Ms. Neitzel guides top food industry decision-makers to plan and implement responsible sourcing improvements and CSR messaging.  She has advised organizations such as P.F. Chang’s, Starbucks, Harris Teeter, Ruby Tuesday, and more in sourcing higher welfare meat, dairy, eggs, and … Read More

Ms. Triplett has 26 years experience at a $24B restaurant company managing global multi-cultural organizational change. She specializes in identification and management of stakeholders, organizational design, leadership development, training, talent management, workforce strategies, and planning and executing key communications. With … Read More

Dr. Temple Grandin is an expert on animal behavior and Professor of Animal Science at Colorado State University. Dr. Grandin has designed humane handling systems for half the cattle-processing facilities in the US, as well as in Canada, Europe, Mexico, … Read More

Mr. Monteleone has many years of experience in sales and business development of agricultural products, representing dozens of organic and biodynamic producers in the U.S. and abroad. Peter recently completed a business plan for a distribution company focusing exclusively on … Read More

R. Carter McRee is on a mission to help his fellow humans become healthier. In 1991 he received a PhD in Biomedical Sciences before spending nine years doing scientific research. In 2000 he began a career as a medical liaison … Read More

Ms. Hudson lives on a fifth generation family farm, is co-founder of ICCAW (Illinois Citizens for Clean Air and Water), President of the DEA (Dairy Education Alliance) and is an environmental consultant to the Socially Responsible Agricultural Project. Karen was … Read More

Mr. Slama is the founder and president of FamilyFarmed.org, which encourages the production, marketing and distribution of locally grown and responsibly produced food and goods. FamilyFarmed.org expands the market for local farmers and food producers, by advancing the Community Supported … Read More

Richard Wood is Executive Director of Food Animal Concerns Trust (FACT) in Chicago. Mr. Wood provides leadership and direction to FACT’s programs. Prior to joining FACT, Mr. Wood was a consultant to advocacy organizations including the Citizens Organizing Project, which … Read More