Plant Based World Conference & Expo is being created with the support of a world-class council of advisors. Click on each photo to learn more about our council members' inspiring stories and the experience they bring to the Plant Based World team!

Eric Adams
Borough PresidentBrooklyn

Josh Balk
VP Farm Animal ProtectionThe Humane Society

Gene Baur
Co-founder & PresidentFarm Sanctuary

Ann Beaty
ECommerce Business DirectorKroger

David Benzaquen
FounderMission: Plant LLC

Eric Brent
Founder and DirectorHappyCow

Caroline Bushnell
Director of Corporate EngagementThe Good Food Institute

Nelson Campbell
FounderPlantPure Nation

Robert Cheeke
Founder and PresidentVegan Bodybuilding and Fitness

Ben Davis
Council Chair, Content & Communications DirectorPlant Based World Conference & Expo

Matthew de Gruyter
Co-Founder & CEONext Level Burger

Tom Dunnam
Co-founderThe Plantrician Project

Lisa Feria
CEOStray Dog Capital

J. Morris Hicks
Author and CEO4Leaf

Martin Kruger
Chief Operating OfficerFollow Your Heart

Mark Langley
Investment ManagerNew Crop Capital

Andy Levitt
Founder and CEOPurple Carrot

David Meyer
Co-FounderFood System Innovations

Jodi Monelle
Founder and CEOLIVEKINDLY

Paige Ohliger
Owner and CEOPlantricious

Alison Rabschnuk
Director of Business Development Plant ProteinKerry Foods

Jody Rasch
Former Managing TrusteeVegInvest

Stephanie Redcross
Founder & Managing DirectorVegan Mainstream

Chad Sarno
Co-Founder & VP of CulinaryGood Catch Foods

Michele Simon
Executive DirectorPlant Based Foods Association

Matt Thomas
Co-OwnerRhizome Marketing

Martin Tull
Director of Partnerships & DevelopmentAmerican College of Lifestyle Medicine

Krissi Vandenberg
Executive DirectorVegan Action

Brian Wendel
Founder and PresidentForks Over Knives

Nil Zacharias
FounderEat For The Planet