La Maida Project is a nonprofit organization addressing the growing mental health crisis by empowering organizations to adopt an ecological approach to healing that improves the mental health of their teams and those they serve.

As CDPO, I helped to ensure ECP’s continued success. By creating a sustainable and diverse funding portfolio and by forming strategic partnerships, I paved the way for growth and increased impact. I also assisted with the growth and development of the ECP team in daily operations.In addition to serving ECP in my CDPO role, I also served as a member of our ARDI (Anti-racism, Diversity and Inclusion) Committee with the mission of cultivating an anti-racist and inclusive work environment:… Show more As CDPO, I helped to ensure ECP’s continued success. By creating a sustainable and diverse funding portfolio and by forming strategic partnerships, I paved the way for growth and increased impact. I also assisted with the growth and development of the ECP team in daily operations.In addition to serving ECP in my CDPO role, I also served as a member of our ARDI (Anti-racism, Diversity and Inclusion) Committee with the mission of cultivating an anti-racist and inclusive work environment: thinking critically about our own standards, policies, and practices, making choices that rely on and celebrate a diversity of perspectives, and maintaining an active role in creating a just and equitable work culture for all staff.As part of my role, I also had the opportunity to share our programs, research and food system knowledge with the world through speaking engagements and the written word. I have had the honor of speaking at the 2022 Food Innovation and Investment Show in San Fransisco, the 2022 Plant Based World Expo in New York, the 2023 and 2024 Future of Protein Production Summit, the 2023 Massachusetts Council On Aging Fall Conference and the 2024 Green Schools Conference. I also had the honor of presenting our Living Lab research findings by discussing Food Literacy as a Path Towards Sustainability at the 2023 Fifteenth International Conference on Climate Change: Impacts & Responses in Vancouver. In addition, I have published a series of articles with Plant Based World Pulse discussing the many impacts of our food system on human and planetary health and how food service professionals can assist their customers in making healthful and sustainable food choices. I have contributed to an article discussing how to best attract and maintain top talent in the alternative protein sector for the publication Protein Production Technology International. Finally, I have also been published in International Teacher Magazine, TEACH Magazine and Educator Magazine UK. Show less

The Educated Choices Program is a non-profit organization that provides free science-based education about the impact of food choices, empowering current and future consumers and leaders to help create a healthier, more sustainable food system for all. Our vision is a world in which all community members are equipped with the knowledge of how their individual food choices impact health and environmental issues worldwide, leading to improved personal and planetary health.As the… Show more The Educated Choices Program is a non-profit organization that provides free science-based education about the impact of food choices, empowering current and future consumers and leaders to help create a healthier, more sustainable food system for all. Our vision is a world in which all community members are equipped with the knowledge of how their individual food choices impact health and environmental issues worldwide, leading to improved personal and planetary health.As the Development Director, I worked to bring like-minded people together with philanthropic opportunities that supported the expansion of ECP's program initiatives and the continued education of a better informed next generation of young people. With an eye on responsible growth, I assisted in the expansion of our work towards a more sustainable future for us all! Show less

Balanced is a nonprofit organization committed to fighting for expanded availability of foods in line with the best nutritional evidence available. An improved standard for healthy and affordable options in public spaces will help families and individuals make better choices and lead healthier lives.As Director of Development, my mission was to bring awareness to the cause and create relationships with like-minded individuals and companies who are passionate about improving the health… Show more Balanced is a nonprofit organization committed to fighting for expanded availability of foods in line with the best nutritional evidence available. An improved standard for healthy and affordable options in public spaces will help families and individuals make better choices and lead healthier lives.As Director of Development, my mission was to bring awareness to the cause and create relationships with like-minded individuals and companies who are passionate about improving the health of humanity and our planet. Show less

As a wellness professional, I am dedicated to spreading the word of health and happiness to the world! I have combined over 20 years of experience in the industries of personal training, yoga instruction, nutritional counseling and life coaching with countless hours of education on health and spiritual well-being to create the Beachy Buddha Life™ program. Being able to share my knowledge and contribute to the wellness of mankind and mother earth makes my heart sing! I am truly living my… Show more As a wellness professional, I am dedicated to spreading the word of health and happiness to the world! I have combined over 20 years of experience in the industries of personal training, yoga instruction, nutritional counseling and life coaching with countless hours of education on health and spiritual well-being to create the Beachy Buddha Life™ program. Being able to share my knowledge and contribute to the wellness of mankind and mother earth makes my heart sing! I am truly living my dharma by offering steps that are easy to understand and implement and that put all those I work with on a path to a better future. The Beachy Buddha Life™ is one lived with an abundance of gratitude, health and happiness. It is a life lived with purpose and on purpose. Through public speaking, the written word, and life coaching; I am spreading the word of how to achieve the peace and harmony this lifestyle has to offer. Show less