In America, body weight has become a pain point shrouded in self-recrimination and shame, not to mention bias from the medical community. For many, this battle not only takes a mental toll but also becomes a physical threat: three-quarters of American adults struggle with weight-related health conditions, including high blood pressure, heart disease and diabetes. We know that diets don’t work, and yet we also know that excess weight starves us of years and quality of life. Where do we go from here?

This evening, Dr. David Kessler will discuss some key points from his new book, Diet, Drugs and Dopamine, which unpacks the mystery of weight in the most comprehensive work to date on this topic, giving readers the power to dramatically improve their health.

About the Speakers

Dr. David Kessler is a prominent figure in public health, medicine and academia. He served as the commissioner of the FDA from 1990 to 1997, making significant contributions to drug approval, food safety and consumer protection. He is also a professor of pediatrics and epidemiology at the University of California, San Francisco. Additionally, he has served as dean of the Yale School of Medicine and the UCSF School of Medicine.

The moderator is Anahad O'Connor. He is a health columnist who writes about food and nutrition for The Washington Post's Well+Being desk. Anahad joined the Post in 2022; before that, he was a staff reporter for The New York Times, where he spent two decades covering health and science.

A Nutrition, Food & Wellness Member-led Forum program. Forums at the Club are organized and run by volunteer programmers who are members of The Commonwealth Club, and they cover a diverse range of topics.

ORGANIZER: Patty James

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Segment. 7

Closing Plenary
Harper Steele and Suzanne Ford

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Segment. 6

“I Feel That Way Too” live podcast taping with activist Michelle Mijung Kim

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Keynote
City Attorney David Chiu

Plenary: LGBTQIA in Politics 
Moderator: Evan Low of Victory Fund
Speakers: Supervisor Rafael Mandelman, Melissa Hernandez (Harvey Milk Democratic Club), Khilynn Fowler

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At the Intersection of Immigrants, Trans, and People with Disabilities
Addressing the mounting attacks on immigrants, trans people, and people with disabilities. The intersections of these communities—and the compounding impacts of policy and budget decisions—are at the heart of what we hope to address. 
Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund (DREDF), MIJENTE, SF Pride, Advocates for Trans Equality (A4TE) 
Moderator: Maceo Persson, Vice President of the Board of SF Pride 
Speakers: Devon Ojeda (Advocates for Trans Equality, A4TE), Claudia Center (Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund), Aldita Amaru Gallardo (Action for Transformation Fund), Dr. Alexis Petra (Transclinique)

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Breakout session 2:
Our Family Coalition & LGBTQIA+ Families
Mimi Demissew and Robin Lowey

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LGBTQIA & Tech Luncheon + Program
Donna Sachet, Emcee

Addressing AI and Tech for the LGBTQIA+ Movement
Moderator: Celso Dulay
Speakers: Sister Roma, Susan Gonzalez, Amp Somers

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Global Pride Organizers 
Rise in Right wing extremists and anti-LGBT rights advocates 
Moderator: Michelle Meow, Producer and Host, "The Michelle Meow Show"
Speakers: Carmen Prins (South Africa), Julia Maciocha (Budapest), Koko Tiamsai (Thailand), Melissa Gonzalez (Guadalajara), Jessica Yamamoto (Cambodia)

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SF Community Health Center Panel
Moderator: Human Rights Commission Board President Leah Pimentel 
Speakers: Lance Toma, Jahnell Butler

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Breakout:
LGBTQIA Elder SSID & MEDICAID
Moderator: Sandra Riva, Openhouse + On Lok Community Day Services
Speakers: Paul Aguilar, Vince Cristostomo, Ms. Billie Cooper, Dr. Jessica Eng (On Lok PACE)

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