Dr. Mary Bowden

Dr. Mary Bowden is a board-certified otolaryngologist and founder of BreatheMD in Houston, Texas. Known for her commitment to patient-centered care, she focuses on innovative approaches to ear, nose, and throat health, including allergy treatments and breathing optimization. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she became a vocal advocate for medical freedom and early treatment options, challenging mainstream narratives and emphasizing the importance of preserving physician autonomy.

Dr. Andy Wakefield

Dr. Andrew Wakefield is a controversial figure in the medical field, known for his research and advocacy surrounding vaccine safety. A former gastroenterologist, he gained prominence for exploring the potential links between vaccines and autism. He remains a passionate advocate for informed consent and greater transparency in vaccine development and safety practices.

Dr. Jack Kruse

Dr. Jack Kruse is a neurosurgeon and biohacker with a passion for optimizing health through lifestyle and environmental changes. Drawing from cutting-edge science and ancestral wisdom, he advocates for strategies that leverage sunlight, circadian rhythms, and dietary shifts to improve health at the cellular level. As a thought leader in the biohacking community, Dr. Kruse challenges conventional medical paradigms, offering insights into how modern living disrupts biological harmony.

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John Jordan is a seasoned Maine lobsterman who has spent decades navigating the rugged waters of the North Atlantic. His unwavering dedication to preserving the integrity of Maine's lobstering industry has made him a respected voice in discussions surrounding sustainable fisheries, regulatory challenges, and the cultural importance of lobstering to Maine’s identity. With over 35,000 hours on the water, John brings an unparalleled depth of experience and insight into the challenges facing traditional fishing communities. Devyn Campbell is a lifelong fisherman from Boothbay Harbor, Maine, deeply connected to the sea and the traditions of his coastal town. Known for his commitment to sustainable fishing practices and local advocacy, Devyn balances his time on the water with civic engagement, representing the voices of fishermen and coastal residents. As one of the youngest in his profession, Devyn carries a unique perspective on the generational challenges facing Maine's fishing industry, including shrinking fleets, regulatory pressures, and shifting local economies.

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Will Harris is a fourth-generation cattleman and the owner of White Oak Pastures, a family farm in Bluffton, Georgia, established in 1866. After graduating with a degree in animal science from the University of Georgia, Harris initially practiced conventional industrial farming. Over time, he grew disillusioned with its environmental and ethical impacts, prompting a shift to regenerative agriculture. Under his stewardship, White Oak Pastures became a pioneer in sustainable farming, focusing on restoring soil health, promoting biodiversity, and treating livestock humanely. Harris has become a champion for small farmers and regenerative practices, showcasing how agriculture can heal the land while strengthening local communities.

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Scott Presler is an American conservative activist recognized for his extensive grassroots organizing and voter registration efforts. Raised in Florida and Fairfax County, Virginia, he is the son of a U.S. Navy captain. Presler earned a degree in criminal justice from George Mason University. In 2016, Presler served as a regional field director for the Republican Party of Virginia, actively supporting Donald Trump's presidential campaign. Presler gained prominence in 2019 after leading urban cleanup initiatives in cities like Baltimore and Los Angeles, mobilizing volunteers to remove significant amounts of trash. In 2023, Presler launched Early Vote Action (EVA) with a focused mission to register Republican voters and ensure they vote early, by mail, absentee, or on Election Day. EVA played a key role in securing Pennsylvania for Donald Trump in 2024, thanks in part to Presler’s outreach efforts, including engaging communities like the Amish to support Trump.

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Since 2015 Creon Levit has worked at Planet Labs, where he is the Chief Technologist, Director or R&D, and a Planet Fellow. Prior to that, he worked at NASA Ames Research Center in Silicon Valley, where he was one of the founders of the NAS (NASA Advanced Supercomputing) division, co-PI on the Virtual Wind Tunnel project, co-founder of the NASA Molecular Nanotechnology Group (the first federally funded research lab devoted to molecular nanotechnology), co-PI on the hyperwall project, investigator on the Columbia accident investigation board, member of the NASA engineering and safety center, investigator on the millimeter-wave thermal rocket project, the Stardust re-entry observation campaign, PI on the LighForce project, special assistant to the center director, and chief scientist for the programs and projects directorate.

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Barry Arata served as a firefighter and Fire Engineer with the San Jose Fire Department in California. Throughout his career, he has been dedicated to public safety, responding to emergencies and advocating for strong community preparedness. In 2021, he became a prominent voice opposing vaccine mandates for city employees, emphasizing individual rights and the operational integrity of emergency services. Barry also joined legal efforts to challenge public health policies that he believed could impact the safety and efficiency of first responders.

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Ron Johnson was elected to the U.S. Senate in 2010 after successfully running a manufacturing business in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, for thirty years. From 2015 to 2021, he served as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and remains a member of the committee. In September 2024, Senator Johnson led a roundtable discussion titled American Health and Nutrition: A Second Opinion, where he and an assembled panel provided a foundational and historical understanding of the changes that have occurred over the last century in agriculture, food processing, and healthcare industries, which impact the current state of national health. He currently serves as the Ranking Member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations and is also a member of the Budget and Finance committees. Senator Johnson was re-elected to his third term in the U.S. Senate in 2022 and resides in Oshkosh with his wife, Jane. They have three children and four grandchildren.

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Mad Agriculture is a credit fund (think bank) that lends to farmers converting farmland to regenerative practices, at a profitable spread. Their mission is to help farmers and ranchers thrive ecologically and economically. They work on-the-ground with producers to create Regenerative Farm Plans, and don’t shy away from dreaming big about the ecological, social and economic potential of regenerative farming. They are healing landscapes that have been mismanaged and need love, care, and stewardship.

Philip Taylor, Ph.D., is the Executive Director of Mad Agriculture. He co-founded the organization in 2016 with his life partner, Nicole Brinks, to reimagine and restore our relationship to the land, sea, and each other through good agriculture. Philip’s work has been published in numerous journals, including Nature, Nature Climate Change, and Ecology, and he has diverse international experience in both private and public sectors, having led research and business efforts throughout North America, Africa, Latin America and Southeast Asia.

Brandon Welch is on a mission to create a regenerative revolution in agriculture. In late 2017, he helped launch Mad! to help farmers transition their land to regenerative organic agriculture by providing agronomic and business planning support, building new crop markets, and providing access to aligned capital. Brandon led the launch of Perennial Fund I and Mad Capital, which is now working with farmers on over 79,000 acres in 15 states in the US, on track to transition 10,000 acres of land to certified organic. He manages the Mad Capital team and works actively across the company, spanning sales, credit, operations, asset management, fundraising, and strategic planning.

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Nestled in the heart of California’s San Joaquin Valley, Burroughs Family Farms is dedicated to sustainable practices that nurture the land, respect the environment, and provide high-quality, organic products. Our family has been farming for over five generations, combining innovative techniques with a deep respect for tradition.

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Dr. Shawn Baker is the leading authority on an animal-based diet and author of The Carnivore Diet, promoting a zero-carb, high-protein approach to nutrition. With over 30 years of experience practicing as an orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Baker shifted his focus to nutrition after observing the transformative health benefits of a carnivore diet, emphasizing the consumption of meat, eggs, and dairy, on his own health and his patients. He is the Chief Medical Officer and Director of Revero Inc., which focuses on reversing autoimmune and chronic diseases through medical nutritional therapy, addressing root causes through low-carb diet sources from animal fats, and some fruits and vegetables. Through his work and prominent social media presence, Dr. Baker has inspired many to explore the carnivore diet as a way to optimize health, improve energy, and treat chronic conditions naturally. 

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