I am the author of one of the very first vegan parenting books, Compassionate Souls — Raising the Next Generation to Change the World (C 2000.) My becoming vegan in 1991 was in direct response to touring pharmaceutical plants, animal health facilities, and industrial farms as part of my duties working as a microbiologist for a global pharmaceutical company. I write, and speak nationally on veganism, provide cooking demonstrations and nutrition education and also speak on variety of health-related topics — including why vegans should be informed on and care about gluten. A good introduction to my work is my presentation at the Conscious Eating Conference, “Under Pressure — Social Justice Progress Amidst Societal Group Coercion” which can be watched at: http://joannfarb.weebly.com/video.html You can read my articles, see all my videos or reach me via my contact form at www.JoAnnFarb.com Read more...

Attorney Mark Huberman is the President of the National Health Association and Editor of Health Science magazine. He has adhered to a whole food, plant-based vegan diet since birth in 1951 and credits his excellent health to the pioneering vision of his parents, Max and Ruth Huberman, who had the foresight to recognize the profound benefits of this lifestyle long before most others. Read more...

Dr. Montgomery is a professional healthcare keynote speaker, board certified cardiologist, and lifestyle expert with more than two decades of experience helping individuals overcome severe chronic illnesses. In his talks, he provide critical insights of the underlying causes of the vast majority of chronic illnesses. These insights empower individuals to make the necessary steps towards optimizing their health. Practical approaches are shared to allow for actionable steps to be taken by the audience. Lastly, Dr. Montgomery provides inspiring words of wisdom that serve as motivational stimuli to his audience to take action with the information provided. Dr. Montgomery’s keynote presentation style is informative, entertaining, and engaging as he shares content on complex medical conditions that’s easily comprehended. He creates interactive sessions with audiences of nearly any size with thought-provoking comments, rhetorical questions, and a warm sense of humor. Read more...

Dr. Faraz Harsini is a dedicated vegan educator and biomedical scientist. As the founder and CEO of Allied Scholars for Animal Protection (ASAP), he is leading the effort to build a comprehensive and sustainable infrastructure for animal advocacy in universities. With a BSc in chemical engineering, a focus on environmental research, biofuel production, and nanobiotechnology, and a PhD in Cell Physiology and Molecular Biophysics, Dr. Harsini brings a wealth of scientific knowledge to his advocacy efforts. Despite a postdoctoral offer from MIT, he chose to work in biopharmaceutical companies, where he led drug development and discovery for various diseases. His dedication to animal advocacy has earned him numerous awards and recognition, including an NIH award and a Student Leadership award for his vegan advocacy at his university. In addition to collaborating with leading animal protection organizations such as PETA, PCRM, and HSUS, Dr. Harsini shares his experiences as an immigrant, first-generation college student, and member of the LGBT community to educate audiences about the interconnected nature of oppression, including the exploitation of animals. He also speaks abou Read more...

Rizwan H. Bukhari, M.D., F.A.C.S., is a highly skilled vascular surgeon who is board-certified and specializes in treating a range of vascular issues. These include aneurysms, carotid artery stenosis, lower extremity arterial blockages, gangrene, dialysis access grafts, and varicose veins. He founded North Texas Vascular Center, offering diagnostic services and minimally invasive outpatient procedures to prevent amputation and limb salvage. With a focus on preventative care, Dr. Bukhari recognizes the impact of lifestyle choices on his patients’ health and has witnessed firsthand the devastating effects of poor diet and exercise habits. As an advocate of lifestyle medicine, Dr. Bukhari promotes using food as medicine to prevent, halt, and sometimes even reverse disease. Dr. Riz became board-certified in Lifestyle Medicine in 2019. Today he educates podcast listeners on the risk factors associated with chronic diseases. He makes lifestyle recommendations using the six pillars of lifestyle medicine. Doctor In The House episodes: https://www.healthylifestylesolutions.org/category/doctor-in-the-house/ Read more...

Speaker, writer, organizer, executive director of Vegan Long Island, longtime justice advocate. Read more...