institute
Director of Government Relations at the MAHA Institute and former White House Innovation Fellow.
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Paul Thacker
Investigative Journalist
Investigative journalist. British Journalism Award winner. Covers science integrity.
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Ray Archuleta
Certified Professional Soil Scientist, Soil Health Academy
Certified Professional Soil Scientist. Founded the Soil Health Academy.
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Rep. Monty Fritts
Tennessee House District 32
Tennessee House District 32. Agriculture & Natural Resources Committee.
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Rick Clark
Fifth-generation Indiana Farmer
Fifth-generation Indiana farmer and leading advocate for regenerative, zero-till agriculture.
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Robert Bowcock
Water Quality Expert & Environmental Investigator
Water quality expert and environmental investigator known for decades of work exposing contamination and protecting communities.
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Ryan Engelhart
Regenerative Farmer & Co-founder, Kiss the Ground
Regenerative farmer and co-founder of Kiss the Ground, a nonprofit advancing soil health and climate-smart agriculture.
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Sally Fallon Morell
President and Founder, Weston A. Price Foundation
Founding president of the Weston A. Price Foundation. Author of bestselling cookbook Nourishing Traditions.
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Sam Sievers
Co-founder, Touch Grass Together
Co-founder of Touch Grass Together, a youth-led collective focused on reconnecting people to healthy food and community.
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Sara Brenner
FDA Principal Deputy Commissioner
Principal Deputy Commissioner at the FDA.
Sarah E. Hill
Hormone Health Researcher & Author
Hormone health researcher. Author of This is Your Brain on Birth Control.
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Sen. Janice Bowling
Tennessee District 16
Tennessee District 16. Commerce, Labor & Agriculture Subcommittee chair.
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Steve Bullock
Founder, Perfect RX
Founder of Perfect RX and advocate for restoring integrity and transparency in public health and pharmaceutical policy.
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Steve Jarvis
Regenerative Farmer
American farmer committed to regenerative agriculture, soil stewardship, and transparent food production.
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Sujata Gibson
Civil Rights Attorney
Civil rights attorney known for work in constitutional law, medical freedom, and government accountability.
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Teddy Macker
Writer, Poet & Educator
Writer, poet, and educator exploring nature, spirituality, and the human experience.
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Teresa Kenney
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner; Author; Co-Host, The Hormone Genius Podcast
Women's Health Nurse Practitioner and certified Naprotechnology Medical Consultant. Author of The Happy Girl's Guide to Being Whole.
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Toby Rogers
Brownstone Institute, M.P.H., Ph.D
Political economist at the Brownstone Institute. M.P.H., Ph.D.
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Tracy Slepcevic
Integrative Health Practitioner & Author
Air Force veteran. Founder of Autism Health nonprofit.
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Victoria Peck Gray
Functional Medicine Dietitian & Founder, Wonderfully Made Nutrition
Functional medicine dietitian working with women on pregnancy, weight loss, metabolic health optimization, gut healing, and autoimmunity management.
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Wafik El-Deiry
Brown University Warren Alpert Medical School, M.D., Ph.D
Physician-scientist at Brown University Warren Alpert Medical School. M.D., Ph.D.
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Wayne Miller
Former Pharmacologist
Former pharmacologist with extensive experience in drug development, safety assessment, and pharmaceutical industry operations.
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William Riley Fernandez
Policy Advisor & Strategic Analyst
Policy advisor and strategic analyst specializing in public health, governance, and evidence-based reform.
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Zen Honeycutt
Founder, Moms Across America
Founder of Moms Across America.
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