From football to food justice, David Carter aka the 300 Pound Vegan. Born ​in ​Los Angeles, CA, David began his commitment to strength and success on the football field playing college football at his alma mater UCLA, and ultimately the National Football League. David played for major teams including the Arizona Cardinals, Chicago Bears, and Dallas Cowboys. During his professional football career David discovered the other side of pro sports; injuries, prescription medication, and excessive eating to maintain 300 plus pounds on his 6’ 6” frame. One fateful evening, watching the documentary ​Forks Over Knives changed his personal and professional life. David abandoned meat and dairy, and embraced a vegan lifestyle.For the past three years and counting David has used his NFL connections to spread the word about his mission to build awareness and educate the masses living in “food deserts” globally. ​“​Food deserts” are defined as areas deprived of fresh fruit, vegetables, and other healthful whole foods ​due to a lack of grocery stores, farmers’ markets, and healthy food​​ ​​providers. David spoke of “Oppression in the food system” at many universities around the world including Harvard, Penn State, NYU, UCLA and more. David is also a film producer and participant in leading NETFLIX documentaries Game Changers (including James Cameron, Bill Clinton, etc.) and What The Health. Plant Based Athlete, Former NFL Food Justice Activist, Wilhelmina ModelDavid has a multi-tiered career in food justice activism, film production, modeling ( Wilhelmina Modeling Agency), public speaking, and music festival production. David has received press placements from; ​CNBC, ​Sports Illustrated, NFL Network, ​The New York Times, Huffington Post,​​ Los Angeles Times ​and other media outlets.Now David has moved his skills to Entrepreneurial, and Business Development working with Light Grove LLC.