Speakers
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Robynne Chutkan, M.D.
Dr Chutkan considers both the art and science of medicine equally essential to achieving a healthy and balanced mind and body. Her primarily plant-based diet, Vinyasa yoga practice and long-distance running are the foundation of her own healthy regimen and she strives to highlight the importance of nutrition, exercise and leisure to her patients.
A member of the faculty at Georgetown Hospital since 1997, Dr Chutkan founded the Digestive Center for Women (DCW) in 2004, an integrative gastroenterology practice that includes nutritional therapy, stress reducing techniques such as meditation, biofeedback and counseling, as well as gastrointestinal procedures. |
She has lectured extensively throughout the United States and Europe.Dr Chutkan makes regular appearances on The Doctor Oz show, and has been a featured expert on The Today Show, The Early Show, The Doctors, and local news programs.
She is dedicated to helping people live not just longer, but better lives.
Author of The Microbiome Solution, Gutbliss and The Bloat Cure.
She is dedicated to helping people live not just longer, but better lives.
Author of The Microbiome Solution, Gutbliss and The Bloat Cure.
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Timaree is a Registered Dietitian with a Master’s Degree in Public Health. She is a nutrition professor at Cosumnes River College and a professional speaker working in her community and with corporate wellness clients. She is on the board of nutritionists for Apple's corporate wellness program. Timaree is a monthly columnist for the Lodi News Sentinel and guest contributor for the Stockton Record. She is a certified Health Fitness Specialist through the American College of Sports Medicine and marathon runner. Timaree has a regular segment on California Bountiful TV, which airs on 31 stations throughout California and nationwide on satellite stations. She served on the executive boards of the Northern Area Dietetic Association and Slow Food Lodi and also teaches hands-on nutrition/cooking classes.
Author of The Foodie Bar Way.
Author of The Foodie Bar Way.
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Rae Sikora
Rae Sikora has been a spokesperson for animals, the environment and human rights for over 30 years. Her programs have been changing people's vision of what is possible to create in our lives and in the world. Rae has worked internationally with participants ranging from teachers, students and prisoners to businesses and activists. As co-founder of the Institute for Humane Education, Rae created interactive critical thinking tools that are now being used by people around the globe. She holds degrees in Cultural Anthropology and Environmental Education from the University of Wisconsin.
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Rae draws from years of experience to help individuals and groups discover how implementing changes personally/locally can bring about positive change globally. She is co-founder/co-director of Plant Peace Daily and co-founder of VegFund. Additionally, Rae was recently inducted into the North American Vegetarian Society's Hall of Fame.
Co-Author of Plant Peace Daily with her husband Jim Corcoran.
Co-Author of Plant Peace Daily with her husband Jim Corcoran.
MC of Alaska VegFest
Delisa is the owner of Yes To Life Solution (), and teaches nutrition and cooking classes in Anchorage and the Valley, as well as online, to encourage, inspire, and support healthy food choices in our everyday lives. She likes to say, "We don’t need to wait for anyone to change the laws or policies. We can start making healthier choices with our very next meal".
Delisa has been an RN and a Certified Food for Life Instructor through the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine. She holds a Certificate in Plant-Based Nutrition from Cornell University. |
