February 1st "Planetary Health on the Menu" - Sustainable Nutrition Careers

Join the Planetary Health Collective for this one-of-a-kind panel series, in which we sit down with change-makers who have succeeded in merging their passions for human and environmental health into an unconventional career in food and nutrition. In each session, we will highlight 2-3 leaders with a unique background, story, and contribution to the fight for a climate-resilient future. We will learn how each of our panelists use food and nutrition as their vehicle for impact. This event is open for all who recognize the power of food for transformational change in both human and environmental health, regardless of experience in the field. You will have the opportunity to participate in a live Q/A, where you can network and get real-time feedback on how YOU can join this work, all while leveraging your unique passions and skills in food and climate. This Event is hosted by: Mary Purdy, MS, RDN Ayten Salahi, MS, RDN MEET THE PANELISTS: Sonalie Figueiras: 2021 Women of Power, 2019 GEN T Honoree, V Label Global Hero, 2 x TEDx Speaker: Serial social entrepreneur & trends forecaster Sonalie Figueiras is a sustainability expert, food futurist and eco-powerhouse Marissa Bell, MPH, RD: As the Dietitian & Marketing Coordinator at Lake Travis ISD, Marissa spearheads implementation of the Good Food Purchasing Program, working to align district food purchases with 5 core values: local economies, environmental sustainability, valued workforce, animal welfare, and nutrition.) Mary Purdy, MS, RDN is an award-winning integrative eco-dietitian and nutrition educator who is adjunct faculty at The Culinary Institute of America teaching Sustainable Diets and Public Health. She was in clinical practice for 13+ years using a personalized medicine and functional nutrition approach before transitioning into sustainable food systems and their intersection with climate change and human health.)